Friday, March 14
Tucson, AZ / McKale Center
6:00 PM
University of Arizona
vs
Utah State
Photo by: Rebecca Sasnett / Arizona Athletics
GymCats Close Out Home Slate With 196.400
03/14/2025 | Gymnastics
TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona Gymnastics closed out their regular season undefeated at home on Friday, March 14. The Wildcats scored a 196.400 against Utah State's 195.875. This is the first time the GymCats have gone undefeated at home since 2004.
Arizona honored four seniors on senior night – Alysen Fears, Elizabeth LaRusso, Emily Mueller, and fifth year senior Elena Deets.
Vault
The GymCats kicked off the meet on vault where they secured a 49.025. LaRusso was the lead off for the Cats and scored a 9.725. Sophie Derr followed with a 9.750. Abigayle Martin put up a 9.800. Arizona had three gymnasts score 9.825s – Mueller, Fears, and Emma Strom.
Uneven Bars
In the second rotation, the GymCats put up a 48.975 on bars. Derr added a 9.800 and Deets scored a 9.825. Martin led the Cats on bars with a 9.850 to put the Arizona in the lead against the Aggies.
Balance Beam
Arizona scored a 48.975 on beam. Fears started off the GymCats on beam with a strong 9.850. Deets had the highest score for the Cats in the third rotation with a 9.875. Martin anchored the rotation with a 9.825.
Floor Exercise
The Cats closed out their final meet of the season in McKale Center on floor with a season high of 49.425. LaRusso tied her career high of 9.90. Fears followed with a 9.850. Aubrey Krohnfeldt added a 9.800. Martin secured a career high of 9.900. Strom scored a 9.875. Mueller put up another 9.900 to finish out the meet.
Event Winners
Abigayle Martin – AA - 39.375, UB - 9.850 (tie), FX - 9.900 (tie)
Alysen Fears – VT - 9.825 (tie)
Emily Mueller – VT - 9.825 (tie), FX - 9.900 (tie)
Emma Strom – VT - 9.825 (tie)
Elena Deets – BB - 9.875 (tie)
Elizabeth LaRusso – FX - 9.900 (tie)
Career Highs
Elizabeth LaRusso – FX – 9.900 (tie)
Abigayle Martin – FX – 9.900
Season Highs
Elizabeth LaRusso – FX – 9.900
Abigayle Martin – FX – 9.900
Emily Mueller – VT – 9.825, FX – 9.900 (tie)
Up Next
The GymCats will travel to West Valley City, Utah to compete in the Big 12 Championships on Saturday, March 22.
Arizona honored four seniors on senior night – Alysen Fears, Elizabeth LaRusso, Emily Mueller, and fifth year senior Elena Deets.
Vault
The GymCats kicked off the meet on vault where they secured a 49.025. LaRusso was the lead off for the Cats and scored a 9.725. Sophie Derr followed with a 9.750. Abigayle Martin put up a 9.800. Arizona had three gymnasts score 9.825s – Mueller, Fears, and Emma Strom.
Uneven Bars
In the second rotation, the GymCats put up a 48.975 on bars. Derr added a 9.800 and Deets scored a 9.825. Martin led the Cats on bars with a 9.850 to put the Arizona in the lead against the Aggies.
Balance Beam
Arizona scored a 48.975 on beam. Fears started off the GymCats on beam with a strong 9.850. Deets had the highest score for the Cats in the third rotation with a 9.875. Martin anchored the rotation with a 9.825.
Floor Exercise
The Cats closed out their final meet of the season in McKale Center on floor with a season high of 49.425. LaRusso tied her career high of 9.90. Fears followed with a 9.850. Aubrey Krohnfeldt added a 9.800. Martin secured a career high of 9.900. Strom scored a 9.875. Mueller put up another 9.900 to finish out the meet.
Event Winners
Abigayle Martin – AA - 39.375, UB - 9.850 (tie), FX - 9.900 (tie)
Alysen Fears – VT - 9.825 (tie)
Emily Mueller – VT - 9.825 (tie), FX - 9.900 (tie)
Emma Strom – VT - 9.825 (tie)
Elena Deets – BB - 9.875 (tie)
Elizabeth LaRusso – FX - 9.900 (tie)
Career Highs
Elizabeth LaRusso – FX – 9.900 (tie)
Abigayle Martin – FX – 9.900
Season Highs
Elizabeth LaRusso – FX – 9.900
Abigayle Martin – FX – 9.900
Emily Mueller – VT – 9.825, FX – 9.900 (tie)
Up Next
The GymCats will travel to West Valley City, Utah to compete in the Big 12 Championships on Saturday, March 22.
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