Hiser, Christopulos Win Event Titles

West Point, N.Y.- The Huskers returned for the second day of competition at the West Point Open where the top ten scoring individuals from the day one qualified to compete in the individual and all-around finals. NU finalized day two of the meet with two event titles, including Chris Hiser on rings with 13.75 and Taylor Christopulos on vault with 14.85, and a total of eight podium finishes.

NU started off the night on floor with senior Moritz Mueller scoring a 12.85.

Transitioning to vault, the Huskers showed strength with two podium finishes. Claiming second place in the finals, Liam Doherty-Herwitz registered a score of 14.70, tying his career-high on vault. Taylor Christopulos capitalized on the energy, notching a 14.95, good for the first-place event title.

Cooper Giles represented Nebraska on pommel horse for the rotation scoring a 13.25.

Carrying the energy to parallel bars, sophomore James Friedman claimed 3rd place with a score of 13.25. Travis Wong followed with a career-best score of 13.65, earning 2nd place for Nebraska.

On still rings, Chris Hiser led with a 13.75, snatching the event title in first. James Friedman put up a score of 13.30, good for second place. Moritz Mueller closed the event with 12.45.

The Huskers impressed with two additional podium finishes on high bar including Taylor Christopulos in sixth with a score of 12.30 and Donte McKinney snagging second place after putting up a 13.25 on high bar.

The Big Red concluded the second day of competition at the West Point Open with a total of eight podium finishes and two event titles highlighting the meet.

Up Next

The Huskers travel to Air Force for the Rocky Mountain Open this upcoming Saturday, Jan. 21 to compete against Air Force, Arizona State, Michigan, Oklahoma, and Stanford. The competition will commence at 7:00 p.m. CT in Colorado Springs, Colo. Fans can follow @NebraskaMensGym on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter for live updates during the meet.