Huskers Host Masters Classic – University of Nebraska

The Nebraska women’s gymnastics team (5-6, 4-4 Big Ten) are set to host the Masters Classic which will include Lindenwood and George Washington. The meet is set to start at 6:30 p.m. CT at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb. 

 

The Huskers last hosted the Masters Classic in 2019 when they hosted No. 9 Kentucky and Illinois State. NU finished in first with a 197.625 followed by Kentucky (197.200) and Illinois State (191.625). 

Last Time Out

NU is coming off of a close loss to the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines. The Big Red battled with the top-rated team, claiming the vault high score, an event that UM is ranked first in. 

Scouting the Competition

George Washington (11-10) retuns to Lincoln for the first time since 1995 when the Huskers won 192.500-186.225. NU currently  leads the series, 3-0. GW is led by Kendall Whitman, who earned a 9.925 on floor in their meet against NC State and Temple. 

 

Lindenwood (7-5) returns to Lincoln for the first time since 2015 when the Huskers won 195.300-190.550. NU leads the series 2-0.  The Lions are led by former Nebraska student-athlete Catelyn Orel who competed for the Huskers from 2015-19. Michelle Reed leads the Lions on vault, posting a 9.825 against Iowa State while Gayla Griswold and Hadley Roberts each notched a 9.825 on beam for Lindenwood. 

Follow the Huskers

Fans can follow the Huskers on Facebook at NebraskaWGym, Twitter at HuskersWGym or Instagram at HuskersWGymnastics for live updates during the meet. The meet will also be streamed live on the BTN+ (subscription required).