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148 all-americans 31 consecutive postseason appearances

2016 SCHEDULE (2-0, 0-0 BIG TEN)@ ARIZONA STATEJan. 8 / Tempe, Ariz.

W, 194.050 - 192.700

vs. BOWLING GREENJan. 8 / Tempe, Ariz.

@ PENN STATEJan. 16 / University Park, Pa. / 3 p.m. CT

vs. RUTGERSJan. 23 / Devaney Center / 6 p.m.

vs. MICHIGANJan. 29 / Devaney Center / 6 p.m.

@ IOWAFeb. 6 / Iowa City, Iowa / 4 p.m.

vs. MINNESOTAFeb. 12 / Devaney Center / 8 p.m.

@ IOWA STATEFeb. 21 / Ames, Iowa / 2 p.m.

vs. NC STATEFeb. 21 / Ames, Iowa / 2 p.m.

vs. WISCONSIN-LA CROSSEFeb. 21 / Ames, Iowa / 2 p.m.

vs. NORTHERN ILLINOISFeb. 27/ Devaney Center / 6 p.m.

vs. SACRAMENTO STATEFeb. 27 / Devaney Center / 6 p.m.

vs. BRIDGEPORTFeb. 27 / Devaney Center / 6 p.m.

vs. UTAH STATEMarch 6 / Devaney Center / 2 p.m.

@ OHIO STATEMarch 12 / Columbus, Ohio / 3 p.m. CT

vs. ILLINOISMarch 12 / Columbus, Ohio / 3 p.m. CT

vs. MICHIGAN STATEMarch 12 / Columbus, Ohio / 3 p.m. CT

vs. MARYLANDMarch 12 / Columbus, Ohio / 3 p.m. CT

BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPSMarch 19 / Devaney Center / TBA

NCAA REGIONALSApril 2 / Campus Sites / TBA

NCAA SEMIFINALSApril 15 / Fort Worth, Texas / TBA

NCAA SUPER SIXApril 16 / Fort Worth, Texas / TBA

W, 194.050 - 191.900

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Masters Classic

Senior Day

B1G Five MeetTV: BTN (Delay)




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Tumble ‘N Rumble (Wrestling vs Northwestern)TV: BTN (Wrestling Coverage)

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The preseason No. 11 Nebraska women’s gymnastics team travels to University Park, Pa., this Saturday to take on preseason No. 17 Penn State at 3 p.m. CT at Rec Hall. The meet will be the first Big Ten meet for both teams. The Huskers (2-0, 0-0) began their season with a victory in a triangular meet at Arizona State, defeating the Sun Devils and Bowling Green with a score of 194.050 last Friday. Jennie Laeng, this week’s Big Ten Co-Gymnast of the Week, earned her first-career all-around victory for the Huskers, scoring a career-high 39.350. Laeng was a champion or co-champion on each event, earning her fourth individual title on uneven bars (9.85), along with her first event titles on vault (9.825), balance beam (9.825) and floor exercise (9.85). Her Gymnast of the Week honor is the first of her career, as well as Nebraska’s first of the season. Sophomore Grace Williams came in second in the all-around at Arizona State, finishing with a score of 39.025. She picked up the first bars title of her career with a 9.80 routine. Freshman Megan Schweihofer also picked up an individual event title for the Huskers in the first meet of her collegiate career, hitting a 9.825 on the balance beam. Nebraska Coach Dan Kendig was happy with the team’s performances last Friday, but understands there is room for improvement. “We’re excited to get the win and come away healthy,” Kendig said. “I know we can do better and they know they can do better, but we’re excited to get back in the gym and take the next step.” Saturday’s matchup will be the 42nd all-time meeting between the two schools, with Nebraska holding a 32-9 edge. The Huskers defeated Penn State in both the regular season and at the Big Ten Championships in 2015. NU set a program record with its team vault score of 49.75, led by Ashley Lambert’s perfect 10.00, helping the Huskers to a 197.125-196.025 victory on Jan. 17, 2015. The Huskers also edged Penn State, 196.875-196.725, at the 2015 Big Ten Championships. The Nittany Lions fell to No. 27 North Carolina State in a season-opening dual on Saturday, 194.700-194.125. Briannah Tsang (vault - 9.825), Kiera Brown (bars - 9.95) and Jessica Jones (floor - 9.85) picked up individual event titles for PSU. Penn State was picked to finish fourth in the Big Ten in the preseason coaches poll. The Nittany Lions squad consists of 10 underclassmen, while just five gymnasts return from last year’s team. The Huskers will begin the meet on uneven bars before rotating to vault, floor exercise and balance beam. The meet will be streamed on BTN Plus ($). Live scoring will be available for the meet at gopsusports.com.

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)

Rotation Order at Penn StateRotation Nebraska Penn State 1. Uneven Bars Vault2. Vault Uneven Bars3. Floor Exercise Balance Beam4. Balance Beam Floor Exercise

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Desire’ Stephens | Women’s Gymnastics ContactEmail: [email protected] Phone: (402) 472-0694Cell Phone: (402) 301-4048

James Hajek | Women’s Gymnastics ContactEmail: [email protected] Phone: (402) 472-7873Cell Phone: (402) 943-6852

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THE MATCHUP

Nebraska (2-0, 0-0) CORNHUSKERS

Penn State (0-1, 0-0) NITTANY LIONS

Date ............... Saturday, January 16Site ...................University Park, Pa.Venue................................. Rec HallTime ................................ 3 p.m. CTTV .......................................... NoneInternet ........................BTN Plus ($)Stats ............www.gopsusports.com

2016 NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS

2016 MEET NOTES MEET TWO - PENN STATE.

HUSKERS VISIT PENN STATE TO OPEN BIG TEN SLATE

24 conference championships 15 cosida academic all-americans 23 ncaa championship appearances5 ncaa champions

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GENERAL INFORMATIONName of School University of NebraskaCity, Zip Lincoln, NE 68588Founded 1869Enrollment 25,260Nickname Cornhuskers, HuskersSchool Colors Scarlet & CreamAffiliation NCAA Division IConference Big TenPresident Dr. Hank M. BoundsChancellor Harvey Perlman, J.D.Director of Athletics Shawn EichorstFacility (Capacity) Bob Devaney Sports Center (7,907)Athletic Department Phone 402-472-4224Ticket Office Phone (402) 472-3111 (800-8-BIG-RED)

GYMNASTICS HISTORYFirst Year of Gymnastics 1976Overall All-Time Record 869-460-7Regular Season All-Time Record 613-217-4Postseason All-Time Record 255-239-3NCAA Championships Appearances 23NCAA Championships Best Finish 4th (Last, 2011) NCAA Super Six Appearances 11 (Last, 2014)Conference Titles 24 (Last, 2013)

COACHING STAFFHead Coach Dan Kendig (23rd year; Kentucky, 1979) Career Record 629-307-5 (33rd year) Nebraska Record 516-195-4 (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) 472-3808

TEAM INFORMATION2015 Overall Record 28-92015 Big Ten Championships Finish Third (196.875)2015 NCAA Ames Regional Finish Second (196.950)2015 NCAA Semifinal Finish Fourth (196.675)National Finish EighthAll-Americans Returning/Lost 2/1Letterwinners Returning/Lost 6/6Newcomers 6

COMMUNICATIONSWomen’s Gymnastics SID Desire’ StephensEmail [email protected] Phone (402) 472-0694Women’s Gymnastics SID James HajekEmail [email protected] Phone (402) 472-7873Communications Fax (402) 472-2005Website huskers.comAddress One Memorial Stadium, P.O. Box 880123 Lincoln, NE 68588-0123

QUICK FACTS INSIDE THE ROSTERPRONUNCIATION GUIDEHollie BLANSKE BLAN-skiMegan KUO QUOJennie LAENG LangMegan SCHWEIHOFER SHWY-hof-erKAMI Shows cam-EE

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 TenJennie Laeng Big Ten Uneven Bars Co-Champion Big Ten All-Championship TeamAshley Lambert Second-Team All-American (FX) Second-Team All-Big Ten

MEDIA INFORMATION

BIRTHDAYSDan Miller Jan. 17Ashley Lambert March 4Danielle Breen March 14Kelli Chung March 18Grace Williams March 26Hollie Blanske April 1Heather Brink May 14Jennie Laeng June 2Catelyn Orel June 20Megan Kuo July 13Madison McConkey Sept. 16Kami Shows Sept. 29Megan Schweihofer Oct. 9Dan Kendig Oct. 18Sienna Crouse Dec. 26

ACADEMIC MAJORSHollie Blanske Management and MarketingDanielle Breen Actuarial ScienceKelli Chung BiologySienna Crouse Business AdministrationMegan Kuo Pre-Veterinary MedicineJennie Laeng PsychologyAshley Lambert DieteticsMadison McConkey Business AdministrationCatelyn Orel Advertising and Public RelationsMegan Schweihofer Nutrition, Exercise & Health ScienceKami Shows PsychologyGrace Williams Special Education

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. A communications representative will be in the working media room on the south side of the Devaney Center until all writers have filed.

Media ParkingParking 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 InterviewsNebraska gymnasts and coaches are generally available on the gym floor immediately following the presentation of team and individual event awards.

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) 472-0694. Coach Kendig’s office telephone number is (402) 472-3808.

Press Row LocationPress row for most Nebraska gymnastics meets is located on the south sideline of the gym floor.

Press RoomThe 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.

• 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 516-195-4 at the helm of the Huskers and was named NCAA Coach of the year in 1999 and 2003.• 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)

NEBRASKA GYMNASTICS TOP 10



Rk. Team Points Record Prev1 Oklahoma (29) 2266 0-1 -2 Florida (15) 2234 1-0 -3 Alabama (4) 2174 0-1 -4 Utah (14) 2171 1-0 -5 LSU (3) 2119 1-0 -6 UCLA 1922 1-0 -7 Michigan 1912 3-0 -8 Stanford 1863 1-1 -9 Georgia 1839 0-1 -10 Auburn 1811 1-0 -11 Nebraska 1801 2-0 -12 Oregon State 1491 0-1 -13 Arkansas 1457 1-1 -14 California 1411 2-0 -15 Illinois 1369 0-1 -16 Denver 1368 2-0 -17 Penn State 1246 0-1 -18 Arizona 1178 1-0 -19 Boise State (1) 1154 0-0 -20 Minnesota 1024 1-0 -21 Kentucky 876 1-0 -22 Ohio State 869 1-0 -23 Missouri 852 2-0 -24 Southern Utah 829 1-1 -25 Central Michigan 821 4-0 -26 Michigan State 669 0-1 -27 NC State 616 1-0 -28 Iowa State 600 0-1 -29 Iowa 574 1-2 -30 Washington 510 0-1 -31 West Virginia 459 0-2 -32 Maryland 404 2-1 -33 New Hampshire 375 1-1 -34 Utah State 333 1-0 -35 George Washington 322 2-0 -36 Arizona State 206 1-1 -

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

NACGC/W PRESEASON COACHES POLL

NEBRASKA’S WEEKLY RANKINGS

Week Rank RecordDec. 15 11 0-0

NOTES TO KNOWScouting Penn State Penn State fell in its season-opening dual meet against NC State, 194.700-194.125. The Nittany Lions were led by Briannah Tsang, Kiera Brown and Jessica Jones, who each picked up an individual event title. Tsang won the vault with a score of 9.825, Brown won bars with a 9.95 and Jones won floor with a 9.85 routine. Penn State was 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 from a team that went 14-3 last season and finished fourth at the Big Ten Championships with a team score of 196.725. The Nittany Lions have 10 gymnasts on their roster who are underclassmen. Penn State does not have a senior on its roster, but sophomore Tsang was named the 2015 Big Ten Freshman of the Year and Brown, a transfer from Georgia, was an All-SEC performer with the Bulldogs in 2014. Tsang, a sophomore, and Brown, a junior were named to the 2016 Big Ten Women’s Gymnasts to Watch List. PSU is led by sixth-year head coach Jeff Thompson, a 1985 graduate of Kentucky.

Huskers 31st After First Week2016 Road to Nationals rankings will be

determined by season average until February 21st. On February 22nd, the rankings will transition to RQS (regional qualifying score). Nebraska’s season-opening 194.050 is good for 31st in the country in the initial poll. The score is seventh-highest in the Big Ten, and sixth-highest in the South Central region. Michigan is tied with LSU for the top spot in the nation, with a 196.975 average. Florida (196.825), preseason No. 1 Oklahoma (196.725) and UCLA (196.550) round out the top five. Penn State is ranked 29th with a score of 194.125.

Laeng Named Big Ten Co-Gymnast of the WeekNebraska junior Jennie Laeng was named Big

Ten Co-Gymnast of the Week for the week of Jan. 11 after winning the all-around title at Nebraska’s season-opening triangular meet victory at Arizona State. She registered her first career all-around victory last week with a score of 39.350, a career-high. She was a champion or co-champion in each event, winning the fourth uneven bars title of her career (9.850) as well as her first career vault (9.825), balance beam (9.825) and floor exercise (9.825) titles. She shared the honor with Michigan junior Nicole Artz, who won the all-around with a score of 39.450 against Georgia. Artz also won Big Ten Gymnast of the Week honors last week (Jan. 4).This is the first weekly honor of the season for Nebraska and the first weekly honor of Laeng’s career.

NEBRASKA’S TEAM EVENT RANKINGSEvent Rank AverageAll-Around 31st 194.050Vault T-26th 48.650Bars 42nd 48.200Beam 29th 48.350Floor T-20th 48.850

HUSKERS IN THE NATIONAL RANKINGS (TOP 25)

Gymnast Event Rank Avg.Jennie Laeng AA T-7th 39.350 UB T-22nd 9.85Grace Williams UB T-22nd 9.85

Rk. Team Avg. Record PrevT-1 LSU 196.950 1-0 -T-1 Michigan 196.950 3-0 -3 Florida 196.825 1-0 -4 Oklahoma 196.725 0-1 -5 UCLA 196.550 1-0 -6 Alabama 196.300 0-1 -T-7 Auburn 196.175 1-0 -T-7 George Washington 196.175 2-0 -T-7 Utah 196.175 1-0 -10 Arizona 195.700 1-0 -11 California 195.575 2-0 -12 Oregon State 195.425 0-1 -13 Denver 195.375 2-0 -14 Missouri 195.275 2-0 -15 Georgia 195.200 0-1 -T-16 Arkansas 195.150 1-1 -T-16 Kent State 195.150 2-0 -18 New Hampshire 195.100 1-1 -19 Illinois 195.075 0-1 -20 Eastern Michigan 194.875 3-0 -21 Kentucky 194.825 1-0 -22 Stanford 194.800 1-0 -T-23 NC State 194.700 1-0 -T-23 Minnesota 194.700 1-0 -25 Maryland 194.400 2-1 -26 Utah State 194.375 1-0 -27 Sacramento State 194.325 2-2 -28 Ohio State 194.275 1-0 -29 Penn State 194.125 0-1 -30 Southern Utah 194.100 1-1 -31 Nebraska 194.050 2-0 -T-32 Iowa State 194.025 0-1 -T-32 Western Michigan 194.025 1-0 -34 BYU 193.850 0-1 -35 Michigan State 193.775 0-1 -36 Washington 193.725 0-1 ---- 39 Iowa 193.488 1-2 -40 Rutgers 193.100 0-2 ---- T-43 Arizona State 194.700 1-1 ---- 48 Bowling Green 191.900 0-2 ---- 59 UW-La Crosse 186.975 1-0 -

*Nebraska 2016 Opponents in Italics* 2016 Road to Nationals rankings will be determined by season average until February 21st. On February 22nd, the rankings will transition to RQS.

JAN. 11 ROAD TO NATIONALS RANKINGS

NEBRASKA’S WEEKLY RANKINGS

Week Rank Average RecordJan. 11 31 194.050 2-0



OVERALL BIG TEN W-L Pct. W-L Pct.Michigan 3-0 1.000 0-0 .000Minnesota 1-0 1.000 0-0 .000Nebraska 2-0 1.000 0-0 .000Ohio State 1-0 1.000 0-0 .000Maryland 2-1 .667 0-0 .000Iowa 1-2 .333 0-0 .000Illinois 0-1 .000 0-0 .000Michigan State 0-1 .000 0-0 .000Penn State 0-1 .000 0-0 .000Rutgers 0-2 .000 0-0 .000

BIG TEN STANDINGS

PRESEASON BIG TEN COACHES’ POLL1. Michigan 2. Nebraska 3. Illinois 4. Penn State 5. Ohio State 6. Minnesota 7. Iowa 8. Michigan State 9. Maryland 10. Rutgers

Name Class SchoolLizzy Leduc Fr. IllinoisGiana O’Connor Sr. IllinoisMollie Drenth Jr. IowaAngel Metcalf Jr. IowaAbbie Epperson So. MarylandKathy Tang Sr. MarylandNicole Artz Jr. MichiganOlivia Karas Fr. MichiganLisa Burt Sr. Michigan StateElena Lagoski Jr. Michigan StateCiara Gardner So. MinnesotaLindsay Mable* Sr. MinnesotaHollie Blanske Sr. NebraskaAshley Lambert Jr. NebraskaTaylor Harrison So. Ohio StateKaitlyn Hofland Fr. Ohio StateKiera Brown Jr. Penn StateBriannah Tsang So. Penn StateApril Baker Jr. RutgersLibby Groden So. Rutgers*Denotes 2015 Big Ten Gymnast of the Year

BIG TEN PRESEASON GYMNASTS TO WATCH

HUSKERS’ BIG TEN WEEKLY AWARDS

Date Gymnast Honor1/11 Jennie Laeng Co-Gymnast

NOTES TO KNOWSchweihofer’s Impressive Debut Freshman Megan Schweihofer contributed in a big way towards securing victories last week against Arizona State and Bowling Green. In her first collegiate meet, the three-event specialist picked up an event title as well as a pair of top ten finishes. She tied for first place with teammates Jennie Laeng and Grace Williams on the balance beam, finishing with a score of 9.825. She finished tied for fifth on vault with a 9.725, the second highest Nebraska score on the apparatus behind Laeng’s 9.825. She also finished tied for sixth on floor exercise with a 9.775.

Williams Shines in Season OpenerSophomore Grace Williams picked up right

where she left off to begin 2016 after a strong freshman campaign in 2015. Williams finished second in the all-around with a score of 39.025, just behind teammate Jennie Laeng’s 39.350. Laeng and Williams were the only two competitors in the meet to finish with scores above 39.000. Williams also picked up the fifth individual event title of her career with a 9.85 on the uneven bars. The title was the first bars title of her career.

All-Americans Return in 2016Senior Hollie Blanske and junior Ashley Lambert

were named All-Americans in 2015. 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 Picked Second in Big Ten Preseason PollThe 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 2015.

2016 Television Schedule AnnouncedThe Nebraska women’s gymnastics team will

make at least four television appearances in 2016. 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 on a one-hour delay starting at 7 p.m. (the meet starts at 6 p.m.) The dual against Michigan will also be shown on delay on BTN, Monday, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m.

THE LAST TIME NEBRASKAScored 198+ March 14, 2004 vs. Iowa State (198.00)Scored 49.6+ on Vault Jan. 14, 2015 vs. Penn State (49.75)Scored 49.6+ on Bars March 4, 2013 vs. Iowa (49.625)Scored 49.6+ on Beam February 23, 2003 at Masters Classic (49.625)Scored 49.6+ on Floor March 29, 2003 at Big 12 Championships (49.65)

THE LAST TIME A HUSKERScored a Perfect 10 Jan. 24, 2015 Ashley Lambert at Rutgers QuadScored 39.7+ in the All-Around Feb. 23, 2013 Emily Wong at Big Ten Championships (39.725)Scored a 9.95+ on Vault March 7, 2015 Jessie DeZiel vs. Oregon State (9.975)Scored a 9.95+ on Bars March 21, 2015 Jennie Laeng at Big Ten Championships (9.95)Scored a 9.95+ on Beam April 19, 2014 Emily Wong at NCAA Super Six (9.95)Scored a 9.95+ on Floor Feb. 21, 2015 Ashley Lambert vs. UCLA (9.95)

NEBRASKA’S ALL-TIME TEAM RECORDSTeam 198.30 vs. Iowa State (3/23/03)Home 198.30 vs. Iowa State (3/23/03)Away 197.80 at Big Ten Championships (3/23/13)Vault 49.75 vs. Penn State (1/17/15)Bars 49.725 at Big 12 Championships (3/24/01)Beam 49.675 at Masters Classic (2/23/02)Floor 49.65 at Big 12 Championships (3/29/03)

NEBRASKA’S ALL-TIME INDIVIDUAL RECORDS

All-Around 39.825 Richelle Simpson vs. Iowa State (3/23/03)Vault 10.00 16 Times (Last: Ashley Lambert at Rutgers Quad, 1/24/15)Bars 10.00 Twice (Last: Janelle Giblin vs. Iowa, 3/4/13)Beam 10.00 Richelle Simpson vs. Oklahoma (2/1/03)Floor 10.00 Five Times (Last: Emily Wong at Big Ten Championships, 3/22/14)BIG TEN WEEKLY AWARDS

Date Gymnast, School Honor1/4 Nicole Artz, Michigan Gymnast1/4 Talia Chiarelli, Michigan Event Specialist1/4 Olivia Karas, Michigan Freshman1/11 Jennie Laeng, Nebraska Co-Gymnast1/11 Nicole Artz, Michigan Co-Gymnast1/11 Talia Chiarelli, Michigan Event Specialist1/11 Olivia Karas, Michigan Freshman



AROUND THE BIG TEN

Friday, January 15 Iowa @ Michigan State (6 p.m. CT)Saturday, January 16 Illinois @ Rutgers (12 p.m. CT) Nebraska @ Penn State (3 p.m. CT) Ohio State @ Michigan (3 pm. CT) Maryland @ Minnesota (4 p.m. CT)Monday, January 18 Iowa vs. Denver (2 p.m. CT)

LAST WEEK’S BIG TEN RESULTS

Friday, January 8 Arizona State Triangular Nebraska (194.050) (1st/3)Arizona State (192.700) (2nd/3)Bowling Green (191.900) (3rd/3)Missouri 195.350, Illinois 195.075 Arizona 195.700, Michigan State 193.775 Saturday, January 9 Michigan 196.925, Georgia 195.200 NC State 194.700, Penn State 194.125 Iowa 194.500, Northern Illinois 192.825 Little Boston Invitational George Washington (196.175) (1st/3)New Hampshire (195.100) (2nd/3)Rutgers (193.100) (3rd/3)Minnesota 194.700, Iowa State (194.025) Ohio State (194.275, Washington (193.725) Sunday, January 10 Pittsburgh Quad Meet Eastern Michigan (194.875) (1st/4)Maryland (194.400) (2nd/4)Towson (192.775) (3rd/4)Pittsburgh (191.050) (4th/4)

NEBRASKA’S 2015 ALL-AMERICA AWARDS

All-Around (First-Team) Jessie DeZielAll-Around (Second-Team) Hollie BlanskeFloor Exercise (First-Team) Hollie BlanskeFloor Exercise (Second-Team) Ashley LambertNACGC/W All-Around (Second-Team) Hollie Blanske Jessie DeZielNACGC/W Vault (First-Team) Jessie DeZiel

NEBRASKA’S 2015 BIG TEN AWARDSAll-Big Ten (First-Team) Hollie Blanske Jessie DeZielAll-Big Ten (Second-Team) Ashley Lambert Desire’ StephensAll-Big Ten Championship Team Jennie Laeng (Uneven Bars, T1st)

NEBRASKA’S RECORD WHENOverall 2-0Home 0-0Away 1-0Neutral 1-0Against Ranked Opponents 1-0Against Higher-ranked Opponents 0-0Against Lower-ranked Opponents 1-0Against Unranked Opponents 1-0Against Conference Opponents 0-0Against Nonconference Opponents 2-0Against Pac-12 Opponents 1-0Against MAC Opponents 1-0Winning Team Vault 2-0Losing Team Vault 0-0Winning Team Bars 0-0Losing Team Bars 2-0Winning Team Beam 2-0Losing Team Beam 0-0Winning Team Floor 2-0Losing Team Floor 0-0Having an Individual Winner 2-0Having an Individual All-Around Winner 2-0Having an Individual Vault Winner 2-0Having an Individual Bars Winner 2-0Having an Individual Beam Winner 2-0Having an Individual Floor Winner 2-0

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’ StephensNACGC/W Scholastic All-American Danielle Breen Kailyn Hawkins Jennie Laeng Amanda Lauer Jennifer Lauer Desire’ Stephens

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.

TOP SCORES OF 2016Team Score Meet (Date)Total 194.050 at Arizona State (1/8)Vault 48.650 at Arizona State (1/8)Bars 48.200 at Arizona State (1/8)Beam 48.350 at Arizona State (1/8)Floor 48.850 at Arizona State (1/8)Individual Score Gymnast, Meet (Date)All-Around 39.350 Jennie Laeng at Arizona State (1/8) Vault 9.825 Jennie Laeng at Arizona State (1/8)Bars 9.85 Jennie Laeng Grace Williams at Arizona State (1/8)Beam 9.825 Jennie Laeng Megan Schweihofer Grace Williams at Arizona State (1/8)Floor 9.85 Jennie Laeng at Arizona State (1/8)

HUSKER CAREER HIGHS

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: 39.60 (at Big Ten Championships, 3/22/14)Danielle Breen Bars: 9.875 (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 (2 times, last at Arizona State, 1/8/16)All-Around: 39.350 (at Arizona State, 1/8/16) Ashley Lambert Vault: 10.00 (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: 39.375 (vs. Penn State, 1/17/15) Madison McConkey Bars: 9.70 (vs. Arkansas, 3/8/14) Beam: 9.10 (at Arizona State, 1/8/16) Floor: 8.85 (at Lindenwood, 1/9/15) Catelyn Orel Vault: 9.70 (at Arizona State, 1/8/16) Floor: 9.30 (at Arizona State, 1/8/16) Megan Schweihofer Vault: 9.725 (at Arizona State, 1/8/16) Beam: 9.825 (at Arizona State, 1/8/16) Floor: 9.775 (at Arizona State, 1/8/15) Grace Williams Vault: 9.90 (at B1G Five, 3/14/15) Bars: 9.90 (at Masters Classic, 3/1/15) Beam: 9.925 (vs. Penn State, 1/17/15) Floor: 9.90 (at Rutgers, 1/24/15) All-Around: 39.375 (at Masters Classic, 3/1/15)



THE LAST TIME

January 17, 2015Nebraska 197.125, Penn State 196.025

Powered by a program-record 49.75 on vault and Nebraska’s first perfect 10.00 on vault since 2011, the No. 8-ranked women’s gymnastics team exploded for a 197.125 to defeat Penn State. The Nittany Lions picked up a 196.025 against the Huskers in front of a crowd of 1,212 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center that evening. The team’s vault score was the highest in the country at that point in the season. The Huskers put together an impressive team showing as they collected four event titles and the all-around competition.

The Big Red were led by a trio of powerful performances across the board. Ashley Lambert paved the way on vault with a perfect 10.00, only the second in the nation at that point in the season. The sophomore also tied for the bars title with a career-high 9.85. Hollie Blanske also tied for the bars title with Lambert and Penn State’s Briannah Tsang and Sidney Sanabria-Robles. Blanske produced a notable all-around performance as she added the floor title en-route to the all-around crown (39.50). Freshman Grace Williams delivered another stellar beam performance hitting a 9.925 score to take the title.

The Huskers came out firing on vault in their first rotation, earning a school record score of 49.75. NU was sparked by freshman Kamerin Moore who notched a 9.90 score and put in motion a magical lineup. Desire’ Stephens followed Moore sticking a career-high 9.95, while Blanske soared to a 9.925. Lambert went fifth in the rotation and tallied her perfect 10 to put the fans on their feet. Jessie DeZiel anchored the lineup hitting a 9.975 to tie her career-high score and round out the historical lineup.

Penn State posted a 49.025 on bars in their first event of the evening. The Nittany Lions were led by Tsang and Sanabria-Robles who tied for the event title. With one rotation in the books, the Huskers held an impressive 49.75 – 49.025 lead over Penn State.

Nebraska moved to bars in the second rotation recording a 48.875 team score. Blanske and Lambert both stuck identical 9.85 scores to take the event title. Both freshman earned new career high marks on the event as Moore notched a 9.825 score and Danielle Breen added on a 9.75.

The Nittany Lions earned a 49.275 vault in their second rotation. Penn State was led by Sidney Sanabria-Robles, who captured a team-high 9.90. Nebraska extended its lead over Penn State after two events, coming in at 98.625 - 98.30.

NU bounced back in their third rotation on beam, earning a solid team score of 49.25. Nebraska was led by two career-high marks from two freshmen; 9.925 from Williams and 9.85 from Breen. DeZiel tacked on a 9.85, while Jennifer Lauer sealed the effort on the event earning a 9.825.

PSU picked up a 48.75 on floor in the third rotation of the evening. The Nittany Lions were paced by Emma Sibson, who earned a 9.90 on the event. With only one event remaining, Nebraska led Penn State 147.875 – 147.050.

The Huskers sealed their victory on floor in the final rotation, earning a season-high 49.25 as a team. The Big Red was fueled by Blanske’s 9.925 routine. Moore and Stephens both tacked on 9.85 scores, while DeZiel put up a 9.825.

Penn State tallied a 48.975 team beam score led by Briannah Tsang’s 9.90 performance. The Nittany Lions’ squad finished with a 196.025 on the evening but it would not be enough to overcome Nebraska’s 197.125.

Nebraska’s 1-2-3 punch of Blanske, DeZiel and Lambert went head-to-head in the all-around competition. Blanske took her first crown with a 39.500 score, while Lambert took third place (39.375) and DeZiel fifth (39.25). Penn State was led by Sidney Sanabria-Robles in the all-around competition who earned second place with a score of 39.425.

LOOKING AHEAD The Huskers will compete in their home opener on Saturday, Jan. 23, continuing Big Ten competition against Rutgers for the Double Dual. The meet is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. CT. The Nebraska men’s gymnastics team will compete simultaneously at the Devaney Center against Air Force. Rutgers is currently 0-2 on the season after finishing third at the Little Boston Invitational with George Washington and New Hampshire. The Scarlet Knights return 13 gymnasts from last year’s squad which finished 12-17. Rutgers was picked to finish 10th in the preseason Big Ten Coaches poll. The Scarlet Knights are led by junior April Baker and sophomore Libby Groden, both of whom were named to the preseason big Ten Gymnasts to Watch List. Baker finished tied for second in vault with a 9.90 at the Little Boston Invitational. Rutgers competes at home against Illinois Saturday at 12 p.m. Promotional activities for next Saturday’s meet include Pepsi Pack the House, where fans can get $1 admission as well as $1 Pepsi products.

2016 INDIVIDUAL EVENT TITLESGymnast Event Meet (Date) ScoreJennie Laeng AA ASU (1/8) 39.350 V ASU (1/8) 9.825 UB ASU (1/8) 9.85 BB ASU (1/8) 9.825 FX ASU (1/8) 9.825Megan Schweihofer BB ASU (1/8) 9.825Grace Williams UB ASU (1/8) 9.85 BB ASU (1/8) 9.825



NEBRASKA HEAD COACH DAN KENDIG (23rd Year at NU/33rd Year Overall)

COACHING HISTORY

Head Coach, Nebraska 1994-presentHead Coach, Cornell 1993Head Coach, Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1984-92Assistant Coach, Nebraska 1981-83Assistant Coach, Kentucky 1978-80

HONORS AND AWARDS

Two-Time NCAA Coach of the Year 1999, 2003Big Ten Coach of the Year 2012Seven-Time Big 12 Coach of the Year 1997, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2007, 2009, 201117 NCAA Championship Appearances 11 NCAA Super Six Finals Appearances Two Big Ten Conference Team Championships One Big Ten Regular-Season Conference TitleNine Big 12 Conference Team Championships Three Big Eight Conference Team Championships11 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans

ALMA MATERUniversity of Kentucky 1979

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 1999. 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 514-195-4 (.722) record, including a 335-75-2 regular-season record and a 179-120-2 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 2005. 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 2003.

COLLEGIATE RECORD

Overall 629-307-5 (32 years)At Nebraska 516-195-4 (22 years)Regular Season (3 schools) 450-187-3Regular Season Record at NU 337-75-2Postseason Record (All at NU) 179-120-2

KENDIG YEAR-BY-YEAR

Year School Regular Postseason Overall Pct.1984 Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania 15-4 -- 15-4 .7891985 Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania 9-7 -- 9-7 .5631986 Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania 15-9 -- 15-9 .6251987 Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania 15-13 -- 15-13 .5361988 Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania 17-10 -- 17-10 .6301989 Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania 15-10 -- 15-10 .6001990 Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania 13-11 -- 13-11 .5421991 Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania 5-17 -- 5-17 .2281992 Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania 5-21 -- 5-21 .193Total Nine Seasons 109-102 -- 109-102 .5171993 Cornell 4-10-1 -- 4-10-1 .409Total One Season 4-10-1 -- 4-10-1 .4091994 Nebraska (1st Big 8/DNQ NCAA) 14-5 3-3 17-8 .6801995 Nebraska (1st Big 8/11th NCAA) 19-4 6-5 25-9 .7271996 Nebraska (1st Big 8/10th NCAA) 19-3 6-5 25-8 .7581997 Nebraska (1st Big 12/6th NCAA) 22-2 6-9-1 28-11-1 .7131998 Nebraska (1st Big 12/DNQ NCAA) 14-4 2-4 16-8 .6671999 Nebraska (1st Big 12/6th NCAA) 19-2 7-8 26-10 .7222000 Nebraska (2nd Big 12/4th NCAA) 25-5 11-4 36-9 .8002001 Nebraska (1st Big 12/T5th NCAA) 18-1 8-6-1 26-7-1 .7792002 Nebraska (1st Big 12/5th NCAA) 14-2 9-6 23-8 .7422003 Nebraska (1st Big 12/4th NCAA) 20-1 12-3 32-4 .8892004 Nebraska (4th Big 12/10th NCAA) 9-5-1 6-4 15-9-1 .6002005 Nebraska (1st Big 12/6th NCAA) 11-5 10-8 21-13 .6182006 Nebraska (2nd Big 12/5th NCAA) 14-5-1 12-6 26-11-1 .6842007 Nebraska (1st Big 12/6th NCAA) 16-4 10-8 26-12 .7232008 Nebraska (4th Big 12/DNQ NCAA) 10-4 3-5 13-9 .5912009 Nebraska (2nd Big 12/DNQ NCAA) 11-4 5-3 16-7 .6962010 Nebraska (2nd Big 12/7th NCAA) 15-3 8-5 23-8 .7422011 Nebraska (1st Big 12/4th NCAA) 9-7 13-5 22-12 .6472012 Nebraska (1st B1G/8th NCAA) 12-2 12-5 24-7 .7742013 Nebraska (1st B1G/DNQ NCAA) 12-2 7-3 19-5 .6132014 Nebraska (2nd B1G/6th NCAA) 13-2 8-9 27-11 .7102015 Nebraska (3rd B1G/8th NCAA) 15-1 13-8 28-9 .7572016 Nebraska 2-0 2-0 1.000Total 23 Seasons 337-75-2 179-120-2 516-195-4 .722Career 33 Seasons 450-187-3 179-120-2 629-307-5 .668*NCAA Finishes denote Semifinals or Super Six - Nebraska has qualified for a regional each season under Kendig

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)



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

• 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 2014

SEASON HIGH EVENT CAREER HIGH37.530 @ Arizona State (1/8) All-Around 39.60 @ Big Ten Championships (2014)9.70 @ Arizona State (1/8) Vault 9.95 (3 times)8.90 @ Arizona State (1/8) Bars 9.90 (3 times)9.00 @ Arizona State (1/8) Beam 9.90 (3 times)9.75 @ Arizona State (1/8) Floor 9.95 @ 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 and in the

first meet of 2016• 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 9.875 on bars at the 2015 Big Ten Championships

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 2015

HOLLIE BLANSKE • AA • 5-2 • SR. • OAK GROVE, MINN. (ST. FRANCIS)

SEASON HIGH EVENT CAREER HIGH-- All-Around ---- Vault --9.80 @ Arizona State (1/8) Bars 9.875 @ Big Ten Championships (2015)9.775 @ Arizona State (1/8) Beam 9.85 (2 Times)-- Floor --

SEASON HIGH EVENT CAREER HIGH-- 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

2015


JENNIE LAENG • AA • 5-7 • JR. • WEST MIDDLESEX, PA. (KENNEDY CATHOLIC)• Named Big Ten Co-Gymnast of the Week for the week of Jan. 11• Won all-around at Arizona State and was a champion or co-champion

on each event• 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

SEASON HIGH EVENT CAREER HIGH39.350 @ Arizona State (1/8) All-Around 39.350 @ Arizona State (2016)9.825 @ Arizona State (1/8) Vault 9.90 (2 times)9.85 @ Arizona State (1/8) Bars 9.95 @ Big Ten Championships (2015)9.825 @ Arizona State (1/8) Beam 9.90 @ NCAA Super Six (2014)9.85 @ Arizona State (1/8) Floor 9.85 (Two Times)

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, 2015

SEASON HIGH EVENT CAREER HIGH-- All-Around 39.375 @ Rutgers (2015)9.55 @ Arizona State (1/8) Vault 10.00 (2 times)9.80 @ Arizona State (1/8) Bars 9.85 vs. Penn State (2015)-- Beam 9.80 vs. Penn State (2015)9.825 @ Arizona State (1/8) Floor 9.95 @ UCLA (2015)

MADISON MCCONKEY • AA • 5-4 • SR. • LINCOLN, NEB. (LINCOLN PIUS X)• Posted a 9.10 in her first official appearance on beam at Arizona State• 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

SEASON HIGH EVENT CAREER HIGH-- All-Around ---- Vault --8.90 @ Arizona State (1/8) Bars 9.70 vs. Arkansas (2014)9.10 @ Arizona State (1/8) Beam 9.10 @ Arizona State (1/8)-- Floor 8.85 vs. Lindenwood (2015)



GRACE WILLIAMS • AA • 5-1 • SO. • LINDEN, MICH. (BRIGHTON)• Finished second in the all-around at Arizona State (39.025)• 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

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)


SEASON HIGH EVENT CAREER HIGH39.025 @ Arizona State (1/8) All-Around 39.375 @ Masters Classic (2015)9.70 @ Arizona State (1/8) Vault 9.90 @ B1G Five (2015)9.85 @ Arizona State (1/8) Bars 9.90 @ Masters Classic (2015)9.825 @ Arizona State (1/8) Beam 9.925 vs. Penn State (2015)9.65 @ Arizona State (1/8) Floor 9.90 @ Rutgers (2015)

CATELYN OREL • AA • 5-3 • FR. • BLUE SPRINGS, MO. (BLUE SPRINGS SOUTH)• Saw action on vault and floor against Arizona State• 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)

SEASON HIGH EVENT CAREER HIGH-- All-Around --9.70 @ Arizona State (1/8) Vault 9.70 @ Arizona State (1/8/16)-- Bars ---- Beam --9.30 @ Arizona State (1/8) Floor 9.30 @ Arizona State (1/8/16)

MEGAN SCHWEIHOFER • AA • 5-0 • FR. • CHINA, MICH. (ST. CLAIR)• Saw action on vault, beam and floor at Arizona State• Picked up her first event title on beam (9.825) at ASU• 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 2015

SEASON HIGH EVENT CAREER HIGH-- All-Around --9.725 @ Arizona State (1/8) Vault 9.725 @ Arizona State (1/8/16)-- Bars --9.825 @ Arizona State (1/8) Beam 9.825 @ Arizona State (1/8/16)9.775 @ Arizona State (1/8) Floor @ Arizona State (1/8/16)



HOLLIE BLANSKE

• 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: 39.60 (at Big Ten Championships, 3/22/14)

5-2 • Senior • Oak Grove, Minnesota

• Posted a 9.70 on vault and 9.75 on floor to help the Huskers to a tri-meet victory at Arizona State (1/8)• 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

2016 NOTES

CAREER HONORS AND AWARDS

CAREER HIGHS

2016 MEET BY MEETDate Meet All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor 1/8 @ Arizona State Triangular 37.350 9.70 8.90 9.00 9.75 1/16 @ Penn State 1/23 Rutgers 1/29 Michigan 2/6 @ Iowa 2/12 Minnesota 2/21 @ Iowa State Triangular 2/27 Masters Classic 3/06 Utah State 3/12 @ B1G Five 3/19 Big Ten Championships Season Highs 37.350 9.70 8.90 9.00 9.75

PERSONAL• 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 HOLLIEFavorite TV show growing up: SpongeBob SquarepantsFavorite meal/food: Pizza and anything home cookedFavorite class that you’ve taken: NoneWhat would you do with a Time Machine?: Go back to the 70s when there was good musicCelebrity Crush: Ryan GoslingFavorite thing about Nebraska (the school): The fans and atmosphereBest thing about Nebraska (the place): The traditionFondest Gymnastics memory: Making Super Six in 2014Vegetables or fruits?: VeggiesWho is your best competitor?: MyselfDo you have any pre-meet rituals?: Coffee before every meet Why did you choose Nebraska?: Felt like home to meWhat is your favorite movie genre (comedy, horror, etc.): Comedy and HorrorWhat is your favorite thing about competing?: The adrenaline and pressureWho was your idol growing up?: My Dad – Still is

VAULT:9.70 (at Arizona State, 1/8)

BARS: 8.90 (at Arizona State, 1/8)

BEAM: 9.00 (at Arizona State, 1/8)

FLOOR: 9.750 (at Arizona State, 1/8)

ALL-AROUND: 37.350 (at Arizona State, 1/8)

SEASON HIGHS



MADISON MCCONKEY

• 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)

BEAM:9.10 (at Arizona State (1/8/16)

FLOOR:8.85 (vs. Lindenwood, 1/9/15)

5-4 • Senior • Lincoln, Nebraska

• Posted a 9.10 in her first official appearance on beam against Arizona State (1/8)• 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

2016 NOTES


CAREER HIGHS

2016 MEET BY MEETDate Meet All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor 1/8 @ Arizona State Triangular -- -- 8.90 9.10 -- 1/16 @ Penn State 1/23 Rutgers 1/29 Michigan 2/6 @ Iowa 2/12 Minnesota 2/21 @ Iowa State Triangular 2/27 Masters Classic 3/06 Utah State 3/12 @ B1G Five 3/19 Big Ten Championships Season Highs -- -- 8.90 9.10 --

PERSONAL• 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 MADISONFavorite TV show growing up: That’s So RavenFavorite meal/food: ChipotleFavorite class that you’ve taken: Sociology of SportWhat would you do with a Time Machine?: Live in the 70s and go to a Queen concertCelebrity Crush: Andy JanovichFavorite thing about Nebraska (the school): Nebraska FootballFondest Gymnastics memory: My first time competing as a HuskerVegetables or fruits?: FruitsWho is your best competitor?: MyselfWho is your best friend on the team?: Hollie BlanskeDo you have any pre-meet rituals?: CoffeeWhat superpower would you choose?: TeleportationWhat is your favorite song?: Wild Horses by The Rolling StonesWhat is your favorite thing about competing?: Working as a TEAMWho was your idol growing up?: The “then” Miley Cyrus (not anymore)


BEAM:9.10 (at Arizona State (1/8)

SEASON HIGHS



JENNIE LAENG

• Big Ten Co-Gymnast of the Week (1/11/16)• 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 (2 times, last at Arizona State, 1/8/16)

ALL-AROUND: 39.350 (at Arizona State, 1/8/16)

5-7 • Junior • West Middlesex, Pennsylvania

• Was named Big Ten Co-Gymnast of the Week (1/11), the first weekly honor of her career and the first for Nebraska in 2016• Won her first career all-around title at Arizona State with a career-high of 39.350• Won uneven bars (9.850), the fourth bars title of her career• Picked up her first career titles in vault (9.825), balance beam (9.825) and floor (9.85) at Arizona State.• Tied her career high with a 9.85 on floor against Arizona State• 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

2016 NOTES


CAREER HIGHS


PERSONAL• 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 JENNIEFavorite TV show growing up: RugratsFavorite meal/food: Hot dogsFavorite class that you’ve taken: Human MemoryCelebrity Crush: Enrique IglesiasFavorite thing about Nebraska (the school): The peopleBest thing about Nebraska (the place): The Farmers Market or the cornFondest Gymnastics memory: Making the NCAA Super Six my freshman yearVegetables or fruits?: FruitsDo you have any pre-meet rituals?: NopeWhat superpower would you choose?: TeleportationWhat is your favorite song?: God Bless the U.S.A.What do you want to do after college?: Good questionWhat is your favorite movie genre (comedy, horror, etc.): HorrorWhat is your favorite thing about competing?: Traveling around the countryWho was your idol growing up?: My Dogs – they’re always happyVAULT:

9.825 (at Arizona State, 1/8)




ALL-AROUND: 39.350 (at Arizona State, 1/8)

SEASON HIGHS



ASHLEY LAMBERT

• 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: 10.00 (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:39.375 (vs. Penn State, 1/17/15)

5-0 • Junior • Newport News, Virginia

• Posted a 9.80 on bars and a 9.825 on floor to help Nebraska to a tri-meet victory over Arizona State and Bowling Green (1/8)• 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 2015

2016 NOTES


CAREER HIGHS

2016 MEET BY MEETDate Meet All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor 1/8 @ Arizona State Triangular -- 9.55 9.80 -- 9.825 1/16 @ Penn State 1/23 Rutgers 1/29 Michigan 2/6 @ Iowa 2/12 Minnesota 2/21 @ Iowa State Triangular 2/27 Masters Classic 3/06 Utah State 3/12 @ B1G Five 3/19 Big Ten Championships Season Highs -- 9.55 9.80 -- 9.825

PERSONAL• 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 ASHLEYFavorite TV show growing up: RugratsFavorite meal/food: Steak and broccoliFavorite class that you’ve taken: Photography and videographyWhat would you do with a Time Machine?: Go see my great, great, great grandkidsCelebrity Crush: Tyson BeckfordBest thing about Nebraska (the place): All the people hereFondest Gymnastics memory: Two perfect 10sVegetables or fruits?: Fruits, strawberries Who is your best friend on the team?: Jennie LaengDo you have any pre-meet rituals?: Pre-meet musicWhat superpower would you choose?: InvisibilityWhat do you want to do after college?: Law schoolWhat is your favorite event?: Vault and FloorWhy did you choose Nebraska?: The amazing team, coaches and academicsWhat is your favorite thing about competing?: Being Fierce

VAULT: 9.55 (at Arizona State, 1/8)

BARS:9.80 (at Arizona State, 1/8)


SEASON HIGHS



DANIELLE BREEN

• 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: 9.875 (at Big Ten Championships, 3/21/15)

BEAM: 9.85 (2 times, last at Big Ten Championships,

3/21/15)

5-4 • Sophomore • Ames, Iowa

• Saw action on bars (9.80) and beam (9.775) to help Nebraska to a tri-meet victory over Arizona State and Bowling Green (1/8)• 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

2016 NOTES


CAREER HIGHS

2016 MEET BY MEETDate Meet All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor 1/8 @ Arizona State Triangular -- -- 9.80 9.775 -- 1/16 @ Penn State 1/23 Rutgers 1/29 Michigan 2/6 @ Iowa 2/12 Minnesota 2/21 @ Iowa State Triangular 2/27 Masters Classic 3/06 Utah State 3/12 @ B1G Five 3/19 Big Ten Championships Season Highs -- -- 9.80 9.775 --

PERSONAL• 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 DANIELLEFavorite TV show growing up: Hannah MontanaWhat would you do with a Time Machine?: Nothing. Unnecessary decision. Time machines aren’t real (yet)Celebrity Crush: Theo JamesFavorite thing about Nebraska (the school): The unity and enthusiasm for the HuskersBest thing about Nebraska (the place): The people, and it feels the same as IowaFondest Gymnastics memory: Competing in college at the Devaney Center for the first timeDo you have any pre-meet rituals?: Not really. I listen to music and try to stay relaxed/laughingWhat superpower would you choose?: telekinesisWhat is your favorite song?: Can’t pick one, I like too manyWhat do you want to do after college?: Still trying to figure out the specificsWhat is your favorite event?: BeamWhy did you choose Nebraska?: The awesome atmosphere and the support for both academics and athleticsWhat is your favorite movie genre (comedy, horror, etc.): Comedy and romanceWhat is your favorite thing about competing?: The challenge and excitement of performing after several months of trainingWho was your idol growing up?: My parents



SEASON HIGHS



GRACE WILLIAMS

• 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 B1G Five, 3/14/15)

BARS: 9.90 (at Masters Classic, 3/1/15)

BEAM: 9.925 (vs. Penn State, 1/17/15)

FLOOR:9.90 (at Rutgers, 1/24/15)

ALL-AROUND:39.375 (at Masters Classic, 3/1/15)

5-1 • Sophomore • Linden, Michigan

• Finished second in the all-around at Arizona State (1/8), contributing a 39.025 to help the Huskers to a tri-meet victory• Finished tied for first in the uneven bars (9.85) at Arizona State, the first bars title of her career• 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

2016 NOTES


CAREER HIGHS


PERSONAL• 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 GRACEFavorite TV show growing up: Hannah MontanaFavorite meal/food: Anything BBQFavorite class that you’ve taken: Educational Child PsychologyWhat would you do with a Time Machine?: Travel back in time to the 50sCelebrity Crush: Gerard ButlerFavorite thing about Nebraska (the school): The athletic support from the fansBest thing about Nebraska (the place): The peopleFondest Gymnastics memory: Getting my kipVegetables or fruits?: FruitsDo you have any pre-meet rituals?: I listen to the same music playlist when I get readyWhat superpower would you choose?: To flyWhat do you want to do after college?: Teach special education in elementary schoolsWhy did you choose Nebraska?: Felt like home away from homeWhat is your favorite thing about competing?: The atmosphereWho was your idol growing up?: My momVAULT:

9.70 (at Arizona State, 1/8)BARS:

9.85 (at Arizona State, 1/8)BEAM:

9.825 (at Arizona State, 1/8)FLOOR:


ALL-AROUND:39.025 (at Arizona State, 1/8)

SEASON HIGHS



KELLI CHUNG

• Two-Time Regional Championships Qualifier (2014, 2015)

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

2016 NOTES


CAREER HIGHS

2016 MEET BY MEETDate Meet All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor 1/8 @ Arizona State Triangular -- -- -- -- -- 1/16 @ Penn State 1/23 Rutgers 1/29 Michigan 2/6 @ Iowa 2/12 Minnesota 2/21 @ Iowa State Triangular 2/27 Masters Classic 3/06 Utah State 3/12 @ B1G Five 3/19 Big Ten Championships Season Highs -- -- -- -- --

PERSONAL• 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 KELLIFavorite TV show growing up: SpongeBob SquarepantsFavorite meal/food: SushiFavorite class that you’ve taken: Haven’t taken a favorite yetWhat would you do with a Time Machine?: NothingCelebrity Crush: Channing TatumFavorite thing about Nebraska (the school): The school spiritBest thing about Nebraska (the place): The friendly environmentFondest Gymnastics memory: My first meetVegetables or fruits?: FruitsWho is your best competitor?: MyselfWho is your best friend on the team?: The FreshiesWhat superpower would you choose?: Speed forceWhat is your favorite song?: Too many songs that I loveWhat do you want to do after college?: Something in the medical fieldWhat is your favorite thing about competing?: Adrenaline rush

SEASON HIGHS



SIENNA CROUSE

• Three-Time J.O. National Championships Qualifier• Nine-Time Regional Qualifier• J.O. Regional Bars Champion (2015)• J.O. Regional Bars Champion (2015)

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

2016 NOTES


CAREER HIGHS


PERSONAL• 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 SIENNAWhat would you do with a Time Machine?: Nothing – The changes could have a domino effectCelebrity Crush: Channing TatumFavorite thing about Nebraska (the school): The school spiritVegetables or fruits?: FruitsWho is your best competitor?: MyselfWho is your best friend on the team?: Kami ShowsDo you have any pre-meet rituals?: Coffee morning of the meetWhat superpower would you choose?: DuplicationWhat is your favorite song?: (Current) Locked Away by R. City feat. Adam LevineWhat do you want to do after college?: Be an OrthodontistWhat is your favorite event?: BarsWhy did you choose Nebraska?: Nebraska treated me like familyWhat is your favorite movie genre (comedy, horror, etc.): Horror and romanceWhat is your favorite thing about competing?: Meet hairWho was your idol growing up?: Nastia Liukin

SEASON HIGHS



MEGAN KUO

• J.O. Western Championships Qualifier (2013)• California State Championships: Beam Champion (2013)

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

2016 NOTES


CAREER HIGHS


PERSONAL• 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 MEGANCelebrity Crush: Theo JamesFavorite thing about Nebraska (the school): The atmosphere (school spirit and friendly people)Best thing about Nebraska (the place): Everyone is friendlyFondest Gymnastics memory: Choosing to come to UNLVegetables or fruits?: FruitsWho is your best friend on the team?: The FreshmenDo you have any pre-meet rituals?: Salmon for dinnerWhat superpower would you choose?: InvisibilityWhat is your favorite song?: “Fight Song” by Rachel PlattenWhat do you want to do after college?: Become a veterinarian or do something with animalsWhat is your favorite event?: BeamWhy did you choose Nebraska?: I love the coaches, team and attitudesWhat is your favorite movie genre (comedy, horror, etc.): ComedyWhat is your favorite thing about competing?: The feeling of success after hitting a routineWho was your idol growing up?: Nastia Liukin

SEASON HIGHS



CATELYN OREL

• J.O National Championships Qualifier (2012)• Missouri State Beam Champion (2015)• Missouri State Vault Champion (2014)• Missouri State All-Around Champion (2009)

5-3 • Freshman • Blue Springs, Missouri

• Made her Husker debut at Arizona State (1/8) with a 9.70 on beam and 9.30 on floor• Is one of six freshmen on this year’s roster• Could contribute for the Huskers on each event

2016 NOTES


CAREER HIGHS

2016 MEET BY MEETDate Meet All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor 1/8 @ Arizona State Triangular -- -- -- 9.70 9.30 1/16 @ Penn State 1/23 Rutgers 1/29 Michigan 2/6 @ Iowa 2/12 Minnesota 2/21 @ Iowa State Triangular 2/27 Masters Classic 3/06 Utah State 3/12 @ B1G Five 3/19 Big Ten Championships Season Highs -- -- -- 9.70 9.30

PERSONAL• 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 CATELYNFavorite TV show growing up: SpongeBob SquarepantsFavorite meal/food: Chinese foodFavorite class that you’ve taken: SociologyWhat would you do with a Time Machine?: Charge people $50 when they wanted to use itCelebrity Crush: Josh HutchersonFavorite thing about Nebraska (the school): All of the people are so nice, and its fun going to school with your teammatesBest thing about Nebraska (the place): The CornFondest Gymnastics memory: The first time I caught a release moveWho is your best friend on the team?: All of the freshmenDo you have any pre-meet rituals?: Putting on my headphones and getting in my zoneWhat superpower would you choose?: FlyingWhat is your favorite song?: I like too many! But Ed Sheeran and anything country is my go-toWhat do you want to do after college?: Travel the worldWhat is your favorite event?: FloorWhat is your favorite thing about competing?: Performing to the crowd

BEAM: 9.70 (at Arizona State, 1/8/16)

FLOOR:9.30 (at Arizona State, 1/8/16)

SEASON HIGHSBEAM:

9.70 (at Arizona State, 1/8)FLOOR:




MEGAN SCHWEIHOFER

• Two-Time J.O National Championships Qualifier

5-0 • Freshman • China, Michigan

• Took home an event title in the first meet of her collegiate career, scoring a 9.825 on the balance beam at Arizona State (1/8)• Finished tied for fifth on vault (9.725) and tied for sixth on floor (9.775) at Arizona State• 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

2016 NOTES


CAREER HIGHS

2016 MEET BY MEETDate Meet All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor 1/8 @ Arizona State Triangular -- 9.725 -- 9.825 9.775 1/16 @ Penn State 1/23 Rutgers 1/29 Michigan 2/6 @ Iowa 2/12 Minnesota 2/21 @ Iowa State Triangular 2/27 Masters Classic 3/06 Utah State 3/12 @ B1G Five 3/19 Big Ten Championships Season Highs -- 9.725 -- 9.825 9.775

PERSONAL• 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 MEGANFavorite TV show growing up: SpongeBob SquarepantsFavorite meal/food: SteakWhat would you do with a Time Machine?: Go back to the 70sCelebrity Crush: Channing TatumFavorite thing about Nebraska (the school): School spirit Best thing about Nebraska (the place): The corn fieldsFondest Gymnastics memory: Going to nationalsWho is your best competitor?: Grace WilliamsWho is your best friend on the team?: Kelli Chung and Catelyn OrelDo you have any pre-meet rituals?: Giving my parents a hugWhat superpower would you choose?: InvisibilityWhat is your favorite song?: Party in the U.S.A. by Miley CyrusWhat do you want to do after college?: Pediatric Physical TherapyWhat is your favorite event?: BeamWho was your idol growing up?: My sister, Wendy Schweihofer

VAULT: 9.725 (at Arizona State, 1/8/16)



SEASON HIGHS

VAULT: 9.725 (at Arizona State, 1/8/16)





KAMI SHOWS

• Three-Time J.O. National Qualifier• Region 1 Championships: Bar Champion (2011, 2012)• Region 1 Bars Champion: (2011, 2012)

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

2016 NOTES


CAREER HIGHS


PERSONAL• 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 KAMIFavorite TV show growing up: Kenan & Kel, That’s So RavenFavorite meal/food: SeafoodFavorite class that you’ve taken: Psychology 288What would you do with a Time Machine?: Fast forward to see what my family and job would look likeCelebrity Crush: DrakeFavorite thing about Nebraska (the school): Facilities (for sports)Best thing about Nebraska (the place): The nice peopleFondest Gymnastics memory: Qualifying to Junior Olympics Nationals 3 years in a row (2010, 2011, 2012)Who is your best friend on the team?: Sienna CrouseDo 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?: SpeedWhat is your favorite song?: “Let Me Love You” by Mario and “Right Hand” by DrakeWhat do you want to do after college?: Gymnastics coach or sports psychologistWhat is your favorite event?: BarsWhy did you choose Nebraska?: The coaches and teammates

SEASON HIGHS



#11 Nebraska 194.050, Arizona State 192.700, Bowling Green 191.900 1/8/16 • Tempe, Ariz



Hollie Blanske• Career HighsVault: 9.95 (3 times, last at Rutgers, 1/24/15)Bars: 9.90 (2 times, last at Masters Classic, 2/23/14)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: 39.60 (at Big Ten Championships, 3/22/14)

• 2016 Season HighsVault: 9.70 (at Arizona State, 1/8)Bars: 8.90 (at Arizona State, 1/8)Beam: 9.00 (at Arizona State, 1/8)Floor: 9.75 (at Arizona State, 1/8)All-Around: 37.350 (at Arizona State, 1/8)

Jennie Laeng • Career HighsVault: 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 (2 times, last at Arizona State, 1/8/16)All-Around: 39.350 (at Arizona State, 1/8/16)

• 2016 Season HighsVault: 9.825 (at Arizona State 1/8)Bars: 9.85 (at Arizona State, 1/8)Beam: 9.825 (at Arizona State, 1/8)Floor: 9.85 (at Arizona State, 1/8)All-Around: 39.350 (at Arizona State, 1/8)

Ashley Lambert• Career HighsVault: 10.00 (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: 39.375 (vs. Penn State, 1/17/15)

• 2016 Season HighsVault: 9.55 (at Arizona State, 1/8)Bars: 9.80 (at Arizona State, 1/8)Floor: 9.825 (at Arizona State, 1/8)

Madison McConkey • Career HighsBars: 9.70 (vs. Arkansas, 3/8/14)Beam: 9.10 (at Arizona State, 1/8/16)Floor: 8.85 (vs. Lindenwood, 1/9/15)

• 2016 Season HighsBars: 8.90 (at Arizona State, 1/8)Beam: 9.10 (at Arizona State, 1/8)

Grace Williams • Career Highs

Vault: 9.90 (at B1G Five, 3/14/15)Bars: 9.90 (at Masters Classic, 3/1/15)Beam: 9.925 (vs. Penn State, 1/17/15)Floor: 9.90 (at Rutgers, 1/24/15)All-Around: 39.375 (at Masters Classic, 3/1/15)

• 2016 Season HighsVault: 9.70 (at Arizona State, 1/8)Bars: 9.85 (at Arizona State, 1/8)Beam: 9.825 (at Arizona State, 1/8)Floor: 9.65 (at Arizona State, 1/8)All-Around: 39.025 (at Arizona State, 1/8)

Danielle Breen• Career HighsBars: 9.875 (at Big Ten Championships, 3/21/15)Beam: 9.85 (2 times, last at at Big Ten Championships, 3/21/15)

• 2016 Season HighsBars: 9.80 at (Arizona State, 1/8)Beam: 9.775 (at Arizona State, 1/8)

Catelyn Orel• Career HighsVault: 9.70 (at Arizona State, 1/8/16)Floor: 9.30 (at Arizona State, 1/8/16)

• 2016 Season HighsVault: 9.70 (at Arizona State, 1/8)Floor: 9.30 (at Arizona State, 1/8)

Megan Schweihofer• Career HighsVault: 9.725 (at Arizona State, 1/8/16)Beam: 9.825 (at Arizona State, 1/8/16)Floor: 9.775 (at Arizona State, 1/8/16)

• 2016 Season HighsVault: 9.725 (at Arizona State, 1/8)Beam: 9.825 (at Arizona State, 1/8)Floor: 9.775 (at Arizona State, 1/8)

HUSKER HIGH SCORES



INDIVIDUAL MEET-BY-MEET RESULTSHollie Blanske - SeniorDate Meet All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor 1/8 @ Arizona State Triangular 37.350 9.70 8.90 9.00 9.75 Season Highs 37.350 9.70 8.90 9.00 9.75

Danielle Breen - SophomoreDate Meet All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor 1/8 @ Arizona State Triangular -- -- 9.80 9.775 -- Season Highs -- -- 9.80 9.775 --

Jennie Laeng - JuniorDate Meet All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor 1/8 @ Arizona State Triangular 39.350 9.825 9.85 9.825 9.85 Season Highs 39.350 9.825 9.85 9.825 9.85

Ashley Lambert - JuniorDate Meet All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor 1/8 @ Arizona State Triangular -- 9.55 9.80 -- 9.825 Season Highs -- 9.55 9.80 -- 9.825

Madison McConkey - SeniorDate Meet All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor 1/8 @ Arizona State Triangular -- -- 8.90 9.10 -- Season Highs -- -- 8.90 9.10 --

Catelyn Orel - FreshmanDate Meet All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor 1/8 @ Arizona State Triangular -- -- -- 9.70 9.30 Season Highs -- -- -- 9.70 9.30

Megan Schweihofer - FreshmanDate Meet All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor 1/8 @ Arizona State Triangular -- 9.725 -- 9.825 9.775 Season Highs -- 9.725 -- 9.825 9.775

Grace Williams - SophomoreDate Meet All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor 1/8 @ Arizona State Triangular 39.025 9.70 9.85 9.825 9.65 Season Highs 39.025 9.70 9.85 9.825 9.65

Overall: 194.050 (at. Arizona State) Vault: 48.650 Bars: 48.200 Beam: 48.350 Floor: 48.850

at Arizona State at Arizona State at Arizona State at Arizona State

2016 TEAM HIGH SCORES



2016 RADIO & TV ROSTER

Hollie BlanskeSr. | AA | 5-2

Danielle BreenSo. | AA | 5-4

Kelli ChungFr. | AA | 5-1

Sienna CrouseFr. | AA | 5-3

Megan KuoFr. | AA | 5-3

Jennie LaengJr. | AA | 5-7

Ashley LambertJr. | AA | 5-0

Madison McConkeySr. | AA | 5-4

Catelyn OrelFr. | AA | 5-3

Megan SchweihoferFr. | AA | 5-0

Kami ShowsFr. | AA | 5-5

Grace WilliamsSo. | AA | 5-1

Dan KendigHead Coach

Heather BrinkAssociate Head Coach

Dan MillerAssistant Coach

Russell WarfieldVolunteer Assistant

Coach

Jessie DeZielStudent Assistant

Coach

Tom DufresneAthletic Trainer

Dan RidenourStrength Coach

Jake JundtStudent Manager

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