2016 MEET NOTES MEET ONE - ARIZONA STATE TRIANGULAR. NEBRASKA. Women s Gymnastics

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1 2016 MEET NOTES MEET ONE - ARIZONA STATE TRIANGULAR. NEBRASKA Women s Gymnastics Desire Stephens Women s Gymnastics Contact dstephens@huskers.com Office Phone: (402) Cell Phone: (402) James Hajek Women s Gymnastics Contact jhajek@huskers.com Office Phone: (402) Cell Phone: (402) huskerswgymnastics NebraskaWGym NebraskaWGym huskers.com 2016 SCHEDULE ARIZONA STATE Internet: ASU Live Stream Jan. 8 / Tempe, Ariz. / 8 p.m. CT vs. BOWLING GREEN Jan. 8 / Tempe, Ariz. / 8 p.m. PENN STATE Jan. 16 / University Park, Pa. / 3 p.m. CT vs. RUTGERS Jan. 23 / Devaney Center / 6 p.m. vs. MICHIGAN Jan. 29 / Devaney Center / 6 IOWA Feb. 6 / Iowa City, Iowa / 4 p.m. vs. MINNESOTA Feb. 12 / Devaney Center / 8 IOWA STATE Feb. 21 / Ames, Iowa / 2 p.m. vs. NC STATE Feb. 21 / Ames, Iowa / 2 p.m. vs. WISCONSIN-LA CROSSE Feb. 21 / Ames, Iowa / 2 p.m. vs. NORTHERN ILLINOIS Feb. 27/ Devaney Center / 6 p.m. vs. SACRAMENTO STATE Feb. 27 / Devaney Center / 6 p.m. vs. BRIDGEPORT Feb. 27 / Devaney Center / 6 p.m. vs. UTAH STATE March 6 / Devaney Center / 2 OHIO STATE March 12 / Columbus, Ohio / 3 p.m. CT vs. ILLINOIS March 12 / Columbus, Ohio / 3 p.m. CT vs. MICHIGAN STATE March 12 / Columbus, Ohio / 3 p.m. CT vs. MARYLAND March 12 / Columbus, Ohio / 3 p.m. CT BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS March 19 / Devaney Center / TBA NCAA REGIONALS April 2 / Campus Sites / TBA NCAA SEMIFINALS April 15 / Fort Worth, Texas / TBA NCAA SUPER SIX April 16 / Fort Worth, Texas / TBA Internet: ASU Live Stream Double Dual (Men vs. Air Force) Pepsi Pack The House Light Up the Night TV: NET Tumble N Rumble (Wrestling vs Northwestern) TV: BTN (Wrestling Coverage) Masters Classic Masters Classic Masters Classic Senior Day B1G Five Meet TV: BTN (Delay) B1G Five Meet TV: BTN (Delay) B1G Five Meet TV: BTN (Delay) B1G Five Meet TV: BTN (Delay) TV: BTN Rotation Order at Arizona State Rotation Nebraska Arizona State Bowling Green 1. Uneven Bars Vault Balance Beam 2. Balance Beam Uneven Bars Floor Exercise 3. Floor Exercise Balance Beam Vault 4. Vault Floor Exercise Uneven Bars #11 Nebraska (0-0) CORNHUSKERS THE MATCHUP Date... Friday, January 8 Site... Tempe, Ariz Venue...Wells Fargo Arena Time... 8 p.m. CT TV... None Internet...ASU Live Stream Stats... HUSKERS OPEN SEASON AT ARIZONA STATE The 11th-ranked Nebraska women s gymnastics team will kick off its 2016 season Friday as the Cornhuskers take on Arizona State and Bowling Green at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz., at 8 p.m. CT. The meet will be the 51st all-time matchup between the Huskers and the Sun Devils, with ASU holding a advantage. NU won the schools last meeting in 2014 by a score of This will be the second meeting between Nebraska and Bowling Green. The Huskers defeated the Falcons at the 2011 Masters Classic in Lincoln by a score of Huskers head coach Dan Kendig is excited about the opportunities and the challenges that the 2016 slate presents. I am most excited about getting a starting point, said Kendig. The girls have worked hard throughout the fall and winter break and we are ready to get things started. NU returns six letterwinners from last years squad which finished eighth nationally after a fourth-place finish at the NCAA Semifinals. All-Americans Hollie Blanske and Ashley Lambert return in 2016, as do senior Madison McConkey and Big Ten Co-Champion Jennie Laeng, a quartet that looks to lead a squad with six new faces. The upperclassmen are working hard and the freshmen are right there with them, Kendig said. The team has been put in positions to be successful and we are excited to get things started to see where we are and how we can improve. Arizona State, ranked 36th in the preseason NACGC/W poll, went 2-11 last season and finished eighth at the Pac-12 Championships with a team score of The Sun Devils return six gymnasts from last year s squad, including Taylor Allex, an NCAA qualifier in the all-around in ASU is led by second-year head coach Dr. Rene Lyst, a 1997 graduate of Penn State. Bowling Green, which is receiving votes in the preseason NACGC/W poll, enters the 2016 season coming off a strong 2015 campaign. The Falcons went 8-8 a season ago and defeated a pair of Big Ten opponents for their first wins over teams from the conference since BGSU returns eight gymnasts, led by 2015 MAC co-vault champion, Lauren Feely. Kerrie Turner is in her ninth year leading the Falcons, and is a 1999 graduate of Ursinus. The Huskers will begin the meet on uneven bars then rotate to balance beam, floor exercise and vault. An internet stream will be available at and stats will be available at NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS Name Height Year Events Hometown (Previous School) Hollie Blanske 5-2 Sr. AA Oak Grove, Minn. (St. Francis) Danielle Breen 5-4 So. AA Ames, Iowa (Gilbert) Kelli Chung 5-1 Fr. AA Torrance, Calif. (Torrance) Sienna Crouse 5-3 Fr. AA Fargo, N.D. (Fargo South) Megan Kuo 5-3 Fr. AA Arcadia, Calif. (Arcadia) Jennie Laeng 5-7 Jr. AA West Middlesex, Pa. (Kennedy Catholic) Ashley Lambert 5-0 Jr. AA Newport News, Va. (Menchville) Madison McConkey 5-4 Sr. AA Lincoln, Neb. (Lincoln Pius X) Catelyn Orel 5-3 Fr. AA Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs South) Megan Schweihofer 5-0 Fr. AA China, Mich. (St. Clair) Kami Shows 5-5 Fr. AA Winchester, Calif. (Vista Murrieta) Grace Williams 5-1 So. AA Linden, Mich. (Brighton) Head Coach: Dan Kendig (23rd Year) Associate Head Coach: Heather Brink (Fifth Year) Assistant Coach: Dan Miller (Fifth Year) Volunteer Assistant Coach: Russell Warfield (Second Year) Student Assistant Coach: Jessie DeZiel (First Year) 148 all-americans 31 consecutive postseason appearances #36 Arizona State (0-0) SUN DEVILS (RV) Bowling Green (0-0) FALCONS 24 conference championships 15 cosida academic all-americans 5 ncaa champions 23 ncaa championship appearances

2 NEBRASKA WOMEN S GYMNASTICS MEET NOTES QUICK FACTS GENERAL INFORMATION Name of School University of Nebraska City, Zip Lincoln, NE Founded 1869 Enrollment 25,260 Nickname Cornhuskers, Huskers School Colors Scarlet & Cream Affiliation NCAA Division I Conference Big Ten President Dr. Hank M. Bounds Chancellor Harvey Perlman, J.D. Director of Athletics Shawn Eichorst Facility (Capacity) Bob Devaney Sports Center (7,907) Athletic Department Phone Ticket Office Phone (402) (800-8-BIG-RED) GYMNASTICS HISTORY First Year of Gymnastics 1976 Overall All-Time Record Regular Season All-Time Record Postseason All-Time Record NCAA Championships Appearances 23 NCAA Championships Best Finish 4th (Last, 2011) NCAA Super Six Appearances 11 (Last, 2014) Conference Titles 24 (Last, 2013) COACHING STAFF Head Coach Dan Kendig (23rd year; Kentucky, 1979) Career Record (33rd year) Nebraska Record (23rd year) Associate Head Coach Heather Brink (Fifth Year) Assistant Coach Dan Miller (Fifth Year) Volunteer Assistant Coach Russell Warfield (Second year) Student Assistant Coach Jessie DeZiel (First Year) Student Manager Jake Jundt (First Year) Gymnastics Office Phone (402) TEAM INFORMATION 2015 Overall Record Big Ten Championships Finish Third ( ) 2015 NCAA Ames Regional Finish Second ( ) 2015 NCAA Semifinal Finish Fourth ( ) National Finish Eighth All-Americans Returning/Lost 2/1 Letterwinners Returning/Lost 6/6 Newcomers 6 COMMUNICATIONS Women s Gymnastics SID Desire Stephens dstephens@huskers.com Office Phone (402) Women s Gymnastics SID James Hajek jhajek@huskers.com Office Phone (402) Communications Fax (402) Website huskers.com Address One Memorial Stadium, P.O. Box Lincoln, NE PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Hollie BLANSKE Megan KUO Jennie LAENG Megan SCHWEIHOFER KAMI Shows BIRTHDAYS INSIDE THE ROSTER BLAN-ski QUO Lang SHWY-hof-er cam-ee Hollie Blanske April 1 Danielle Breen March 14 Heather Brink May 14 Kelli Chung March 18 Sienna Crouse Dec. 26 Dan Kendig Oct. 18 Megan Kuo July 13 Jennie Laeng June 2 Ashley Lambert March 4 Madison McConkey Sept. 16 Dan Miller Jan. 17 Catelyn Orel June 20 Megan Schweihofer Oct. 9 Kami Shows Sept. 29 Grace Williams March 26 Media Services Meet notes and media guides will be provided before each meet. Final results will be available following each meet in the press room. Starting one hour before each meet, refreshments and a light meal will be served for members of the working press in the courtside room. A communications representative will be in the working media room on the south side of the Devaney Center until all writers have filed. Media Parking Parking for the media is located next to and across the street from the Bob Devaney Sports Center in a portion of Lot 52. Enter on 14th Street and follow west side of Devaney Center. Post-Meet Interviews Nebraska gymnasts and coaches are generally available on the gym floor immediately following the presentation of team and individual event awards. RETURNING AWARD WINNERS (2015) Hollie Blanske First-Team All-American (FX) Second-Team All-American (AA) NCAA Ames Regional Floor Exercise Co-Champion First-Team All-Big Ten Jennie Laeng Big Ten Uneven Bars Co-Champion Ashley Lambert ACADEMIC MAJORS Hollie Blanske Danielle Breen Kelli Chung Sienna Crouse Megan Kuo Jennie Laeng Ashley Lambert Madison McConkey MEDIA INFORMATION Big Ten All-Championship Team Second-Team All-American (FX) Second-Team All-Big Ten Management and Marketing Actuarial Science Biology Business Administration Pre-Veterinary Medicine Psychology Dietetics Business Administration Catelyn Orel Advertising and Public Relations Megan Schweihofer Nutrition, Exercise & Health Science Kami Shows Grace Williams NEBRASKA GYMNASTICS TOP 10 Psychology Special Education Nebraska has made 11 appearances in the NCAA Super Six Finals (Last: 2011) Nebraska is one of six programs to qualify for nine or more Super Six Finals (Georgia, Alabama, UCLA, Utah and Michigan) The Cornhuskers have won 24 conference championships in the Big Eight, Big 12 and Big Ten Nebraska has had three individual NCAA Champions: Michelle Bryant (1990 Vault Champion) Heather Brink (2000 All-Around and Vault Champion) and Richelle Simpson (2003 NCAA All- Around and Floor Exercise Champion) Nebraska has had 10 women s gymnasts win 15 CoSIDA Academic-All Americans A total of 46 Nebraska gymnasts have earned 148 All-America awards for the Huskers Nebraska gymnasts have won a total of 108 individual conference championships Coach Dan Kendig has a career record of at the helm of the Huskers and was named NCAA Coach of the year in 1999 and Richelle Simpson won NU s first AAI American Award in 2005, an honor annually given to the nation s top gymnast on the basis of athleticism, academic excellence and civic responsibility. She capped her career by earning the first NCAA Top Eight Award in the history of Nebraska women s gymnastics. 24 Huskers have recorded a perfect 10 in competiton (last: Ashley Lambert - Vault, 1/24/15) Interviews All media requests for interviews with Nebraska gymnasts should be directed to Desire Stephens or James Hajek at least one day in advance. Gymnasts are usually available for telephone interviews early afternoons and evenings. The best time for in-season interviews is after practice at the Mabel Lee Hall practice gym. With advance notice, interviews can be arranged for other hours. Interviews with Coach Kendig should be coordinated through Desire Stephens or James Hajek in the Communications Office at (402) Coach Kendig s office telephone number is (402) Press Row Location Press row for most Nebraska gymnastics meets is located on the south sideline of the gym floor. Press Room The Devaney Center press room is located off the hallway at the southeast corner of the arena. The press room opens one hour before each meet.

3 NEBRASKA WOMEN S GYMNASTICS MEET NOTES NACGC/W PRESEASON COACHES POLL Rk. Team Points Record Prev 1 Oklahoma (29) Florida (15) Alabama (4) Utah (14) LSU (3) UCLA Michigan Stanford Georgia Auburn Nebraska Oregon State Arkansas California Illinois Denver Penn State Arizona Boise State (1) Minnesota Kentucky Ohio State Missouri Southern Utah Central Michigan Michigan State NC State Iowa State Iowa Washington West Virginia Maryland New Hampshire Utah State George Washington Arizona State Others Receiving Votes: Kent State (144); BYU (136); North Carolina (74); Bowling Green (61); Pittsburgh (41); Illinois State (39); San Jose State (39); UC Davis (33); Rutgers (31); Western Michigan (25); Sacramento State (17); Northern Illinois (16); Bridgeport (14); Lindenwood (14); Temple (13); Towson (7); UIC (7); SE Missouri (4); Ball State (3); Cornell (1); Yale (1) *Nebraska 2016 Opponents in Italics NEBRASKA S WEEKLY RANKINGS Week Rank Record Dec NOTES TO KNOW Scouting Arizona State Arizona State went 2-11 last season and finished eighth at the Pac-12 Championships with a team score of The Sun Devils return six gymnasts from last year s squad, including Taylor Allex, an NCAA qualifier in the all-around in ASU is led by second-year head coach Dr. Rene Lyst, a 1997 graduate of Penn State. Scouting Bowling Green Bowling Green enters the 2016 season coming off a strong 2015 campaign. The Falcons went 8-8 a season ago and defeated a pair of Big Ten opponents for their first wins over teams from the conference since BGSU returns eight gymnasts, led by 2015 MAC co-vault champion, Lauren Feely. Kerrie Turner is in her ninth year leading the Falcons and is a 1999 graduate of Ursinus. Huskers Enter Season Ranked No. 11 Nebraska is ranked 11th in the preseason NACGC/W Coaches Poll. The Huskers are scheduled to compete against 12 of the nation s top 36 teams in 2015, including four against teams ranked in the top 20. Nebraska also has five more meets scheduled against teams receiving votes. The Big Ten is well-represented in the poll, as eight teams from the conference are ranked in the top 36, including five in the top 25. Nebraska Picked Second in Big Ten Preseason Poll The Huskers were picked to finish second by the Big Ten coaches in the conference s preseason poll. Hollie Blanske and Ashley Lambert were named to the 20-member preseason Big Ten Gymnasts to Watch List. Blanske is a three-time All- American and a two-time All-Big Ten performer, while Lambert was a second-team All-American and a second-team All-Big Ten performer in Television Schedule Announced The Nebraska women s gymnastics team will make at least four television appearances in The Huskers are officially set to make three national TV appearances and one local TV appearance. Nebraska will appear on the Big Ten Network at the B1G Five Meet in Columbus, Ohio (March 12), and at the Big Ten Championships at the Devaney Center in Lincoln, Neb. (March 19) The Feb. 12 home dual against Minnesota is included in this year s Tumble n Rumble, as the Husker wrestling team will take on Northwestern simultaneously at the Devaney Center. The event is a part of BTN s 2016 wrestling coverage. Nebraska s home dual against Michigan on Jan. 29 will be carried locally on NET Television. The Huskers also will be streamed online in their Jan. 8 triangular meet against Arizona State and Bowling Green on ASU Live Stream. All-Americans Return in 2016 Senior Hollie Blanske and junior Ashley Lambert were named All-Americans in Blanske was named to the first-team on floor exercise, while earning second team honors in the all-around. Lambert earned second-team honors in the floor exercise. Blanske also earned second-team NACGC/W All-America honors in the all-around. In addition, Blanske was named a first-team All- American in 2014 on the balance beam. NEBRASKA S TEAM EVENT RANKINGS Event Rank Average All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor HUSKERS IN THE NATIONAL RANKINGS Gymnast Event Rank RQS 2016 INDIVIDUAL EVENT TITLES Gymnast Event Meet (Date) Score HUSKER Hollie Blanske Vault: 9.95 (3 times, last at Rutgers, 1/24/15) Bars: 9.90 (3 times, last at Masters Classic, 3/1/15) Beam: 9.90 (3 times, last at NCAA Super Six, 4/19/14) Floor: 9.95 (at Big Ten Championships, 3/22/14) All-Around: (at Big Ten Championships, 3/22/14) Danielle Breen Bars: (at Big Ten Championships, 3/21/15) Beam: 9.85 (2 times, last at Big Ten Championships, 3/21/15) Jennie Laeng Vault: 9.90 (2 times, last at Masters Classic, 3/1/15) Bars: 9.95 (at Big Ten Championships, 3/21/15) Beam: 9.90 (at NCAA Super Six, 4/19/14) Floor: 9.85 (vs. Arkansas, 3/8/14) All-Around: (at Big Ten Quad, 3/15/14) Ashley Lambert Vault: (2 times, last at Rutgers, 1/24/15) Bars: 9.85 (vs. Penn State, 1/17/15) Beam: 9.80 (vs. Penn State, 1/17/15) Floor: 9.95 (at UCLA, 2/21/15) All-Around: (vs. Penn State, 1/17/15) Madison McConkey Bars: 9.70 (vs. Arkansas, 3/8/14) Floor: 8.85 (vs. Lindenwood, 1/9/15) Grace Williams Vault: 9.90 (at B1G Five, 3/14/15) Bars: 9.90 (at Masters Classic, 3/1/15) Beam: (vs. Penn State, 1/17/15) Floor: 9.90 (at Rutgers, 1/24/15) All-Around: (at Masters Classic, 3/1/15) Team Total: Vault: Bars: Beam: Floor: Individual Vault: Bars: Beam: Floor: All-Around: TOP SCORES OF 2016

4 NEBRASKA WOMEN S GYMNASTICS MEET NOTES BIG TEN STANDINGS OVERALL BIG TEN W-L Pct. W-L Pct. Michigan Illinois Iowa Maryland Michigan State Minnesota Nebraska Ohio State Penn State Rutgers PRESEASON BIG TEN COACHES POLL 1. Michigan 2. Nebraska 3. Illinois 4. Penn State 5. Ohio State 6. Minnesota 7. Iowa 8. Michigan State 9. Maryland 10. Rutgers BIG TEN PRESEASON GYMNASTS TO WATCH Name Class School Lizzy Leduc Fr. Illinois Giana O Connor Sr. Illinois Mollie Drenth Jr. Iowa Angel Metcalf Jr. Iowa Abbie Epperson So. Maryland Kathy Tang Sr. Maryland Nicole Artz Jr. Michigan Olivia Karas Fr. Michigan Lisa Burt Sr. Michigan State Elena Lagoski Jr. Michigan State Ciara Gardner So. Minnesota Lindsay Mable* Sr. Minnesota Hollie Blanske Sr. Nebraska Ashley Lambert Jr. Nebraska Taylor Harrison So. Ohio State Kaitlyn Hofland Fr. Ohio State Kiera Brown Jr. Penn State Briannah Tsang So. Penn State April Baker Jr. Rutgers Elizabeth Gordon So. Rutgers *Denotes 2015 Big Ten Gymnast of the Year HUSKERS BIG TEN WEEKLY AWARDS Date Gymnast Honor BIG TEN WEEKLY AWARDS Date Gymnast, School Honor 1/4 Nicole Artz, Michigan Gymnast 1/4 Talia Chiarelli, Michigan Event Specialist 1/4 Olivia Karas, Michigan Freshman NOTES TO KNOW Seniors Look To Go Out On Top Nebraska seniors Hollie Blanske and Madison McConkey are looking to provide leadership and experience to a young Husker squad in Blanske, an all-arounder from Oak Grove, Minn., is a three-time All-American and two-time All-Big Ten performer. McConkey, from Lincoln, Neb., worked hard to provide depth in her first three seasons, but will help the Huskers on bars and floor this season. Talented Juniors Continue To Shine Nebraska s strong juniors will provide a boost to the team in Ashley Lambert, an all-arounder from Newport News, Va., was a second-team All- American in 2015 on floor as well as a secondteam All-Big Ten performer. In 2015, Lambert became the first Husker since 2011 to score a perfect 10 in competition, hitting a 10 on vault against Penn State (1/17/15). One week later, Lambert became the first gymnast in Nebraska history to score perfect 10s in the same event in back-to-back weeks, scoring a 10 at Rutgers (1/24/15). Jennie Laeng is the defending Big Ten co-champion on bars with a 9.95 routine. The all-arounder from West Middlesex, Pa., is one of NU s top bars performer and will help the Huskers on each event. Sophomores Prepared To Step Up Nebraska returns a pair of sophomores that were strong contributors as freshmen in Grace Williams, an all-arounder from Linden, Mich., captured four individual event titles in 2015 and was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week twice (2/23/15, 3/2/15). Danielle Breen served as a two-event specialist in 2015, but should help the Huskers in every event this season. Breen, from Ames, Iowa, competed in every event on the uneven bars and balance beam a season ago, posting a spot on the podium after tying for third on bars with a 9.85 mark at the NCAA Ames Regional. Freshmen Await Big Futures Nebraska will look to six freshmen for strong performances in 2016 and beyond. Kelli Chung, from Torrance, Calif., is in the conversation to contribute on all four events. Her club teammate at Gym-Max in Southern California, Megan Kuo, also joins the Huskers in Megan Kuo, from Arcadia, Calif., will get a good look from the coaching staff on balance beam this season. Sienna Crouse, from Fargo, N.D., will look to make a big contribution on vault, bars and beam this season. Catelyn Orel, from Blue Springs, Mo., is a strong floor performer and is working hard to provide depth on each event. Megan Schweihofer is healthy after recovering from an injury suffered in club gymnastics last season. Schweihofer, from China, Mich., will be looked upon to provide great routines in each event. Kami Shows, from Winchester, Calif., has a strong work ethic and could provide strong routines on bars and beam in THE LAST TIME NEBRASKA Scored 198+ March 14, 2004 vs. Iowa State (198.00) Scored on Vault Jan. 14, 2015 vs. Penn State (49.75) Scored on Bars March 4, 2013 vs. Iowa (49.625) Scored on Beam February 23, 2003 at Masters Classic (49.625) Scored on Floor March 29, 2003 at Big 12 Championships (49.65) THE LAST TIME A HUSKER Scored a Perfect 10 Jan. 24, 2015 Ashley Lambert at Rutgers Quad Scored in the All-Around Feb. 23, 2013 Emily Wong at Big Ten Championships (39.725) Scored a on Vault March 7, 2015 Jessie DeZiel vs. Oregon State (9.975) Scored a on Bars March 21, 2015 Jennie Laeng at Big Ten Championships (9.95) Scored a on Beam April 19, 2014 Emily Wong at NCAA Super Six (9.95) Scored a on Floor Feb. 21, 2015 Ashley Lambert vs. UCLA (9.95) NEBRASKA S ALL-TIME TEAM RECORDS Team vs. Iowa State (3/23/03) Home vs. Iowa State (3/23/03) Away at Big Ten Championships (3/23/13) Vault vs. Penn State (1/17/15) Bars at Big 12 Championships (3/24/01) Beam at Masters Classic (2/23/02) Floor at Big 12 Championships (3/29/03) NEBRASKA S ALL-TIME INDIVIDUAL RECORDS All-Around Richelle Simpson vs. Iowa State (3/23/03) Vault Times (Last: Ashley Lambert at Rutgers Quad, 1/24/15) Bars Twice (Last: Janelle Giblin vs. Iowa, 3/4/13) Beam Richelle Simpson vs. Oklahoma (2/1/03) Floor Five Times (Last: Emily Wong at Big Ten Championships, 3/22/14)

5 NEBRASKA WOMEN S GYMNASTICS MEET NOTES AROUND THE BIG TEN Friday, January 8 Missouri (6:30 p.m. CT) Michigan Arizona (7 p.m. CT) Arizona State Triangular Meet (8 p.m. CT) Saturday, January 9 Michigan vs. Georgia (3 pm. CT) Penn State vs. NC State (3 p.m. CT) Iowa vs. Northern Illinois (4 p.m. CT) Boston Triangular Meet (6 p.m. CT) Minnesota vs. Iowa State (6:30 p.m. CT) Ohio Washington (8 p.m. CT) Sunday, January 10 Pittsburgh Quad Meet (1 p.m. CT) LAST WEEK S BIG TEN RESULTS Saturday, January 2 Michigan ( ) Arkansas ( ) Iowa ( ) Cancun Classic (1st/3) (2nd/3) (3rd/3) NEBRASKA S RECORD WHEN Overall 0-0 Home 0-0 Away 0-0 Neutral 0-0 Against Ranked Opponents 0-0 Against Unranked Opponents 0-0 Against Conference Opponents 0-0 Against Nonconference Opponents 0-0 Winning Team Vault 0-0 Winning Team Bars 0-0 Winning Team Beam 0-0 Winning Team Floor 0-0 Having an Individual Winner 0-0 Having an Individual All-Around Winner 0-0 Having an Individual Vault Winner 0-0 Having an Individual Bars Winner 0-0 Having an Individual Beam Winner 0-0 Having an Individual Floor Winner 0-0 REVIEWING 2015 Nebraska went 28-9 in 2015, finishing eighth in the team competition at the NCAA Championships in Fort Worth, Texas. Three Huskers combined for four All-America Awards at the national meet, as NU made its 23rd overall appearance at the championships. The Huskers combined for 43 individual titles and numerous conference and national awards on the season, helping NU remain one of the nation s top programs. Senior Jessie DeZiel capped her career as one of Nebraska s most decorated gymnasts, grabbing two All-America awards to give her nine total for her career. She was named Nebraska s Female Student-Athlete of the Year. Hollie Blanske and Ashley Lambert also captured All-America honors for the Huskers. DeZiel, Blanske, Lambert and Desire Stephens each captured All-Big Ten honors, while Jennie Laeng was the Big Ten co-champion on uneven bars. Nebraska continued its strong work in the classroom, as nine Huskers were named academic All-Big Ten and six were named NACGC/W Scholastic All-Americans. NEBRASKA S 2015 ALL-AMERICA AWARDS All-Around (First-Team) Jessie DeZiel All-Around (Second-Team) Hollie Blanske Floor Exercise (First-Team) Hollie Blanske Floor Exercise (Second-Team) Ashley Lambert NACGC/W All-Around (Second-Team) Hollie Blanske Jessie DeZiel NACGC/W Vault (First-Team) Jessie DeZiel NEBRASKA S 2015 BIG TEN AWARDS All-Big Ten (First-Team) Hollie Blanske Jessie DeZiel All-Big Ten (Second-Team) Ashley Lambert Desire Stephens All-Big Ten Championship Team Jennie Laeng (Uneven Bars, T1st) NEBRASKA S 2015 ACADEMIC AWARDS Academic All-Big Ten Hollie Blanske Jessie DeZiel Jennie Laeng Ashley Lambert Amanda Lauer Jennifer Lauer Ariel Martin Madison McConkey Desire Stephens NACGC/W Scholastic All-American Danielle Breen Kailyn Hawkins Jennie Laeng Amanda Lauer Jennifer Lauer Desire Stephens

6 NEBRASKA WOMEN S GYMNASTICS MEET NOTES THE LAST TIME March 1, 2014 Nebraska (1st/3), Arizona State (3rd/3) Senior Emily Wong led the No. 7 Nebraska women s gymnastics team to a victory over the Oregon State Beavers and the Arizona State Sun Devils on March 1, 2014, in Corvallis, Ore. Wong swept all four events and the all-around competition en-route to capturing her season-high all-around score of Wong at the time was still undefeated in the all-around and on floor. She had also collected 27 event titles up to that point. The Huskers improved to 11-1 overall on the season outscoring No. 14 Oregon State ( ) and Arizona State ( ). Nebraska improved its record a perfect 6-0 on the road. The Huskers started the meet on beam managing to score an impressive , led by Wong s mark. Jessie DeZiel tabbed a career-high tying score of 9.90, while Jennie Laeng claimed her then career-high Jamie Schleppenbach soared to a and Amanda Lauer chipped-in a 9.75 mark to round out the beam lineup. Nebraska s led all teams after the first rotation. Oregon State compiled a score of on vault, while the Sun Devils also claimed a on bars. Nebraska had some uncharacteristic errors on floor posting a score. Wong shined once again, scoring a 9.90 in the anchor spot to claim top honors on the event. Blanske with a very strong routine notched a 9.85, while DeZiel (9.775) and Schleppenbach (9.75) tacked-on scores to round out the rotation. Oregon State jumped out to a slight lead after the second rotation, picking up a on bars to increase its team score to ASU earned a on beam. With two events down, OSU led the meet with Nebraska at , and ASU The Big Red scored a on their third rotation on vault. Wong led the Huskers sticking a notable 9.925, while Blanske produced a Stephens and Martin tacked-on two identical marks of while Jessie DeZiel (9.775) rounded out the lineup. Oregon State led all teams again after the third event of the night posting a on beam. Arizona State claimed a on floor. With only one event remaining, OSU led all teams at as the Huskers closely followed at , with ASU taking third at The Huskers closed out the meet strong, scoring a on bars led by Wong s 9.90 effort. Blanske and DeZiel both snagged identical scores of 9.875, while Stephens and Laeng also tacked-on identical marks of OSU posted a on floor, and the Sun Devils claimed a on vault. The meet came down to the final floor rotation but the Beavers could not hold onto their lead. Nebraska won the meet with a , over OSU ( ) and Arizona State ( ). THE LAST TIME Feb. 27, 2011 Nebraska (1st/4), Bowling Green (4th/4) The Nebraska women s gymnastics team captured four individual titles and posted their best score of the season to win their 18th Masters Classic title on Feb. 27, 2011, at the Devaney Center in Lincoln. NU took first in the meet with a season-best , ahead of Iowa (195.50), Kentucky (194.65) and Bowling Green (189.45). The Huskers improved their record to 7-7 (3-1 Big 12) on the year. Nebraska took top honors on vault with Erin Davis 9.95 on the event. Davis, who was ranked No. 1 in the nation on the event, had previously hit that score at Michigan on Feb. 13 of that year. The Huskers produced a three-way tie on bars, as Janelle Giblin, Emily Wong and Maria Scaffidi all notched scores of to tie for first. Each gymnast had previously captured one bars title on the season. Maddie Steinauer and Brittnee Habbib both hit a on beam for top honors. Steinauer previously notched two beam titles, while this award marks the second beam victory for Habbib. Lora Evenstad took the floor crown with a season-high It was the sixth floor crown of the season for Evenstad. Nebraska opened the meet with one of its best vault performances of the season. Davis hit a 9.95 for the second time on the season to take first, while Evenstad tied her career-high of 9.90 for the fourth time. Jamie Schleppenbach tallied a career-high for the fourth time. Brittany Skinner hit a 9.85, and Janelle Giblin tabbed a score of on the event. NU tallied a total of for first-place, ahead of Iowa (48.90), Kentucky (48.65) and Bowling Green (47.325). The Huskers moved to bars where Giblin, Wong and Scaffidi all notched a on the event to take the bars title. The score was a career-high for all three gymnasts. Brittnee Habbib and Evenstad both tabbed a 9.80, giving NU a bars total of Nebraska finished the second rotation with a , ahead of Iowa (97.975), Kentucky (97.575) and Bowling Green (93.05). NU continued to beam as Steinauer and Habbib both posted a The score matched Habbib s season-high total. Wong hit a 9.775, while Skinner notched a and Giblin added a score of The Huskers posted a beam total of 48.60, giving them a running score of to extend their lead over the Hawkeyes (146.90), Wildcats (146.30) and Falcons (141.55). Nebraska capped the evening on floor as Evenstad catapulted the Huskers with a career-high-tying for the floor crown. Davis and Giblin both posted a pair of 9.85s each, while Wong and Steinauer notched a apiece. The Huskers tabbed a on the event and notched their 18th Masters Classic crown with a season-best Iowa came in second, tallying a , Kentucky took third with a and Bowling Green came in fourth, totaling a NEXT TIME OUT The Huskers will return to action Saturday, Jan. 16 to take on Big Ten Conference foe Penn State in University Park, Pa. The meet is scheduled for 3 p.m. CT. Penn State is ranked 17th in the NACGC/W Preseason Coaches Poll and was picked to finish fourth in the Big Ten. The Nittany Lions return just five gymnasts in 2016, while 10 members of the team are underclassmen. Penn State does not have a senior on its roster, but sophomore Briannah Tsang was named the 2015 Big Ten Freshman of the Year. Tsang and Kiera Brown were named to the 2016 Big Ten Women s Gymnasts to Watch List. Brown, a transfer from Georgia, will be a junior this year for the Nittany Lions. At Georgia, Brown was an All-SEC performer. Penn State opens its 2016 campaign Saturday against NC State.

7 NEBRASKA WOMEN S GYMNASTICS MEET NOTES NEBRASKA HEAD COACH DAN KENDIG (23rd Year at NU/33rd Year Overall) When Nebraska Head Coach Dan Kendig was hired in 1993, his goals were to return the Nebraska gymnastics program to national prominence and to have Nebraska in a position to win a national title, while also maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence for Husker student-athletes. Kendig has not only accomplished those goals, but made them a standard for excellence in his 23-year tenure, as Nebraska is considered among the nation s elite in both the gym and the classroom. In the 22 seasons of the existence of the NCAA Super Six Finals, Nebraska is one of only six programs, along with Georgia, Alabama, UCLA, Utah and Michigan, to qualify for nine or more team finals, and the Huskers have earned NCAA Championship berths in 15 of the past 18 years. Under Kendig, 40 NU gymnasts have combined to earn 139 All-America honors since 1995, nearly 10 times NU s previous total during the program s first 18 seasons. At the conference level, the results are equally as impressive. Nebraska has won 13 of the past 19 conference titles, including an unprecedented six straight Big Eight/Big 12 crowns from 1994 to In addition, Nebraska has had at least one individual conference champion in each of the past 19 seasons and 10 all-around champions, while seven gymnasts have been conference newcomers of the year. Since Kendig arrived at NU, his teams have compiled an outstanding (.722) record, including a regular-season record and a postseason mark. He has also earned national, regional or conference coach-of-the-year honors in 10 of the past 19 seasons. Eleven of Nebraska s nation-best 15 CoSIDA Academic All-America awards in women s gymnastics have come under Kendig, while he has also produced two NCAA Woman of the Year finalists -- Shelly Bartlett in 1997 and Richelle Simpson in In addition, Kendig coached Joy Taylor when she became the 1996 CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year, as well as Simpson, who was recognized with a 2005 NCAA Top Eight Award. Kendig has guided numerous other academic all-conference and NACGC/W Scholastic All-America honorees in his time at Nebraska. For his accomplishments with the Husker gymnastics program, Kendig was honored by his peers as the NCAA Coach of the Year in 1999 and COACHING HISTORY Head Coach, Nebraska 1994-present Head Coach, Cornell 1993 Head Coach, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Assistant Coach, Nebraska Assistant Coach, Kentucky HONORS AND AWARDS Two-Time NCAA Coach of the Year 1999, 2003 Big Ten Coach of the Year 2012 Seven-Time Big 12 Coach of the Year 1997, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2007, 2009, NCAA Championship Appearances 11 NCAA Super Six Finals Appearances Two Big Ten Conference Team Championships Nine Big 12 Conference Team Championships Three Big Eight Conference Team Championships 11 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans ALMA MATER University of Kentucky 1979 COLLEGIATE RECORD Overall (32 years) At Nebraska (22 years) Regular Season (3 schools) Regular Season Record at NU Postseason Record (All at NU) NOTING COACH KENDIG Kendig has coached two gymnasts to four individual national championships at Nebraska (Heather Brink: 2000 AA, V; Richelle Simpson: 2003 AA, FX) In his time at Nebraska, Kendig s teams have finished no lower than fourth in conference. Kendig is the fourth coach in Nebraska history (Karen Balke, Judy Schalk, Rick Walton) Kendig is the winningest coach in Nebraska history (514 wins; 2nd most: Schalk/Walton, 171) KENDIG YEAR-BY-YEAR Year School Regular Postseason Overall Pct Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania Total Nine Seasons Cornell Total One Season Nebraska (1st Big 8/DNQ NCAA) Nebraska (1st Big 8/11th NCAA) Nebraska (1st Big 8/10th NCAA) Nebraska (1st Big 12/6th NCAA) Nebraska (1st Big 12/DNQ NCAA) Nebraska (1st Big 12/6th NCAA) Nebraska (2nd Big 12/4th NCAA) Nebraska (1st Big 12/T5th NCAA) Nebraska (1st Big 12/5th NCAA) Nebraska (1st Big 12/4th NCAA) Nebraska (4th Big 12/10th NCAA) Nebraska (1st Big 12/6th NCAA) Nebraska (2nd Big 12/5th NCAA) Nebraska (1st Big 12/6th NCAA) Nebraska (4th Big 12/DNQ NCAA) Nebraska (2nd Big 12/DNQ NCAA) Nebraska (2nd Big 12/7th NCAA) Nebraska (1st Big 12/4th NCAA) Nebraska (1st B1G/8th NCAA) Nebraska (1st B1G/DNQ NCAA) Nebraska (2nd B1G/6th NCAA) Nebraska (3rd B1G/8th NCAA) Total 21 Seasons Career 31 Seasons *NCAA Finishes denote Semifinals or Super Six - Nebraska has qualified for a regional each season under Kendig

8 NEBRASKA WOMEN S GYMNASTICS MEET NOTES HOLLIE BLANSKE AA 5-2 SR. OAK GROVE, MINN. (ST. FRANCIS) Earned first-team All-America honors on floor exercise and second-team All-America honors in the all-around in 2015 Competed in every meet of the season in 2015 for the second year in a row, hitting 51 of 52 routines throughout the year while earning first-team All-Big Ten honors Was a first-team All-American on the balance beam in All-Around Big Ten Championships (2014) -- Vault 9.95 (3 times) -- Bars 9.90 (3 times) -- Beam 9.90 (3 times) -- Floor Big Ten Championships (2014) DANIELLE BREEN AA 5-4 SO. AMES, IOWA (GILBERT) Competed as a two-event specialist on bars and beam in 2015 Tied for third on bars at the 2015 NCAA Ames Regional with a 9.85 routine Tallied a career high of 9.85 on beam twice, most recently at the 2015 Big Ten Championships Posted a personal best on bars at the 2015 Big Ten Championships -- All-Around Vault Bars Big Ten Championships (2015) -- Beam 9.85 (Twice) -- Floor -- KELLI CHUNG AA 5-1 FR. TORRANCE, CALIF. (TORRANCE) Trained at Gym-Max in Costa Mesa, Calif., with fellow Husker Megan Kuo. Was a two-time regional championships qualifier (2014, 2015) Tied for sixth on vault at the 2015 Southern California State Championships Placed third on beam at the 2014 Southern California State Championships Took eighth on vault at the Region 1 Championships in 2014 and All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor -- SIENNA CROUSE AA 5-3 FR. FARGO, N.D. (FARGO SOUTH) Was a three-time J.O. National Championships Qualifier with American Gold Gymnastics in Fargo. Qualified for regionals nine times in her club career Was the 2015 J.O. Region 4 bars champion Tied for sixth on bars and finished 12th in the all-around at the 2015 J.O. National Championships Earned a silver medal on bars at the 2014 J.O. Nationals -- All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor -- MEGAN KUO AA 5-3 FR. ARCADIA, CALIF. (ARCADIA) Trained at Gym-Max in Costa Mesa, Calif., with Husker teammate Kelli Chung Won 10 beam titles throughout her club career, including the 2013 California State Championships. Qualified for the 2013 J.O. Western Championships Competed mainly as a beam and floor specialist at Level 10 in All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor -- JENNIE LAENG AA 5-7 JR. WEST MIDDLESEX, PA. (KENNEDY CATHOLIC) Took home her first Big Ten Championship with a 9.95 score on bars in 2015 Was the only Husker named to the Big Ten All-Championships team in 2015 Posted a personal best of 9.90 on vault twice in 2015, including at the Masters Classic Earned the Nebraska Student-Athlete HERO Leadership Award for outstanding service in All-Around Big Ten Quad (2014) -- Vault 9.90 (2 times) -- Bars Big Ten Championships (2015) -- Beam NCAA Super Six (2014) -- Floor 9.85 vs. Arkansas (2014) ASHLEY LAMBERT AA 5-0 JR. NEWPORT NEWS, VA. (MENCHVILLE) Earned second-team All-America honors on floor exercise in 2015 Was named a second-team All-Big Ten performer in her sophomore campaign Became the first Husker to record perfect 10s in back-to-back meets when she hit 10s on vault against Penn State and at Rutgers in January of 2015 Was named Big Ten Event Specialist of the Week on Jan. 26, All-Around Rutgers (2015) -- Vault (2 times) -- Bars 9.85 vs. Penn State (2015) -- Beam 9.80 vs. Penn State (2015) -- Floor UCLA (2015) MADISON MCCONKEY AA 5-4 SR. LINCOLN, NEB. (LINCOLN PIUS X) Saw action against Lindenwood and earned an exhibition spot on beam twice in 2015 Scored her career high of 9.70 on bars against Arkansas in 2014 Named academic All-Big Ten in 2014 and 2015 Named to the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team in 2014 and 2015 Is a five-time Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll selection -- All-Around Vault Bars 9.70 vs. Arkansas (2014) -- Beam Floor 8.85 vs. Lindenwood (2015)

9 NEBRASKA WOMEN S GYMNASTICS MEET NOTES CATELYN OREL AA 5-3 FR. BLUE SPRINGS, MO. (BLUE SPRINGS SOUTH) Trained at Great American Gymnastics Express (GAGE) J.O National Championships Qualifier (2012) Missouri State Beam Champion: (2015) Missouri State Vault Champion: (2014) Missouri State All-Around Champion: (2009) -- All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor -- MEGAN SCHWEIHOFER AA 5-0 FR. CHINA, MICH. (ST. CLAIR) Trained at Hunt s Gymnastics Academy in Harrison Township, Mich. Two-Time J.O National Championships Qualifier 2013 J.O. Nationals (AA): Ninth Captured three consecutive all-around titles in All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor -- KAMI SHOWS AA 5-5 FR. WINCHESTER CALIF. (VISTA MURRIETA) Trained at Southern California Elite Gymnastics Academy (SCEGA) Three-Time J.O. National Qualifier Competed mainly as a beam and bars specialist at Level 10 in 2015 Region 1 Championships: Bar Champion (2011, 2012) Region 1 Bars Champion: (2011, 2012) -- All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor -- GRACE WILLIAMS AA 5-1 SO. LINDEN, MICH. (BRIGHTON) Was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week twice last season (2/23/15, 3/2/15) Named to the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2014; Spring 2015) Earned a spot on the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team last season Was the 2014 J.O National All-Around Champion -- All-Around Masters Classic (2015) -- Vault B1G Five (2015) -- Bars Masters Classic (2015) -- Beam vs. Penn State (2015) -- Floor Rutgers (2015)

10 NEBRASKA WOMEN S GYMNASTICS MEET NOTES HOLLIE BLANSKE 5-2 Senior Oak Grove, Minnesota Was named to the Big Ten Gymnast To Watch List Is one of two seniors on this year s roster Is one of two returning All-Americans for the Huskers this season One of 30 Huskers with multiple All-America honors in a career (3) Expected to contribute on each event for NU this season First-Team All-American (2014: BB, 2015: FX) Second-Team All-American (2015: AA) Big Ten All-Around Runner-Up (2014) Big Ten Vault Co-Champion (2013) First-Team All-Big Ten (2015) Second-Team All-Big Ten (2014) NACGC/W Scholastic All-American (2013, 2014) Big Ten Gymnast of the Week (1/19/15) NCAA Ames Region Floor Co-Champion (2015) NACGC/W Second-Team All-American (2015: AA) All-Big Ten Championship Team (2013: V; 2014: AA, BB, FX) Academic All-Big Ten (2014, 2015) Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll: (Fall 2012; Spring 2013) Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2014, 2015) Junior Olympic National Team Member (2010, 2011) Junior Olympic National Champion (2011: UB, FX, AA) Region IV Co-Regional Gymnast of the Year (2011) Four-Time Junior Olympic National Qualifier VAULT: 9.95 (3 times, last at Rutgers, 1/24/15) BARS: 9.90 (3 times, last at Masters Classic, 3/1/15) BEAM: 9.90 (3 times, last at NCAA Super Six, 4/19/14) FLOOR: 9.95 (at Big Ten Championships, 3/22/14) ALL-AROUND: (at Big Ten Championships, 3/22/14) Parents are Jim and Michelle Blanske Born on April 1, 1994 Has two brothers, Brent and Bo, and one sister, Jamie Attended St. Francis High School in Oak Grove, Minn. Competed for Twin City Twisters in her club career Major is Business Marketing FACTS ABOUT HOLLIE Favorite TV show growing up: SpongeBob Squarepants Favorite meal/food: Pizza and anything home cooked Favorite class that you ve taken: None What would you do with a Time Machine?: Go back to the 70s when there was good music Celebrity Crush: Ryan Gosling Favorite thing about Nebraska (the school): The fans and atmosphere Best thing about Nebraska (the place): The tradition Fondest Gymnastics memory: Making Super Six in 2014 Vegetables or fruits?: Veggies Who is your best competitor?: Myself Do you have any pre-meet rituals?: Coffee before every meet Why did you choose Nebraska?: Felt like home to me What is your favorite movie genre (comedy, horror, etc.): Comedy and Horror What is your favorite thing about competing?: The adrenaline and pressure Who was your idol growing up?: My Dad Still is

11 NEBRASKA WOMEN S GYMNASTICS MEET NOTES MADISON MCCONKEY 5-4 Senior Lincoln, Nebraska Is one of two seniors on this year s roster Worked hard to provide depth in her first three seasons but is expected to contribute on bars and beam this season. Academic All-Big Ten (2014, 2015) Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2014, 2015) Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll: Spring (2013, 2014, 2015) Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll: Fall (2012, 2014) Region IV Runner-Up (2009: AA) Pink Ribbon Invitational Champion (2011: UB) Three-Time Junior Olympic National Qualifier BARS: 9.70 (vs. Arkansas, 3/8/14) FLOOR: 8.85 (vs. Lindenwood, 1/9/15) Parents are Mick and Cookie McConkey Born on Sept. 16, 1994 Has one sister, Markie, and one brother, Mickey Attended Pius X High School in Oak Grove, Minn. Competed for Nebraska School of Gymnastics in her club career Major is Business Administration FACTS ABOUT MADISON Favorite TV show growing up: That s So Raven Favorite meal/food: Chipotle Favorite class that you ve taken: Sociology of Sport What would you do with a Time Machine?: Live in the 70s and go to a Queen concert Celebrity Crush: Andy Janovich Favorite thing about Nebraska (the school): Nebraska Football Fondest Gymnastics memory: My first time competing as a Husker Vegetables or fruits?: Fruits Who is your best competitor?: Myself Who is your best friend on the team?: Hollie Blanske Do you have any pre-meet rituals?: Coffee What superpower would you choose?: Teleportation What is your favorite song?: Wild Horses by The Rolling Stones What is your favorite thing about competing?: Working as a TEAM Who was your idol growing up?: The then Miley Cyrus (not anymore)

12 NEBRASKA WOMEN S GYMNASTICS MEET NOTES JENNIE LAENG 5-7 Junior West Middlesex, Pennsylvania Is one of two juniors on this year s roster Is expected to be one of Nebraska s top bars performers Will provide leadership and experience for the Huskers in each event Big Ten Co-Champion (2015: UB) Big Ten All-Championship Team (2015) NACGC/W Scholastic All-American (2015) Academic All-Big Ten (2015) Nebraska HERO Leadership Award (2015) Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2014, 2015) NACGC/W Scholastic All-American (2014) Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll: Fall (2013, 2014) Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll: Spring (2014, 2015) 2012 Junior Olympic National Qualifier 2012 Pennsylvania State Bars Champion 2011 JO National Invitational Champion (V, BB, AA) VAULT: 9.90 (2 times, last at Masters Classic, 3/1/15) BARS: 9.95 (at Big Ten Championships, 3/21/15) BEAM: 9.90 (at NCAA Super Six, 4/19/14) FLOOR: 9.85 (vs. Arkansas, 3/8/14) ALL-AROUND: (at Big Ten Quad, 3/15/14) Parents are Jack and Joni Laeng Born on June 2, 1995 Has one sister, Jaclyn, and one brother, Scotty Attended Kennedy Catholic High School in West Middlesex, Pa. Competed for Olympic Dreams Gymnastics in her club career Major is Psychology FACTS ABOUT JENNIE Favorite TV show growing up: Rugrats Favorite meal/food: Hot dogs Favorite class that you ve taken: Human Memory Celebrity Crush: Enrique Iglesias Favorite thing about Nebraska (the school): The people Best thing about Nebraska (the place): The Farmers Market or the corn Fondest Gymnastics memory: Making the NCAA Super Six my freshman year Vegetables or fruits?: Fruits Do you have any pre-meet rituals?: Nope What superpower would you choose?: Teleportation What is your favorite song?: God Bless the U.S.A. What do you want to do after college?: Good question What is your favorite movie genre (comedy, horror, etc.): Horror What is your favorite thing about competing?: Traveling around the country Who was your idol growing up?: My Dogs they re always happy

13 NEBRASKA WOMEN S GYMNASTICS MEET NOTES ASHLEY LAMBERT 5-0 Junior Newport News, Virginia Is one of two juniors on this year s roster Is one of two returning All-Americans for the Huskers this season Became the first Husker to record perfect 10.00s in the same event in back-to-back weeks when she hit 10s on vault at home against Penn State and at Rutgers in January of Second-Team All-American (2015: FX) Second-Team All-Big Ten (2015) Big Ten Event Specialist of the Week (1/26/15) Academic All-Big Ten (2015) Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2014, 2015) Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll: Fall (2013, 2014) Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll: Spring (2014, 2015) Five-Time Junior Olympic National Qualifier Four-Time Virginia State All-Around Champion World Class Invitational Champion (2013: AA) VAULT: (2 times, last at Rutgers, 1/24/15) BARS: 9.85 (vs. Penn State, 1/17/15) BEAM: 9.80 (vs. Penn State, 1/17/15) FLOOR: 9.95 (at UCLA, 2/21/15) ALL-AROUND: (vs. Penn State, 1/17/15) Parents are Steve and Tonia Lambert Born on March 4, 1995 Has one sister, Alyssa, and one brother, Steve Attended Menchville High School in Newport News, Va. Competed for World Class Gymnastics in her club career Major is Dietetics FACTS ABOUT ASHLEY Favorite TV show growing up: Rugrats Favorite meal/food: Steak and broccoli Favorite class that you ve taken: Photography and videography What would you do with a Time Machine?: Go see my great, great, great grandkids Celebrity Crush: Tyson Beckford Best thing about Nebraska (the place): All the people here Fondest Gymnastics memory: Two perfect 10s Vegetables or fruits?: Fruits, strawberries Who is your best friend on the team?: Jennie Laeng Do you have any pre-meet rituals?: Pre-meet music What superpower would you choose?: Invisibility What do you want to do after college?: Law school What is your favorite event?: Vault and Floor Why did you choose Nebraska?: The amazing team, coaches and academics What is your favorite thing about competing?: Being Fierce

14 NEBRASKA WOMEN S GYMNASTICS MEET NOTES DANIELLE BREEN 5-4 Sophomore Ames, Iowa Is one of two sophomores on this year s roster Worked as a bars and beam specialist in 2015, but is a candidate on all four events this season NACGC/W Scholastic All-American (2015) Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2015) Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll: Fall (2014) Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll: Spring (2015) 2014 J.O. National Team Member 2014 J.O. National Medalist: Vault (3rd), Bars (4th), Beam (5th), Floor (5th) 2014 J.O. National All-Around Runner-Up BARS: (at Big Ten Championships, 3/21/15) BEAM: 9.85 (2 times, last at Big Ten Championships, 3/21/15) Parents are Pat and Amy Breen Born on March 14, 1996 Has one brother, Jackson, and one sister, Carly Attended Gilbert High School in Ames, Iowa. Competed for Triad Gymnastics in her club career Major is actuarial science FACTS ABOUT DANIELLE Favorite TV show growing up: Hannah Montana What would you do with a Time Machine?: Nothing. Unnecessary decision. Time machines aren t real (yet) Celebrity Crush: Theo James Favorite thing about Nebraska (the school): The unity and enthusiasm for the Huskers Best thing about Nebraska (the place): The people, and it feels the same as Iowa Fondest Gymnastics memory: Competing in college at the Devaney Center for the first time Do you have any pre-meet rituals?: Not really. I listen to music and try to stay relaxed/laughing What superpower would you choose?: telekinesis What is your favorite song?: Can t pick one, I like too many What do you want to do after college?: Still trying to figure out the specifics What is your favorite event?: Beam Why did you choose Nebraska?: The awesome atmosphere and the support for both academics and athletics What is your favorite movie genre (comedy, horror, etc.): Comedy and romance What is your favorite thing about competing?: The challenge and excitement of performing after several months of training Who was your idol growing up?: My parents

15 NEBRASKA WOMEN S GYMNASTICS MEET NOTES GRACE WILLIAMS 5-1 Sophomore Linden, Michigan Is one of two sophomores on this year s roster Is expected to be one of NU s top gymnasts on all four events and will be one of the Huskers top beam performers Big Ten Freshman of the Week (2/23/15) Big Ten Freshman of the Week (3/2/15) Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll: Fall (2014) Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll: Spring (2015) 2014 J.O. Nationals All-Around Champion 2014 J.O. National Bars Champion 2012 J.O. National All-Around Champion 2011 Nastia Liukin Supergirl Cup All-Around Champion VAULT: 9.90 (at Big Ten Five, 3/14/15) BARS: 9.90 (at Masters Classic, 3/1/15) BEAM: (vs. Penn State, 1/17/15) FLOOR: 9.90 (at Rutgers, 1/24/15) ALL-AROUND: (at Masters Classic, 3/1/15) Parents are Rob and Amy Williams Born on March 26, 1996 Has two brothers, Jordan and Cameron Attended Brighton High School in Linden, Mich. Competed for Twistars USA in her club career Major is special education FACTS ABOUT GRACE Favorite TV show growing up: Hannah Montana Favorite meal/food: Anything BBQ Favorite class that you ve taken: Educational Child Psychology What would you do with a Time Machine?: Travel back in time to the 50s Celebrity Crush: Gerard Butler Favorite thing about Nebraska (the school): The athletic support from the fans Best thing about Nebraska (the place): The people Fondest Gymnastics memory: Getting my kip Vegetables or fruits?: Fruits Do you have any pre-meet rituals?: I listen to the same music playlist when I get ready What superpower would you choose?: To fly What do you want to do after college?: Teach special education in elementary schools Why did you choose Nebraska?: Felt like home away from home What is your favorite thing about competing?: The atmosphere Who was your idol growing up?: My mom

16 NEBRASKA WOMEN S GYMNASTICS MEET NOTES KELLI CHUNG 5-1 Freshman Torrance, California Is one of six freshmen on this year s roster Could contribute for the Huskers right away this season, as she is training on all four events Two-Time Regional Championships Qualifier (2014, 2015) Parents are Kevin and Sandra Chung Born on March 18,1997 Has one sister, Ashley, and two brothers, Kasey and Corey Attended Torrance High School in Torrance, Calif. Competed for Gym-Max in her club career with fellow Husker freshman Megan Kuo Major is biology FACTS ABOUT KELLI Favorite TV show growing up: SpongeBob Squarepants Favorite meal/food: Sushi Favorite class that you ve taken: Haven t taken a favorite yet What would you do with a Time Machine?: Nothing Celebrity Crush: Channing Tatum Favorite thing about Nebraska (the school): The school spirit Best thing about Nebraska (the place): The friendly environment Fondest Gymnastics memory: My first meet Vegetables or fruits?: Fruits Who is your best competitor?: Myself Who is your best friend on the team?: The Freshies What superpower would you choose?: Speed force What is your favorite song?: Too many songs that I love What do you want to do after college?: Something in the medical field What is your favorite thing about competing?: Adrenaline rush

17 NEBRASKA WOMEN S GYMNASTICS MEET NOTES SIENNA CROUSE 5-3 Freshman Fargo, North Dakota Is one of six freshmen on this year s roster Could contribute for the Huskers on vault, bars and beam this season Three-Time J.O. National Championships Qualifier Nine-Time Regional Qualifier J.O. Regional Bars Champion (2015) J.O. Regional Bars Champion (2015) Parents are Mike and Jodi Crouse Born on Dec. 26, 1996 Has one brother, Tyler Attended Fargo South High School in Fargo, N.D. Competed for American Gold Gymnastics in her club career Major is business administration FACTS ABOUT SIENNA What would you do with a Time Machine?: Nothing The changes could have a domino effect Celebrity Crush: Channing Tatum Favorite thing about Nebraska (the school): The school spirit Vegetables or fruits?: Fruits Who is your best competitor?: Myself Who is your best friend on the team?: Kami Shows Do you have any pre-meet rituals?: Coffee morning of the meet What superpower would you choose?: Duplication What is your favorite song?: (Current) Locked Away by R. City feat. Adam Levine What do you want to do after college?: Be an Orthodontist What is your favorite event?: Bars Why did you choose Nebraska?: Nebraska treated me like family What is your favorite movie genre (comedy, horror, etc.): Horror and romance What is your favorite thing about competing?: Meet hair Who was your idol growing up?: Nastia Liukin

18 NEBRASKA WOMEN S GYMNASTICS MEET NOTES MEGAN KUO 5-3 Freshman Arcadia, California Is one of six freshmen on this year s roster Could contribute for the Huskers on beam this season, and will provide depth on each event J.O. Western Championships Qualifier (2013) California State Championships: Beam Champion (2013) Parents are Lee and Lisa Kuo Born on July 13, 1997 Has a twin sister, Jackie Attended Arcadia High School in Arcadia, Calif. Competed for Gym-Max in her club career with fellow Husker freshman Kelli Chung Major is pre-veterinary medicine FACTS ABOUT MEGAN Celebrity Crush: Theo James Favorite thing about Nebraska (the school): The atmosphere (school spirit and friendly people) Best thing about Nebraska (the place): Everyone is friendly Fondest Gymnastics memory: Choosing to come to UNL Vegetables or fruits?: Fruits Who is your best friend on the team?: The Freshmen Do you have any pre-meet rituals?: Salmon for dinner What superpower would you choose?: Invisibility What is your favorite song?: Fight Song by Rachel Platten What do you want to do after college?: Become a veterinarian or do something with animals What is your favorite event?: Beam Why did you choose Nebraska?: I love the coaches, team and attitudes What is your favorite movie genre (comedy, horror, etc.): Comedy What is your favorite thing about competing?: The feeling of success after hitting a routine Who was your idol growing up?: Nastia Liukin

19 NEBRASKA WOMEN S GYMNASTICS MEET NOTES CATELYN OREL 5-3 Freshman Blue Springs, Missouri Is one of six freshmen on this year s roster Could contribute for the Huskers on each event J.O National Championships Qualifier (2012) Missouri State Beam Champion: (2015) Missouri State Vault Champion: (2014) Missouri State All-Around Champion: (2009) Parents are Dan and Jodie Orel Born on June 20, 1997 Has one brother, Patrick Attended Blue Springs South High School in Blue Springs, Mo. Competed for Great American Gymnastics Express (GAGE) in her club career Major is advertising and public relations FACTS ABOUT CATELYN Favorite TV show growing up: SpongeBob Squarepants Favorite meal/food: Chinese food Favorite class that you ve taken: Sociology What would you do with a Time Machine?: Charge people $50 when they wanted to use it Celebrity Crush: Josh Hutcherson Favorite thing about Nebraska (the school): All of the people are so nice, and its fun going to school with your teammates Best thing about Nebraska (the place): The Corn Fondest Gymnastics memory: The first time I caught a release move Who is your best friend on the team?: All of the freshmen Do you have any pre-meet rituals?: Putting on my headphones and getting in my zone What superpower would you choose?: Flying What is your favorite song?: I like too many! But Ed Sheeran and anything country is my go-to What do you want to do after college?: Travel the world What is your favorite event?: Floor What is your favorite thing about competing?: Performing to the crowd

20 NEBRASKA WOMEN S GYMNASTICS MEET NOTES MEGAN SCHWEIHOFER 5-0 Freshman China, Michigan Is one of six freshmen on this year s roster She is healthy after a shoulder injury suffered in club gymnastics and could contribute on all four events Two-Time J.O National Championships Qualifier Parents are Ray and Laura Schweihofer Born on Oct. 9, 1997 Has one sister, Wendy Attended St. Clair High School in China, Mich., where she graduated summa cum laude Competed for Hunt s Gymnastics Academy in her club career Major is nutrition, exercise and health science FACTS ABOUT MEGAN Favorite TV show growing up: SpongeBob Squarepants Favorite meal/food: Steak What would you do with a Time Machine?: Go back to the 70s Celebrity Crush: Channing Tatum Favorite thing about Nebraska (the school): School spirit Best thing about Nebraska (the place): The corn fields Fondest Gymnastics memory: Going to nationals Who is your best competitor?: Grace Williams Who is your best friend on the team?: Kelli Chung and Catelyn Orel Do you have any pre-meet rituals?: Giving my parents a hug What superpower would you choose?: Invisibility What is your favorite song?: Party in the U.S.A. by Miley Cyrus What do you want to do after college?: Pediatric Physical Therapy What is your favorite event?: Beam Who was your idol growing up?: My sister, Wendy Schweihofer

21 NEBRASKA WOMEN S GYMNASTICS MEET NOTES KAMI SHOWS 5-5 Freshman Winchester, California Is one of six freshmen on this year s roster She will be looked upon to compete on bars and beam, but carries a strong work ethic throughout all four events Three-Time J.O. National Qualifier Region 1 Championships: Bar Champion (2011, 2012) Region 1 Bars Champion: (2011, 2012) Parents are Damon and Midori Shows Born on Sept. 29, 1997 Attended Vista Murrieta High School in Winchester, Calif. Competed for Southern California Elite Gymnastics Academy (SCEGA) in her club career Major is psychology FACTS ABOUT KAMI Favorite TV show growing up: Kenan & Kel, That s So Raven Favorite meal/food: Seafood Favorite class that you ve taken: Psychology 288 What would you do with a Time Machine?: Fast forward to see what my family and job would look like Celebrity Crush: Drake Favorite thing about Nebraska (the school): Facilities (for sports) Best thing about Nebraska (the place): The nice people Fondest Gymnastics memory: Qualifying to Junior Olympics Nationals 3 years in a row (2010, 2011, 2012) Who is your best friend on the team?: Sienna Crouse Do you have any pre-meet rituals?: I just HAVE to have a pair of earrings in I can t compete without them in. And listen to music. What superpower would you choose?: Speed What is your favorite song?: Let Me Love You by Mario and Right Hand by Drake What do you want to do after college?: Gymnastics coach or sports psychologist What is your favorite event?: Bars Why did you choose Nebraska?: The coaches and teammates

22 NEBRASKA WOMEN S GYMNASTICS MEET NOTES 2016 RADIO & TV ROSTER Hollie Blanske Danielle Breen Kelli Chung Sienna Crouse Megan Kuo Fr. AA 5-3 Fr. AA 5-3 Jennie Laeng Ashley Lambert Madison McConkey Catelyn Orel Megan Schweihofer Dan Kendig Heather Brink Dan Miller Head Coach Associate Head Coach Assistant Coach Sr. AA 5-2 Jr. AA 5-7 Kami Shows Fr. AA 5-5 So. AA 5-4 Jr. AA 5-0 Grace Williams So. AA 5-1 Fr. AA 5-1 Sr. AA 5-4 Fr. AA 5-3 Fr. AA 5-0 Russell Warfield Jessie DeZiel Tom Dufresne Dan Ridenour Jake Jundt Volunteer Assistant Coach Student Assistant Coach Athletic Trainer Strength Coach Student Manager