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The Brown gymnastics team secured a significant victory at the Pizzitola Sports Center with a score of 194.575, their second-highest of the season. They demonstrated exceptional skill, especially on the beam, where they recorded a score of 48.950, tying for the second-best in program history. Senior Julia Bedell won the individual vault title, and the team swept the top six positions in multiple events, showcasing their depth and talent. Looking ahead, they prepare for a final home meet against Bridgeport, celebrating Senior Day and Alumnae Day.

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The Brown gymnastics team secured a remarkable victory on Sunday afternoon at the Pizzitola Sports Center, achieving a team score of 194.575, marking the second-highest overall score of the season. With this win, Brown topped both Rhode Island College and Southern Connecticut State during the competition.

In an impressive display of talent, Brown’s beam squad recorded 48.950, which ties for the second-best score in the program’s history. The Bears not only triumphed in the meet but also swept the top six spots in the beam event, showcasing the depth and skill of their team.

Senior gymnast Julia Bedell led the team by clinching the individual vault title with a score of 9.775. In addition, sophomore Liza Marcus and freshman Avery Walters exhibited remarkable performances on the bars, both tying for first place with scores of 9.825.

Event Breakdown

Brown began the competition with strong performances on the vault, achieving a score of 47.975, which tied for their second-highest mark of the season. Among the noteworthy performances on vault, Sophia Dewar and Umi El Mammann both scored 9.675, placing them in a tie for second, whilst El Mammann achieved a season-high score of 9.600, earning her a tie for fifth.

In the second rotation, the team significantly improved its standing by scoring a season-high 48.750 on the bars. This exceptional performance enabled the Bears to sweep the top six positions in this event as well. Career-high scores came from Marcus and Walters with 9.825, while senior Maya Davis placed third with 9.775, followed by Daisy Fallon in fourth with 9.700 and Emily Ford in fifth with 9.625. Dewar completed the sweep, finishing sixth with a score of 9.550.

After two rotations, Brown’s accumulated score stood at 96.725.

Beam Event Highlights

During the beam competition, the Bears achieved a score of 48.950, tying it with the second-best score ever recorded for the program. This event witnessed co-champions in Lindsey Yang and Jessica Lin, both earning 9.850. Lindsay Van Eyk followed closely in third place with 9.825, and Ford placed fourth with 9.750. Walters finished eighth with a score of 9.675.

Final Event on Floor

In the final rotation on the floor, senior Maya Davis delivered an outstanding performance, winning first place with a score of 9.875. Freshman Avery Walters followed closely behind, scoring 9.825 for second place. Sophomore Lindsey Yang tied for third place with a score of 9.800. Additionally, Liza Marcus earned 9.725, tying for sixth place on the floor.

In total, the team registered a score of 48.900 in the floor event, further solidifying their lead in the meet.

Looking Ahead

With this impressive victory, Brown gymnastics prepares for their final home meet of the season against Bridgeport, scheduled for March 9 at 2 p.m. The meet will coincide with Senior Day and Alumnae Day, celebrating the contributions of the team’s seniors while honoring alumni.

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• Brown Bears: Gymnastics Returns Home for Tri-Meet on Sunday
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• Brown Bears: Davis Rounds Out Incredible Career at NCAA Regionals
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