LINCOLN, Nebraska – Today Arizona Gymnastics traveled to Lincoln, Nebraska where they competed as the fourth seed in the North Central NCAA Regional Competition. The Cats earned a score of 195.500 and took home 5^th place. The GymCats will not continue on to compete in the NCAA Championships in St. Louis as a team on April 15^th.
 
Arizona began the meet on the uneven bars. Senior Selynna Felix-Terrazas earned the top score for the Cats with a 9.775. Christina Berg, Gabrielle Laub, Victoria Ortiz, and Danielle Spencer all earned scores of 9.750, and Krysten Howard scored a 9.725.
 
During the second rotation the GymCats took to the balance beam, earning a team score of 49.000. Haylie Hendrickson was calm and collected during her routine, earning a 9.850. Madison Cindric also turned on the charm during her routine to earn a 9.850, this being the third week in a row Cindric has earned a 9.850 or higher on beam. Krysten Howard contributed a 9.800 for the Cats and Victoria Ortiz and Kennady Schneider earned 9.750's.
 
Following beam, Arizona moved on to compete on floor. Krysten Howard and Lauryn Mattson contributed a pair of 9.800's, this being Howard's fifth week in a row to score a 9.800 or higher. Juniors Kennady Schneider and Madison Cindric earned a pair of 9.775's, and Christina Berg earned a new season and career high with a 9.750.
 
On the final rotation the GymCats headed to the vault. Madison Cindric had a beautiful vault that scored a 9.825. Freshman Heather Swanson earned a 9.775, this being her tenth vault this season being a 9.750 or higher. Lauryn Mattson and Maddi Leydin earned a pair of 9.750's. Leyin returned to the vault lineup after being gone for eight weeks due to a calf injury, the last time she competed was against Iowa State at home on February 21^st.
 
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