Oklahoma Gymnastics Dominates with Weekly Conference Awards Sweep and Impressive Victory
Oklahoma gymnastics sweeps conference awards after a dominant performance, with redshirt sophomore Fuzzy Benas named MPSF Gymnast of the Week, sophomore Ignacio Yockers as Specialist of the Week, and Colin Flores as Freshman of the Week. The team scored 420.350, the best nationally this season by nearly seven points, leading to a victory in the Rocky Mountain Open over Nebraska and Air Force.
Why It MattersOklahoma's outstanding performance and the recognition through weekly conference awards signify their strength and competitive edge in collegiate gymnastics, solidifying their position as a formidable force in the sport.
By the Numbers- OU's team score of 420.350 is the best nationally this season by nearly seven points
- Fuzzy Benas posted an 85.200 all-around score, the highest nationally this season
- Ignacio Yockers scored 14.950 on pommel horse, the second-highest horse score recorded nationally this season
- Oklahoma gymnastics has now won four MPSF weekly awards this season
- The team is set to face No. 5 Illinois in their upcoming meet
Oklahoma travels to Champaign, IL, to face No. 5 Illinois in their next meet, scheduled for 4 p.m. on Sunday and televised on Big Ten Network.
Bottom LineOklahoma's dominant performance and recognition in weekly awards solidify their position as a top contender in collegiate gymnastics, setting the stage for an exciting upcoming meet against No. 5 Illinois.
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