Tired of your same ol’, same ol’ Friday night plans? For a new TGIF outing, venture to the Hearnes Center to cheer on the MU gymnastics team! Friday, Feb. 25, Mizzou took the win over Southern Utah in the Gold Rush meet. It was all smiles, flips and splits as Mizzou Junior Mary Burke, ranked No. 10 nationally, competed as Gymnast of the Week, along with Sophomore Lauren Swankoski, ranked No. 12. The team is ranked No. 23 in the nation (as of Monday, Feb. 21), and admittance to all meets are free with an MU student ID. M-I-Z!
Lauren Swankoski scored a 9.800 on the beam.
Katelyn Trevino smiles at the judges before beginning on bars.
Katelyn placed 3rd on bars with a 9.750.
Mary Burke placed 1st in beam with a 9.850.
The only senior on the team, Alex Gold poses during her floor routine.
On Friday, March 4, Alex will be honored during Senior Night.