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2016 Record ................................................................. 31-12 (7-2 Big Ten)2016 Big Ten Conference Finish ................................... Second (196.900)2016 NCAA Iowa City Regional .................................... Second (196.550)National Finish .................................................................. Eighth (195.775)2016 High Score ............................................................................ 197.350All-Americans Returning/Lost .............................................................. 1/1Letterwinners Returning/Lost ............................................................ 10/2Newcomers ............................................................................................... 5

Head Coach ..................................Dan Kendig, 24th Year (Kentucky, 1979)Record at Nebraska ................................................... 545-207-4 (23 years)Career Record ............................................................ 658-319-5 (33 years)Office Phone ........................................................................(402) 472-3808Office Address ....................... 203 NU Coliseum - Lincoln, NE 68588-0648Associate Head Coach ....................................... Heather Brink (Sixth Year)Assistant Coach ........................................................Dan Miller (Sixth Year)

Women’s Gymnastics Contact ................................................James HajekOffice Phone ........................................................................(402) 472-7776E-Mail ...........................................................................jhajek@huskers.comCommunications Fax ...........................................................(402) 472-2005Web Site ................................................................................. Huskers.comWomen’s Gymnastics Twitter .......................................... @HuskersWGymWomen’s Gymnastics Facebook .......................................NebraskaWGymWomen’s Gymnastics Instagram ...............................HuskerswgymnasticsWomen’s Gymnastics Snapchat ........................................NebraskaWGym

Location ................................................................................. Lincoln, Neb.Population ......................................................................................268,738Founded ...............................................................................................1869Enrollment ........................................................................................25,897Colors ............................................................................. Scarlet and CreamNickname .................................................................. Cornhuskers, HuskersConference ......................................................................................Big TenHome Facility ..........................................Bob Devaney Sports Center (7,907)President .................................................................Hank M. Bounds, Ph.D.Chancellor ......................................................................... Ronnie D. GreenFaculty Athletics Representative .......................... Josephine Potuto, J.D.Director of Athletics ...........................................................Shawn Eichorst

Danielle BreenJunior

Ames, Iowa

THE 2017 HUSKERS

Kelli ChungRedshirt Freshman

Torrance, Calif.

Alexa ClarkFreshman

Golden, Colo.

Sienna CrouseSophomoreFargo, N.D.

Abbie EppersonJunior

Plano, Texas

Sierra HasselFreshman

Johnston, Iowa

Taylor HouchinFreshman

Republic, Mo.

Megan KuoRedshirt Freshman

Arcadia, Calif.

Jennie LaengSenior

West Middlesex, Pa.

Ashley LambertSenior

Newport News, Va.

Laura OhFreshman

Shoreview, Minn

Catelyn OrelSophomore

Blue Springs, Mo.

Megan SchweihoferSophomoreChina, Mich.

Kami ShowsRedshirt FreshmanWinchester, Calif.

Grace WilliamsJunior

Linden, Mich.

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Name Height Year Events Hometown High School/College Club Danielle Breen 5-4 Jr. AA Ames, Iowa Gilbert Triad Gymnastics Kelli Chung 5-1 RFr. AA Torrance, Calif. Torrance Gym-MaxAlexa Clark 5-3 Fr. AA Golden, Colo. Golden Colorado Gymnastics InstituteSienna Crouse 5-3 So. AA Fargo, N.D. Fargo South American Gold GymnasticsAbbie Epperson 5-2 Jr. AA Allen, Texas Allen/Maryland Metroplex GymnasticsSierra Hassel 5-3 Fr. AA Johnston, Iowa Johnston Triad GymnasticsTaylor Houchin 5-3 Fr. AA Republic, Mo. Republic Gold Medal Gyms Megan Kuo 5-3 RFr. AA Arcadia, Calif. Arcadia Gym-MaxJennie Laeng 5-7 Sr. AA West Middlesex, Pa. Kennedy Catholic Olympic Dreams GymnasticsAshley Lambert 5-0 Sr. AA Newport News, Va. Menchville World Class Gymnastics Laura Oh 5-0 Fr. AA Shoreview, Minn. Mounds View Midwest GymnasticsCatelyn Orel 5-3 So. AA Blue Springs, Mo. Blue Springs South GAGEMegan Schweihofer 5-0 So. AA China, Mich. St. Clair Hunt’s Gymnastics AcademyKami Shows 5-5 RFr. AA Winchester, Calif. Vista Murrieta SCEGAGrace Williams 5-1 Jr. AA Linden, Mich. Brighton Twistars USAHead Coach: Dan Kendig (24th Year)Associate Head Coach: Heather Brink (Sixth Year) Assistant Coach: Dan Miller (Sixth Year) Volunteer Assistant Coach: Russell Warfield (Third Year)

Taylor HOUCHIN ...........................................HOW-chinMegan KUO ...........................................................QUOJennie LAENG ........................................................LangMegan SCHWEIHOFER .............................SHWY-hof-erKAMI Shows ..................................................... Cam-EE

2017 NEBRASKA ROSTER

Senior (2): Jennie Laeng, Ashley LambertJunior (3): Danielle Breen, Abbie Epperson, Grace WilliamsSophomore (3): Sienna Crouse, Catelyn Orel, Megan SchweihoferRedshirt Freshman (3): Kelli Chung, Megan Kuo, Kami ShowsFreshman (4): Alexa Clark, Sierra Hassel, Taylor Houchin, Laura Oh

California (3): Kelli Chung, Megan Kuo, Kami ShowsColorado (1): Alexa ClarkIowa (2): Danielle Breen, Sierra HasselNorth Dakota (1): Sienna CrouseMichigan (2): Megan Schweihofer, Grace WilliamsMinnesota (1): Laura OhMissouri (2): Taylor Houchin, Catelyn OrelPennsylvania (1): Jennie LaengTexas (1): Abbie EppersonVirginia (1): Ashley Lambert

ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

HUSKERS BY CLASS

HUSKER HOMESAccounting (3): Danielle Breen, Sierra Hassel, Megan SchweihoferAdvertising and Public Relations (1): Ashley LambertBiological Sciences (1): Kelli ChungChild, Youth and Family Studies (1): Kami ShowsCriminology and Criminal Justice (1): Abbie EppersonEducation (1): Megan KuoNutrition, Exercise and Health Science (1): Alexa ClarkPsychology (1): Jennie LaengElementary Education and Special Education (1): Grace WilliamsUndeclared (4): Sienna Crouse, Taylor Houchin, Laura Oh, Catelyn Orel

HUSKERS BY MAJOR

The 2017 Huskers: Back row (from left): Taylor Houchin, Kami Shows, Danielle Breen, Megan Kuo, Abbie Epperson, Alexa Clark, Sienna Crouse, Grace Williams, Megan Schweihofer. Front row (from left): Catelyn Orel, Laura Oh, Ashley Lambert, Jennie Laeng, Kelli Chung, Sierra Hassel.

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Location ....................New Brunswick, N.J.Host School ...................................RutgersDate ............................Saturday, March 18Meet Time .......................................... TBAArena (Capacity) ...Rutgers Athletic Center (8,000)

Date Day Meet Location Time (CT)Jan. 15 Sunday Penn State (Tumble N Rumble) Devaney Center 1:15 p.m.Jan. 21 Saturday at Rutgers New Brunswick, N.J. 6 p.m. with Brown and West Chester Jan. 28 Saturday at Michigan Ann Arbor, Mich. 3 p.m.Feb. 3 Friday at Oklahoma Norman, Okla. 6:45 p.m. with Denver, Texas Woman’sFeb. 5 Sunday Iowa Devaney Center 1 p.m.Feb. 11 Saturday at Minnesota Minneapolis, Minn. 4 p.m.Feb. 17 Friday at Lindenwood St. Charles, Mo. 2 p.m. with Brown, Seattle Pacific Feb. 25 Saturday Masters Classic Devaney Center 6 p.m. California, Southeast Missouri, Utah StateMarch 11 Saturday at B1G Five Meet Champaign, Ill. 2 p.m. Illinois, Maryland, Michigan St., Ohio St.March 18 Saturday at Big Ten Championships New Brunswick, N.J. TBAApril 1 Saturday NCAA Regionals TBA TBACampus Sites: Lincoln, Neb.; Athens, Ga.; Champaign, Ill.; Fayetteville, Ark; Morgantown, W.Va.; Seattle, Wash.April 14 Friday at NCAA Semifinals St. Louis, Mo. TBAApril 15 Saturday at NCAA Super Six Finals St. Louis, Mo. TBA

BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS

* Lincoln

OKLAHOMAwith Denver, Texas Woman’s

at Norman, Okla.Friday, Feb. 3

6:45 p.m.

RUTGERSwith Brown, West Chesterat New Brunswick, N.J.

Saturday, Jan. 216 p.m.

MICHIGANat Ann Arbor, Mich.Saturday, Jan. 28

3 p.m.

2017 SCHEDULE

NEBRASKA’S TRAVEL PLANS

MINNESOTAat Minneapolis, Minn.

Saturday, Feb. 114 p.m.

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LINDENWOODwith Brown, Seattle Pacific

at St. Charles, Mo.Friday, Feb. 17

1 p.m.

B1G FIVE MEETat Champaign, Ill.

Saturday, March 11 2 p.m.

BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPSat New Brunswick, N.J.

Saturday, March 182 p.m.

NCAA LINCOLN REGIONALat Lincoln, Neb.Saturday, April 1

TBA

NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPSat St. Louis, Mo.

April 14-15TBA

Location ..............................Host SchoolLincoln, Neb. ...........................NebraskaAthens, Ga. ...................................GeorgiaChampaign, Ill. ................................ IllinoisFayetteville, Ark. ..........................ArkansasMorgantown, W.Va. ..............West VirginiaSeattle, Wash. .........................Washington

Location .............................. St. Louis, Mo.Semifinals ..........................Friday, April 14Super Six Finals ........... Saturday, April 15Arena .................................Chaifetz Arena

NCAA REGIONALS NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS