WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – Arizona Gymnastics placed fifth at the Big 12 Championships with a 194.725 on Saturday afternoon in West Valley City, Utah. Utah placed first with a 197.675, Denver was second with a 196.575, and BYU finished third with a 196.175. Arizona State placed fourth with a 195.225 and West Virginia was sixth with a 194.250.
 
Floor Exercise 
The GymCats opened the meet with a 49.325. Sophie Derr led the Cats with a career best 9.925 while Riley Carman and Tirzah Wise also set career high scores of 9.875. Elizabeth LaRusso followed with a 9.850. Abigayle Martin wrapped up the rotation with a 9.80.
 
Vault
Arizona posted a 48.750 on vault in the second rotation. Derr and Jessa Janicke scored a pair of 9.775s while Ainsley Greever posted a 9.75. Martin and Wise added two of 9.725s.   
 
Uneven Bars
The GymCats scored a 47.400 on bars in rotation three. Sophie Derr posted a 9.80 while Sadie Smith had a 9.725 for the Cats.
 
Balance Beam 
Arizona earned a 49.250 on beam in the final rotation. Martin and Wise closed out the rotation with a pair of 9.90s. Derr added a 9.85 for the GymCats and Janicke followed with a 9.825. Gianna Lenczner had a 9.775 to round out the rotation.
 
Season Highs                                                                                                                                                                                                    
Riley Carman: FX – 9.875
Sophie Derr: BB – 9.85, FX – 9.925
Elizabeth LaRusso: FX – 9.85 (tied)
Tirzah Wise: BB – 9.90, FX – 9.875
 
Career Highs
Riley Carman: FX – 9.875
Sophie Derr: BB – 9.85, FX – 9.925
Tirzah Wise: BB – 9.90 (tied), FX – 9.875

Up Next 
The GymCats await their selection for NCAA Regionals which will be announced on Monday, March 23 at 9 a.m. MST. The selection show will be televised on ESPNU.