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WEEKLY NOTES: FEB. 21, 2014 1 The No. 8 Nebraska women’s gymnastics team will return to the Bob Devaney Sports Center this weekend to host the 24th annual Masters Classic on Sunday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. CST. Joining NU at the meet will be Kentucky, Wisconsin-Stout and Bridgeport. The matchup between the Huskers (6-1, 3-1 Big Ten), Wildcats (4-5, 1-3 SEC), Blue Devils (5-6, 2-2 WIAC) and the Purple Knights (9-2, 2-0 ECC) will also serve as the team’s Power of Pink event for breast cancer awareness. Fans unable to attend the meet can follow along with free live stats or live stream video on Huskers.com. Live updates will also be posted on Twitter on the official NU women’s gymnastics account (@HuskersWGym). Nebraska returns to its home gym this weekend looking to bounce back from a loss to No. 7 Michigan last weekend. The Huskers are 2-1 in the Devaney Center in 2014, averaging a score of 196.575 in their home meets. Power of Pink Meet The Huskers will host their “Power of Pink” event on Sunday to spread support for breast cancer awareness. Pink-themed prizes will be distributed throughout the afternoon while supplies last. The first 1000 fans will also receive pink pom-poms. Fans are also encouraged to wear pink alongside the Huskers for this meet. Scouting Kentucky • The Huskers already faced Kentucky at the Ozone Collegiate Classic in January where Nebraska took home a 196.250-194.650 victory over the Wildcats and Alabama. • Nebraska owns a 9-0 all-time record against Kentucky with the last meeting between the two on Jan. 18 of this year for the Ozone Collegiate Classic. • Head coach Tim Garrison is in his second year with the Wildcats, previously coaching the Huskers under Dan Kendig as an assistant coach from 2006-2011. • Last weekend the Wildcats competed at the Metroplex Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas against No. 1 Oklahoma, No. 3 LSU, and 17th ranked Arizona. Kentucky scored a 194.850, to finish behind Oklahoma’s 198.175, LSU’s 197.875 and Arizona’s 195.625 to take fourth at the event. Scouting Wisconsin-Stout • The Huskers have never faced Wisconsin-Stout in competition before. • The Blue Devils compete in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic conference and hold a 2-2 conference record this season. • Nebraska junior Jessie DeZiel’s sister, Brittany DeZiel is a senior on the Blue Devils squad. • UW-Stout, swept all four events on their way to defeating Gustavus Adolpus 181.375-170.500 last weekend at home in Menomonie, Wis. • Head coach Becky Beaulieu is in her eighth year with the Blue Devils. • UW-Stout is 5-6 overall on the season earning their highest team score of 183.550 on Feb. 7 at the John Zuerlein Invitational against Hamline University and Eau Claire. A Glance At The Wildcats Head Coach: Tim Garrison (Second Year) 2014 Record: 4-5, 1-3 SEC 2014 High Score: 195.450 2013 Record: 9-15-1 Conference Finish: 8th (194.60) 2013 NCAA Finish: N/A 2013 High Score: 196.700 MEET SIX: 24TH MASTERS CLASSIC No. 8 Nebraska vs. Kentucky, Bridgeport, Wisconsin-Stout SUNDAY, FEB. 23 | 2 P.M. CST | BOB DEVANEY SPORTS CENTER NEBRASKA Women’s Gymnastics 136 ALL-AMERICANS 29 CONSECUTIVE POSTSEASON APPEARANCES 23 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS 14 COSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS 5 NCAA CHAMPIONS 21 NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP APPEARANCES Gymnastics Contact: Maggie Still I Office: 402-472-6263 I Cell: 832-347-7137 I Media Relations Fax: 402-472-2005 I Email: [email protected] 2014 Schedule Date Opponent/Meet Time/Results Jan. 11 Northern Illinois W, 196.625-192.525 Jan. 18 at Ozone Collegiate Classic W, 196.250 1st/3 Alabama, Kentucky Jan. 24 at Iowa W, 196.450-193.250 Feb. 1 Minnesota W, 196.975-195.900 Feb. 8 Penn State W, 197.225-196.150 Feb. 14 Michigan L, 196.650-196.125 Feb. 23 Masters Classic 2 p.m. Kentucky, Wisconsin-Stout, Bridgeport March 1 at Oregon State with Arizona State 6 p.m. March 9 Arkansas 2 p.m. March 15 at Michigan State with Illinois, Ohio State 1:30 p.m. March 22 Big Ten Championships TBA (at Penn State) April 5 at NCAA Regionals TBA April 18 NCAA Preliminaries TBA April 19 NCAA Super Six Finals TBA April 20 NCAA Event Finals TBA Note: All times listed are central and subject to change. Home meets are in bold and will be held at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. 2014 Roster Name Yr. Events Hometown Jordyn Beck R. Fr. AA Overland Park, Kan. Hollie Blanske So. AA Oak Grove, Minn. Jessie DeZiel Jr. AA Rogers, Minn. Jennie Laeng Fr. AA West Middlesex, Pa. Ashley Lambert Fr. AA Newport News, Va. Amanda Lauer Jr. AA Sioux City, Iowa Jennifer Lauer Jr. AA Sioux City, Iowa Ariel Martin R. Fr. AA Chicago, Ill. Madison McConkey So. AA Lincoln, Neb. Jamie Schleppenbach So. AA Lincoln, Neb. Desire’ Stephens So. AA Omaha, Neb. Emily Wong Sr. AA Grand Forks, N.D. Head Coach: Dan Kendig (21st Year) Assistant Coach: Heather Brink (Third Year) Assistant Coach: Dan Miller (Third Year) Volunteer Assistant Coach: Alina Weinstein (First Year) Manager: Owen Field (Fourth Year) Husker Gymnastics Online Website: Huskers.com Facebook: Facebook.com/NebraskaWGym Twitter: Twitter.com/HuskersWGym HUSKERS GEAR UP FOR 24TH MASTERS CLASSIC A Glance At The Blue Devils Head Coach: Becky Beaulieu (Eighth Year) 2014 Record: 5-6, 2-2 WIAC 2014 High Score: 183.550 2013 Record: 9-12 Conference Finish: 5th (185.45) 2013 NCAA Finish: N/A 2013 High Score: 185.45

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Page 1: Women’s Gymnastics · The No. 8 Nebraska women’s gymnastics team battled uncharacteristic struggles in their loss against Big Ten rival Michigan last Friday 196.650-196.125. The

Weekly Notes: Feb. 21, 2014

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The No. 8 Nebraska women’s gymnastics team will return to the Bob Devaney Sports Center this weekend to host the 24th annual Masters Classic on Sunday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. CST. Joining NU at the meet will be Kentucky, Wisconsin-Stout and Bridgeport. The matchup between the Huskers (6-1, 3-1 Big Ten), Wildcats (4-5, 1-3 SEC), Blue Devils (5-6, 2-2 WIAC) and the Purple Knights (9-2, 2-0 ECC) will also serve as the team’s Power of Pink event for breast cancer awareness. Fans unable to attend the meet can follow along with free live stats or live stream video on Huskers.com. Live updates will also be posted on Twitter on the official NU women’s gymnastics account (@HuskersWGym).

Nebraska returns to its home gym this weekend looking to bounce back from a loss to No. 7 Michigan last weekend. The Huskers are 2-1 in the Devaney Center in 2014, averaging a score of 196.575 in their home meets.

Power of Pink Meet The Huskers will host their “Power of Pink” event on Sunday to spread support for breast cancer awareness.

Pink-themed prizes will be distributed throughout the afternoon while supplies last. The first 1000 fans will also receive pink pom-poms. Fans are also encouraged to wear pink alongside the Huskers for this meet.

Scouting Kentucky• The Huskers already faced Kentucky at the Ozone Collegiate Classic in January where Nebraska took home a 196.250-194.650 victory over the Wildcats and Alabama.• Nebraska owns a 9-0 all-time record against Kentucky with the last meeting between the two on Jan. 18 of this year for the Ozone Collegiate Classic. • Head coach Tim Garrison is in his second year with the Wildcats, previously coaching the Huskers under Dan

Kendig as an assistant coach from 2006-2011. • Last weekend the Wildcats competed at the Metroplex Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas against No. 1 Oklahoma, No. 3 LSU, and 17th ranked Arizona. Kentucky scored a 194.850, to finish behind Oklahoma’s 198.175, LSU’s 197.875 and Arizona’s 195.625 to take fourth at the event.

Scouting Wisconsin-Stout• The Huskers have never faced Wisconsin-Stout in competition before.• The Blue Devils compete in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic conference and hold a 2-2 conference record this season. • Nebraska junior Jessie DeZiel’s sister, Brittany DeZiel is a senior on the Blue Devils squad. • UW-Stout, swept all four events on their way to defeating Gustavus Adolpus 181.375-170.500 last weekend at

home in Menomonie, Wis.• Head coach Becky Beaulieu is in her eighth year with the Blue Devils.• UW-Stout is 5-6 overall on the season earning their highest team score of 183.550 on Feb. 7 at the John Zuerlein Invitational against Hamline University and Eau Claire.

A Glance At The WildcatsHead Coach: Tim Garrison (Second Year) 2014 Record: 4-5, 1-3 SEC2014 High Score: 195.4502013 Record: 9-15-1Conference Finish: 8th (194.60)2013 NCAA Finish: N/A2013 High Score: 196.700

MEET SIX:24TH MASTERS CLASSIC No. 8 Nebraska vs. Kentucky, Bridgeport, Wisconsin-Stout

SUNDAY, FEB. 23 | 2 P.M. CST | BOB DEVANEY SPORTS CENTER

NEBRASKA Women’s Gymnastics

136 all-americans 29 consecutive postseason appearances23 conference championships 14 cosida academic all-americans 5 ncaa champions 21 ncaa championship appearances

Gymnastics Contact: Maggie Still I Office: 402-472-6263 I Cell: 832-347-7137 I Media Relations Fax: 402-472-2005 I Email: [email protected]

2014 Schedule Date Opponent/Meet Time/ResultsJan. 11 Northern Illinois W, 196.625-192.525Jan. 18 at Ozone Collegiate Classic W, 196.250 1st/3 Alabama, KentuckyJan. 24 at Iowa W, 196.450-193.250Feb. 1 Minnesota W, 196.975-195.900Feb. 8 Penn State W, 197.225-196.150Feb. 14 Michigan L, 196.650-196.125Feb. 23 Masters Classic 2 p.m. Kentucky, Wisconsin-Stout, BridgeportMarch 1 at Oregon State with Arizona State 6 p.m.March 9 Arkansas 2 p.m.March 15 at Michigan State with Illinois, Ohio State 1:30 p.m.March 22 Big Ten Championships TBA (at Penn State)April 5 at NCAA Regionals TBAApril 18 NCAA Preliminaries TBAApril 19 NCAA Super Six Finals TBAApril 20 NCAA Event Finals TBANote: All times listed are central and subject to change. Home meets are in bold and will be held at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.

2014 RosterName Yr. Events HometownJordyn Beck R. Fr. AA Overland Park, Kan.Hollie Blanske So. AA Oak Grove, Minn.Jessie DeZiel Jr. AA Rogers, Minn.Jennie Laeng Fr. AA West Middlesex, Pa.Ashley Lambert Fr. AA Newport News, Va.Amanda Lauer Jr. AA Sioux City, IowaJennifer Lauer Jr. AA Sioux City, IowaAriel Martin R. Fr. AA Chicago, Ill.Madison McConkey So. AA Lincoln, Neb.Jamie Schleppenbach So. AA Lincoln, Neb.Desire’ Stephens So. AA Omaha, Neb.Emily Wong Sr. AA Grand Forks, N.D.Head Coach: Dan Kendig (21st Year)Assistant Coach: Heather Brink (Third Year)Assistant Coach: Dan Miller (Third Year)Volunteer Assistant Coach: Alina Weinstein (First Year)Manager: Owen Field (Fourth Year)

Husker Gymnastics OnlineWebsite: Huskers.comFacebook: Facebook.com/NebraskaWGymTwitter: Twitter.com/HuskersWGym

HUSKERS GEAR UP FOR 24TH MASTERS CLASSIC

A Glance At The Blue DevilsHead Coach: Becky Beaulieu (Eighth Year) 2014 Record: 5-6, 2-2 WIAC2014 High Score: 183.5502013 Record: 9-12Conference Finish: 5th (185.45)2013 NCAA Finish: N/A2013 High Score: 185.45

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Scouting Bridgeport • The Huskers and Purple Knights have never met in competition.• Bridgeport competes in the East Coast Conference where they hold a 2-0 ECC record and a 9-2 overall record. • Last season Bridgeport took home the ECC conference title with a score of 195.875.• The Purple Knights are coming off a victory at the Yale

University Invitational last Saturday. They took first place with a team score of 192.275, Brown took second (191.075) while Southern Connecticut State was third (187.125).

Masters Classic Rotation Order Rotation Nebraska Kentucky UW-Stout Bridgeport1. Vault Floor Exercise Balance Beam Uneven Bars 2. Uneven Bars Vault Floor Exercise Balance Beam3. Balance Beam Uneven Bars Vault Floor Exercise4. Floor Exercise Balance Beam Uneven Bars Vault

Last Time Out: Huskers Make Strides in Loss to No. 7 Michigan The No. 8 Nebraska women’s gymnastics team battled uncharacteristic struggles in their loss against Big Ten rival

Michigan last Friday 196.650-196.125. The Huskers (6-1, 3-1 Big Ten) earned event titles on two events and in the all-around, but could not hold off the No. 7 Wolverines (9-0, 4-0 Big Ten) who remained undefeated on the season.

Senior Emily Wong captured her sixth floor title of the season en-route to another all-around crown notching a 39.475. Wong also added a first-place finish on bars posting a mark of 9.90. The Grand Forks, ND., native is still undefeated on floor and in the all-around this season.

“We are better than how we competed tonight,” head coach Dan Kendig said. “Beam was tough on our team, but I felt like we still had good routines. It affected us a little bit. It felt like we got the wind knocked out of us a little. But, there is no reason to focus on this. We just need to use this experience to fuel the fire and get back in there and make some changes and we will be better next time because of it.”

The Huskers started their evening on vault earning a steady 49.250. Nebraska was paced by DeZiel who tallied a 9.90, while Ariel Martin picked-up her new season-high score of 9.875. Wong (9.85) and Blanske (9.825) rounded out the lineup hitting two key marks.

Michigan began their night on bars, registering a 49.025. They were led by Shelby Gies’s mark of 9.85. With one rotation in the books, Nebraska jumped out to an early lead over the Wolverines 49.250-49.025.

Nebraska took to bars for their second rotation earning a team mark of 49.225. Wong fueled the Huskers sticking a strong 9.90 to claim the event title. In her first appearance as a Husker, Jennie Laeng soared to a 9.875 on bars to take second-place. DeZiel also chipped in a 9.875, while Blanske added a 9.825.

The Wolverines earned a 49.275 on vault, led by senior Joanna Sampson’s 9.925 score to earn the event title. After the second rotation the Huskers narrowly led 98.475-98.300.

NU had uncharacteristic struggles on beam in its third rotation of the evening, finishing with a 48.650 on the evening. Wong and Blanske both displayed strength recording identical 9.80 marks, while Schleppenbach pitched in a 9.775.

Michigan took to floor for their third rotation notching a team score of 49.375 with Joanna Sampson putting up a vital 9.90. After the third rotation Michigan took the lead 147.675-147.125.

Nebraska finished the evening on floor posting a 49.000. Wong led the way for the Big Red, earning an exciting 9.925 in front of the home crowd. Blanske (9.85) and Schleppenbach added two solid scores to round out the lineup.

MU finished the night with a 48.975 on beam. Nicole Artz, and Joanna Sampson picked-up identical scores of 9.825 to lead the Wolverines and tie for the event title. The effort was enough to top the Huskers and the Wolverines took the 196.650-196.125 victory on the night.

A Glance At The Purple KnightsHead Coach: Byron Knox (10th Year) 2014 Record: 9-2, 2-0 ECC 2014 High Score: 192.9752013 Record: 27-7Conference Finish: 1st (195.875)2013 NCAA Finish: N/A2013 High Score: 196.50

GymInfo National Rankings Released Feb. 10, 2014

Rank Team Team Ave.1. Oklahoma 197.4462. Florida 197.3923. LSU 197.3794. Utah 197.1355. Alabama 197.0256. Georgia 196.8647. Michigan 196.6508. Nebraska 196.6089. UCLA 196.51710. Auburn 196.25811. Oregon State 196.20512. Stanford 196.15413. Arkansas 196.12514. Illinois 195.90015. Minnesota 195.85416. Boise State 195.76717. Arizona 195.67918. Denver 195.64619. Central Michigan 195.44120. Penn State 195.38921. California 195.29622. Arizona State 195.26323. Ohio State 195.25424. Washington 195.13325. Kent State 194.971 *2014 Husker opponents listed in italics

Nebraska’s Team Event Rankings Event Rank AverageVault 7th 49.279Bars 10th 49.083Beam 6th 49.063Floor 9th 49.183

Huskers in the National Rankings Gymnast Event Rank AverageJessie DeZiel AA 24th 39.205 V T-19 9.880 Jennie Laeng UB T-16th 9.875

Emily Wong AA 4th 39.517 UB T-8th 9.896 FX T-7th 9.925

The Huskers fell to Big Ten rival No. 7 Michigan last Friday 196.650-196.125. Emily Wong took home the all-around title, with a score of 39.475.

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This Week in the Big Ten Friday, Feb. 21:• Illinois at the State of Illinois Classic (7 p.m. CT)• Michigan at Perfect 10 Challenge

• vs. Oklahoma, Alabama and West Virginia (7 p.m. CT)• Michigan State at Western Michigan (7 p.m. ET) • Minnesota at Iowa State (6:30 p.m. CT)

Saturday, Feb. 22:• Penn State at Rutgers w/Temple & Ursinus (6 p.m. ET)

Saturday, Feb. 23:• Illinois vs. Ohio State and Central Michigan (3 p.m. ET)• Iowa vs. UIC (3 p.m. CT)

2014 Event TitlesHollie Blanske (2) Floor (2): at Iowa, 1/24/14 (9.875); at Penn State, 2/8/14 (9.90)

Jessie DeZiel (4) Vault (2): vs. Northern Illinois, 1/12/14 (9.95); at Penn State, 2/8/14 Bars (1): vs. Northern Illinois, 1/12/14 (9.925) All-Around (1): at Penn State, 2/8/14 (39.575)

Ashley Lambert (1) Vault (1): at Iowa, 1/24/14 (9.90)

Jennifer Lauer (5) Beam (5): vs. Northern Illinois, 1/12/14 (9.85); at Ozone Collegiate Classic, 1/18/14 (9.925); at Iowa, 1/24/14 (9.90); vs. Minnesota, 2/1/14 (9.875); at Penn State, 2/8/14 (9.992)

Emily Wong (19) Vault (2): at Iowa, 1/24/14 (9.90); vs. Minnesota, 2/1/14 (9.925) Bars (5): at Ozone Collegiate Classic, 1/18/14 (9.875); at Iowa, 1/24/14 (9.90); vs. Minnesota, 2/1/14 (9.95); at Penn State, 2/8/14, (9.90); vs. Michigan, 2/14/14 (9.90) Floor (6): vs. Northern Illinois, 1/12/14 (9.95); at Ozone Collegiate Classic, 1/18/14 (9.95); at Iowa, 1/24/14 (9.875); vs. Minnesota, 2/1/14 (9.95); at Penn State, 2/8/14 (9.90); vs. Michigan, 2/14/14 (9.925) All-Around (6) vs. Northern Illinois, 1/12/14 (39.425); at Ozone Collegiate Classic, 1/18/14 (39.550); at Iowa, 1/24/14 (39.550); vs. Minnesota, 2/1/14 (39.525); at Penn State, 2/8/14 (39.575); vs. Michigan, 2/14/14 (39.475)

Nebraska’s 2014 Big Ten AwardsGymnast of the Week:

• Emily Wong: Jan. 13• Emily Wong: Feb. 10

Specialist of the Week: •Jennifer Lauer: Feb. 10

Nebraska in the Rankings The Huskers came in at eighth nationally in the latest GymInfo national team rankings, holding a season average

of 196.608 and an RQS (Regional Qualifying Score) of 196.485. NU pulled down four top-ten rankings on every event including rankings of No. 6 nationally on beam (49.063), No. 7 on vault (49.279), ninth on floor (49.183) and 10th on bars (49.083).

Oklahoma moved into the No. 1 spot after posting the highest team score of the 2014 season of 198.675 last weekend. Florida comes in second averaging a score of 197.392, while LSU (197.379), Utah (197.135) and Alabama (197.025) round out the top-five teams respectively. Nebraska and Michigan are the only two Big Ten teams ranked in the top-ten, while Illinois (14th), Minnesota (15th), Penn State (20th) and Ohio State (23) all make an appearance in the top 25.

Individually, Emily Wong paces the Huskers checking in at No. 4 in the all-around averaging a score of 39.517. Wong also adds rankings of eighth on bars 9.896, and seventh on floor 9.925. Junior Jessie DeZiel’s average of 39.205 in the all-around places her at 24th, she also claims a 19th ranking on vault. After making her debut on bars, freshman Jennie Laeng is ranked 16th with a score of 9.875.

Up Next for the Huskers Nebraska will hit the road next weekend for Corvallis, Oregon to face No.11 Oregon State and No. 22 Arizona

State in a tri-meet on Saturday, March 1 at 8 p.m. CT. (6 p.m. PT). These three teams will square off at Gill Coliseum on the campus of Oregon State for a top-25 battle.

Oregon State holds a No. 11 ranking nationally and a record of 7-1 overall. The Huskers hold a 13-12 series edge over the Beavers with the last meeting between the two teams coming in 2011 when NU took a 196.85-196.10 victory.

Arizona State is ranked No. 22 holding a 6-3 overall record. The Sun Devils own a 30-19 all-time lead over the Huskers with the last meeting in 2011 where Nebraska took home a 197.30-192.75 victory over the Sun Devils.

Noting the Masters Classic The Huskers will host the 24th annual Masters Classic this weekend in Lincoln, dating back to the inaugural meet

in 1989. NU has captured 20 Masters Classic team titles in that time period and holds all of the top-five team scores recorded at the competition. Nebraska earned the 2013 Masters Classic crown with the fourth-highest team score in school history of 197.050, defeating No. 16 Boise State and Iowa State at the Devaney Center.

Emily Wong took home the all-around crown posting a score of 39.60. The Huskers also recorded top-five team scores on bars (49.325), beam (49.175) and floor (49.375).

Huskers Showcased on Big Ten NetworkThe Nebraska women’s gymnastics team will be featured one more time this season at the Big Ten quad meet

in East Lansing, Michigan. The Huskers will face Michigan State, Illinois and Ohio State on Saturday, March 15 with coverage on the Big Ten Network two hours after the meet ends, approximately 2:30 p.m. CT.

On Saturday, March 22 BTN will televise the first session of the Big Ten Women’s Gymnastics Championship meet live at 11 a.m. CT, followed by the second session live at 4 p.m. CT. The championships are being held in University Park, Pa.

Injury Update: Jennifer LauerJunior Jennifer Lauer suffered a left foot injury at practice last Thursday Feb. 13 and will be out of competition

for the next four to six weeks depending on recovery. Lauer has been one of the top-ranked beam workers in the country from the start of the season, holding a top-five position for the past three weeks averaging a score of 9.888. She picked-up her first Big Ten Event Specialist of the Week award after posting a season-best tying score of 9.925 on beam against Penn State on Feb. 8th. Lauer has earned five event titles on beam and scored no lower than a 9.85 in any performance. Head coach Dan Kendig is hopeful in her recovery and looks forward to seeing her back in the rotations when she is ready.

Jessie DeZiel and the Huskers were featured on the Big Ten Network last weekend in their meet against Michigan. DeZiel is currently ranked No. 24 in the all-around.

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Defending Conference Champions Look For Continued SuccessAfter winning its second consecutive Big Ten conference title, Nebraska returns to the gym with even higher

expectations for the 2014 season. NU welcomes back seven letter winners from last season, including three All-Americans, as well as two Huskers returning from injuries last season, while adding two newcomers to the roster. The Huskers will have a stockpile of talent to once again rank among the nation’s elite collegiate programs. Head coach Dan Kendig, in his 21st season at Nebraska, sees the potential for continued success with the 2014 squad.

“I do think at the end of the day we will have a better team than we had last year,” Kendig said. “We definitely have the potential to have that happen. The girls are training incredibly hard and their focus is tremendous. This could be an exciting season for us.”

Three All-Americans Prepared to Lead Huskers In 2014Nebraska has been led by three returning All-Americans in 2014, including two honorees that captured six awards

last season. Jessie DeZiel and Emily Wong headline the group that has won 14 awards since 2011 and also includes senior Jamie Schleppenbach.

In the all-around competition the Huskers welcome back two first-team selections in DeZiel and Wong, who both competed in the 2013 NCAA Championships where they picked up All-American accolades. Tying for third overall in the all-around Wong claimed a first-team selection as teammate DeZiel placed 12 overall taking home second-team honors.

Nebraska looks for more success from its vaulting lineup as it holds one of the top three team scores in the country (49.725). This vaulting corps fields all three previous All-Americans in Wong, who picked up first-team honors last season, Schleppenbach a first team selection in 2011, and DeZiel, a second-team selection in 2012.

Kendig Builds One of Nation’s Top Programs

Now in his 21st year at the helm of the Nebraska gymnastics program, Head Coach Dan Kendig is the all-time winningest coach in Nebraska history. Since Kendig arrived at NU, his teams have compiled an outstanding 459-175-4 (.719) record, including a 303-62-2 regular season record. His most recent honor was in 2012 when he earned Big Ten Coach of the Year honors after guiding the Huskers to the program’s 22nd conference title.

Kendig has also led the Huskers to 15 NCAA Championship appearances in the past 18 seasons, including Super Six Finals appearances in 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2011. Kendig was honored as the NCAA Coach of the Year in 1999 and 2003, a year in which the Huskers finished fourth nationally. He guided the 2013 squad to another Big Ten conference title increasing Nebraska’s mark to 23 conference championships. The Huskers earned six All-America awards at the 2013 NCAA Championships and compiled a 19-5 overall record. Nebraska qualified for NCAA postseason competition for the 29th time in program history, finishing third at the NCAA Morgantown Regional. The 2013 squad posted three of the highest team scores in school history throughout the year while spending consistent time ranked as one of the nation’s top-10 teams.

NU Assistants Set to Lead Huskers in 2014Joining Kendig in his leadership of the Huskers this season will be third-year assistant coaches Heather Brink and

Dan Miller. Brink will continue her role in the gym as the team’s beam coach while assisting with floor choreography. Brink contributed to Nebraska’s continued success in 2013, as the Huskers claimed 13 beam titles including the Big Ten Championship title shared by Emily Wong and Jennifer Lauer with an identical score of 9.90. Wong went on to claim second-team All-American accolades on the event.

Miller will continue to lead NU’s efforts on vault and floor in 2014. He helped Nebraska’s vault and floor lineups continue to dominate in 2013. At the Big Ten Championships the Huskers posted four individual vault scores of 9.95 and a team-high score of 49.725, which helped secure the Huskers the Big Ten Conference title. Miller guided Britanny Skinner to her individual vault appearance at the NCAA Championships and Emily Wong and Jessie DeZiel to earn All-America honors.

Volunteer assistant coach Alina Weinstein is in her first season with NU’s full-time staff in 2014. Weinstein will assist Brink on balance beam, as well as the Huskers strength and conditioning programs.

Nebraska’s All-America AwardsAll-Around (First Team)Jessie DeZiel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2012Emily Wong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2013

All-Around (Second Team)Jessie DeZiel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2013Emily Wong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2012

Balance Beam (First Team)Emily Wong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2012

Balance Beam (Second Team)Jessie DeZiel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2013Emily Wong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2013

Vault (First Team)Jamie Schleppenbach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2011Emily Wong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2013

Vault (Second Team)Jessie DeZiel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2012

Floor Exercise (First Team)Jessie DeZiel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2012Emily Wong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2013

Floor Exercise (Second Team)Emily Wong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2012

Uneven Bars (First Team)Emily Wong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2011

Nebraska’s 2013 Big Ten AwardsAll-Big TenJessie DeZiel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First TeamJanelle Giblin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First TeamJennifer Lauer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First TeamEmily Wong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First TeamBrittany Skinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Second Team

All-Big Ten Championship TeamJessie DeZiel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AA, FX, VEmily Wong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AA, FX, UB, BBHollie Blanske. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VJanellle Giblin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VBrittany Skinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VJennifer Lauer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BBKassandra Nathe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UB

2013 Academic All-Big TenJessie DeZielJanelle GiblinKailyn HawkinsAmanda LauerJennifer Lauer Kassandra Nathe Jamie Schleppenbach Desire Stephens Emily Wong

Senior Emily Wong, has collected 19 event titles so far this season, and ranks fourth nationally in the all-around.

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Jessie DeZiel• Career Highs Vault: 9.95 (9 times, last at Penn State, 2/8/14) Bars: 9.925 (3 times, last vs Northern Illinois, 1/12/14) Beam: 9.90 (4 times, last at Penn State, 2/8/14 Floor: 9.95 (2 times, last at Big Ten Championships, 3/23/13) All-Around: 39.675 (vs. Iowa, 3/4/13)

• 2014 HighsVault: 9.95 (2 times, last at Penn State, 2/8/14)Bars: 9.925 (vs. Northern Illinois, 1/12/14) Beam: 9.90 (2 times, last at Penn State, 2/8/14)Floor: 9.875 (2 times, last at Penn State, 2/8/14)All-Around: 39.575 (at Penn State, 2/8/14)

Amanda Lauer• Career Highs Beam: 9.775 (vs. Minnesota, 2/1/14)

•2014 HighsBeam: 9.775 (vs. Minnesota, 2/1/14)

Emily Wong• Career Highs Vault: 9.95 (2 times, last at NCAA Morgantown Regional, 4/6/13) Bars: 9.95 (3 times, last vs. Minnesota, 2/1/14) Beam: 9.925 (3 times, last vs. Michigan State, 1/19/13) Floor: 9.975 (at Big Ten Championships, 3/23/13) All-Around: 39.725 (at Big Ten Championships, 3/23/13)

•2014 HighsVault: 9.925 (vs. Minnesota, 2/1/14)Bars: 9.95 (vs. Minnesota, 2/1/14)Beam: 9.875 (2 times, last at Penn State, 2/8/14)Floor: 9.95 (3 times, last vs. Minnesota, 2/1/14)All-Around: 39.575 (at Penn State, 2/8/14)

Desiré Stephens• Career Highs Vault: 9.875 (2 times, last vs. Minnesota, 2/1/14)

Bars: 9.875 (vs. Northern Illinois, 1/12/14)Beam: 9.175 (vs. Michigan, 2/14/14)

Floor: 9.85 (2 times, last vs. Minnesota, 2/1/14) All-Around: 38.45 (vs. Michigan, 2/14/14)

•2014 HighsVault: 9.875 (2 times, last vs. Minnesota, 2/1/14)Bars: 9.875 (vs. Northern Illinois, 1/12/14)Beam: 9.175 (vs. Michigan, 2/14/14)Floor: 9.85 (vs. Minnesota, 2/1/14)All-Around: 38.45 (vs. Michigan, 2/14/14)

Hollie Blanske• Career Highs Vault: 9.95 (2 times, last at Big Ten Championships, 3/23/13) Bars: 9.90 (vs. Minnesota, 2/1/14) Beam: 9.85 (at Penn State, 2/8/14) Floor: 9.925 (vs. Minnesota, 2/1/14) All-Around: 39.425 (vs. Minnesota, 2/1/14)

• 2014 HighsVault: 9.875 (2 times, last at Penn State, 2/8/14)Bars: 9.90 (vs. Minnesota, 2/1/14) Beam: 9.85 (at Penn State, 2/8/14)Floor: 9.925 (vs. Minnesota, 2/1/14)All-Around: 39.425 (vs. Minnesota, 2/1/14)

Jamie Schleppenbach• Career Highs Vault: 9.95 (4 times, last at Utah, 3/9/12) Bars: 9.875 (at Utah, 3/9/12) Beam: 9.90 (at Utah, 3/9/12) Floor: 9.85 (4 times, last at Penn State, 2/8/14) All-Around: 39.575 (at Utah, 3/9/12)

• 2014 HighsBeam: 9.85 (at Penn State, 2/8/14)Floor: 9.85 (at Penn State, 2/8/14)

Huskers High Scores Jordyn Beck• Career Highs

Bars: 9.80 (vs. Northern Illinois, 1/12/14)

• 2014 HighsBars: 9.80 (vs. Northern Illinois, 1/18/14)

Ariel Martin• Career Highs Vault: 9.875 (vs. Michigan, 2/14/14)

Bars: 9.825 (vs. Minnesota, 2/1/14)

• 2014 HighsVault: 9.875 (vs. Michigan, 2/14/14)Bars: 9.825 (vs. Minnesota, 2/1/14)

Jennifer Lauer• Career Highs Vault: 9.85 (2 times, last at Salt Lake City Regional, 4/7/12) Bars: 9.90 (2 times, last vs. Minnesota, 2/1/14) Beam: 9.95 (at Michigan, 1/12/13) Floor: 9.90 (vs. Iowa, 3/4/13) All-Around: 39.200 (2 times, last vs. Michigan State, 1/19/13)

•2014 Highs: Bars: 9.90 (vs. Minnesota, 2/1/14)Beam: 9.925 (2 times, last at Penn State, 2/8/14)Floor: 9.825 (2 times, last at Penn State, 2/8/14)

Ashley Lambert• Career Highs Vault: 9.90 (at Iowa, 1/24/14) Floor: 9.80 (at Iowa, 1/24/14)

•2014 HighsVault: 9.90 (at Iowa, 1/24/14)Floor: 9.80 (at Iowa, 1/24/14)

Jennie Laeng • Career Highs Bars 9.875 (vs. Michigan, 2/14/14)

•2014 HighsBeam: 9.875 (vs. Michigan, 2/14/14)

Madison McConkey • Career Highs Beam: 9.050 (vs. Michigan, 2/14/14)

•2014 HighsBeam: 9.050 (vs. Michigan, 2/14/14)

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Beam1. Jennifer Lauer ............................................... 9.9252. Jessie DeZiel ................................................... 9.903. Emily Wong .................................................. 9.8754. Hollie Blanske ................................................. 9.85 Jamie Schleppenbach ..................................... 9.856. Amanda Lauer .............................................. 9.7757. Desire’ Stephens ............................................ 9.175

Floor 1. Emily Wong .................................................... 9.952. Hollie Blanske ............................................... 9.9253. Jessie DeZiel ................................................. 9.8754. Desire’ Stephens ............................................. 9.85 Jame Schleppenbach ...................................... 9.856. Jennifer Lauer ............................................... 9.8257. Ashley Lambert .............................................. 9.80

2014 Top Individual Performances Vault 1. Jessie DeZiel ................................................... 9.952. Emily Wong .................................................. 9.9253. Ashley Lambert .............................................. 9.90 4. Hollie Blanske ............................................... 9.875 Desire’ Stephens ........................................... 9.875 Ariel Martin .................................................. 9.875

Bars 1. Emily Wong .................................................... 9.952. Jessie DeZiel ................................................. 9.9253. Hollie Blanske ................................................. 9.90 Jennifer Lauer .................................................. 9.90 5. Desire’ Stephens ........................................... 9.875 Jennie Laeng ................................................ 9.8756. Ariel Martin .................................................. 9.8257. Jordyn Beck .................................................... 9.808. Madison McConkey ....................................... 9.050

All-Around1. Emily Wong ................................................ 39.5752. Jessie DeZiel ............................................... 39.5753. Hollie Blanske ............................................. 39.4254. Desire’ Stephens .......................................... 38.450

2014 Nebraska Team ResultsOpponent Vault Bars Beam Floor Total Northern Illinois 49.250 49.225 49.025 49.125 196.625at Ozone Collegiate Classic 49.275 48.650 49.200 49.125 196.250 at Iowa 49.250 49.000 49.050 49.150 196.450Minnesota 49.250 49.325 49.050 49.350 196.975at Penn State 49.400 49.075 49.400 49.350 197.225Michigan 49.250 49.225 48.650 49.000 196.125Masters Classic --- --- --- --- ---at Oregon State, Arizona State --- --- --- --- ---Arkansas --- --- --- --- ---at Michigan State, Illinois, Ohio State --- --- --- --- ---Big Ten Championships (3/22) --- --- --- --- ---at NCAA Regionals (4/5) --- --- --- --- --- Season Highs 49.400 49.325 49.400 49.350 197.225

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Nebraska vs Northern Illinois (Jan. 12)W, 196.625-192.525 | Bob Devaney Sports Center | Lincoln, Neb. Name Vault Bars Beam Floor All-AroundJordyn Beck --- 9.80 --- --- ---Hollie Blanske 9.80 9.775 9.80 9.85 39.225Jessie DeZiel 9.95 9.925 9.75 9.70 39.325Jennie Laeng --- --- --- --- ---Ashley Lambert 9.775 --- --- --- ---Amanda Lauer --- --- 9.70 --- ---Jennifer Lauer --- --- 9.85 9.825 --- Ariel Martin 9.85 9.70 --- --- ---Madison McConkey --- --- --- --- ---Jamie Schleppenbach --- --- 9.80 9.65 ---Desiré Stephens 9.85 9.875 9.575 (ex) 9.80 ---Emily Wong 9.80 9.85 9.825 9.95 39.425 Team Totals 49.250 49.225 49.025 49.125 196.625

Team Vault Bars Beam Floor TotalNebraska 49.250 49.225 49.025 49.125 196.625Northern Illinois 48.60 48.475 47.050 48.40 192.525

Nebraska at Ozone Collegiate Classic vs Alabama and Kentucky (Jan. 18)W, 196.250-196.050 | Knoxville Convention Center | Knoxville Tenn. Name Vault Bars Beam Floor All-AroundJordyn Beck --- 9.175 --- --- ---Hollie Blanske 9.70 9.85 9.025 9.80 38.375Jessie DeZiel 9.875 9.55 9.90 9.875 39.200Jennie Laeng --- --- --- --- ---Ashley Lambert 9.825 --- --- --- ---Amanda Lauer --- --- 9.725 --- ---Jennifer Lauer --- --- 9.925 9.725 --- Ariel Martin 9.825 9.625 --- --- ---Madison McConkey --- --- --- --- ---Jamie Schleppenbach --- --- 9.80 9.15 ---Desiré Stephens 9.875 9.75 --- 9.775 ---Emily Wong 9.875 9.875 9.85 9.95 39.550 Team Totals 49.275 48.650 49.200 49.125 196.250

Team Vault Bars Beam Floor TotalNebraska 49.275 48.650 49.200 49.125 196.250Alabama 49.425 49.000 48.850 48.775 196.050Kentucky 48.750 48.400 48.625 48.875 194.650 Nebraska at Iowa (Jan. 24)

W, 196.450-193.250 | Carver-Hawkey Arena | Iowa City, Iowa Name Vault Bars Beam Floor All-AroundJordyn Beck --- 9.775 --- --- ---Hollie Blanske 9.875 9.825 9.725 9.875 39.300Jessie DeZiel 9.725 9.575 9.775 9.825 38.900Jennie Laeng --- --- --- --- ---Ashley Lambert 9.90 --- --- 9.80 ---Amanda Lauer --- --- 9.65 --- ---Jennifer Lauer --- --- 9.90 --- --- Ariel Martin 9.775 9.75 --- --- ---Madison McConkey --- --- --- --- ---Jamie Schleppenbach --- --- 9.775 9.775 ---Desiré Stephens 9.80 9.75 --- 9.775 ---Emily Wong 9.90 9.90 9.875 9.875 39.550 Team Totals 49.250 49.000 49.050 49.150 196.450

Team Vault Bars Beam Floor TotalNebraska 49.250 49.000 49.050 49.150 196.450Iowa 48.500 48.500 48.025 48.225 193.250

Nebraska vs. Minnesota (Feb. 1)W, 196.975-195.900 | Bob Devaney Sports Center | Lincoln, Neb. Name Vault Bars Beam Floor All-AroundJordyn Beck --- 9.75 --- --- ---Hollie Blanske 9.825 9.90 9.775 9.925 39.425Jessie DeZiel --- --- 9.85 --- ---Jennie Laeng --- --- 9.80 (ex) --- ---Ashley Lambert 9.80 --- --- 9.10 ---Amanda Lauer --- --- 9.775 --- ---Jennifer Lauer --- 9.90 9.875 9.80 --- Ariel Martin 9.825 9.825 --- --- ---Madison McConkey --- 9.60 (ex) --- --- ---Jamie Schleppenbach --- --- 9.775 9.825 ---Desiré Stephens 9.875 9.725 --- 9.85 ---Emily Wong 9.925 9.95 9.70 9.95 39.525 Team Totals 49.250 49.325 49.050 49.350 196.975

Team Vault Bars Beam Floor TotalNebraska 49.250 49.325 49.050 49.350 196.975Minnesota 48.950 48.900 49.075 48.975 195.900Nebraska at Penn State

W, 197.225-196.150 | Rec Hall | University Park, Pa. Name Vault Bars Beam Floor All-AroundJordyn Beck --- 9.725 --- --- ---Hollie Blanske 9.875 9.20 9.85 9.90 38.825Jessie DeZiel 9.95 9.85 9.90 9.875 39.575Jennie Laeng --- 9.85 (ex) --- --- ---Ashley Lambert --- --- --- --- ---Amanda Lauer --- --- 9.725 --- ---Jennifer Lauer --- 9.775 9.925 9.825 --- Ariel Martin 9.85 --- --- --- ---Madison McConkey --- --- --- --- ---Jamie Schleppenbach --- --- 9.85 9.85 ---Desiré Stephens 9.825 9.825 9.10 (ex) 9.375 ---Emily Wong 9.90 9.90 9.875 9.90 39.575 Team Totals 49.400 49.075 49.400 49.350 197.225

Team Vault Bars Beam Floor TotalNebraska 49.400 49.075 49.400 49.350 197.225Penn State 49.150 48.925 49.025 49.050 196.150

Nebraska vs. Michigan (Feb. 14)L, 196.650-196.125 | Bob Devaney Sports Center | Lincoln, Neb. Name Vault Bars Beam Floor All-AroundJordyn Beck --- --- --- --- ---Hollie Blanske 9.825 9.825 9.80 9.85 39.300Jessie DeZiel 9.90 9.875 9.60 9.65 39.025Jennie Laeng --- 9.875 8.95 (ex) --- ---Ashley Lambert 9.80 --- --- --- ---Amanda Lauer --- 9.75 (ex) 9.675 --- ---Jennifer Lauer --- --- --- --- --- Ariel Martin 9.875 --- --- --- ---Madison McConkey --- 9.050 --- --- ---Jamie Schleppenbach --- --- 9.775 9.825 ---Desiré Stephens 9.775 9.75 9.175 9.75 38.450Emily Wong 9.85 9.90 9.80 9.925 39.475 Team Totals 49.250 49.225 48.650 49.000 196.125

Team Vault Bars Beam Floor TotalNebraska 49.250 49.225 48.650 49.000 196.125Michigan 49.275 49.025 48.975 49.375 196.650

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Jordyn Beck - Redshirt FreshmanMeet Vault Bars Beam Floor All-AroundNorthern Illinois (1/11) -- 9.80 -- -- --at Ozone C.C. (1/18) -- 9.175 -- -- -- Alabama, Kentucky at Iowa (1/24) -- 9.775 -- -- --Minnesota (2/1) -- 9.75 -- -- --at Penn State (2/8) -- 9.725 -- -- --Michigan (2/14) -- -- -- -- --Masters Classic (2/23) -- -- -- -- -- Kentucky, Wisconsin-Stout, Bridgeportat Oregon State (3/1) -- -- -- -- -- Arizona StateArkansas (3/8) -- -- -- -- --at Michigan State -- -- -- -- -- Illinois, Ohio StateBig Ten Championships (3/22) -- -- -- -- --NCAA Regional (4/5) -- -- -- -- -- Season Highs -- 9.80 -- -- --

Hollie Blanske - Sophomore Meet Vault Bars Beam Floor All-AroundNorthern Illinois (1/11) 9.80 9.775 9.80 9.85 39.225at Ozone C.C. (1/18) 9.70 9.85 9.025 9.80 38.375 Alabama, Kentucky at Iowa (1/24) 9.875 9.825 9.725 9.875 39.300Minnesota (2/1) 9.825 9.90 9.775 9.925 39.425at Penn State (2/8) 9.875 9.20 9.85 9.90 38.825Michigan (2/14) 9.825 9.825 9.80 9.85 39.300Masters Classic (2/23) -- -- -- -- -- Kentucky, Wisconsin-Stout, Bridgeportat Oregon State (3/1) -- -- -- -- -- Arizona StateArkansas (3/8) -- -- -- -- --at Michigan State -- -- -- -- -- Illinois, Ohio StateBig Ten Championships (3/22) -- -- -- -- --NCAA Regional (4/5) -- -- -- -- -- Season Highs 9.875 9.90 9.85 9.925 39.425

Jessie DeZiel - JuniorMeet Vault Bars Beam Floor All-AroundNorthern Illinois (1/11) 9.95 9.925 9.75 9.70 39.325at Ozone C.C. (1/18) 9.875 9.55 9.90 9.875 39.200 Alabama, Kentucky at Iowa (1/24) 9.725 9.575 9.775 9.825 38.900Minnesota (2/1) -- -- 9.85 -- --at Penn State (2/8) 9.95 9.85 9.90 9.875 39.575Michigan (2/14) 9.90 9.875 9.60 9.65 39.025Masters Classic (2/23) -- -- -- -- -- Kentucky, Wisconsin-Stout, Bridgeportat Oregon State (3/1) -- -- -- -- -- Arizona StateArkansas (3/8) -- -- -- -- --at Michigan State -- -- -- -- -- Illinois, Ohio StateBig Ten Championships (3/22) -- -- -- -- --NCAA Regional (4/5) -- -- -- -- -- Season Highs 9.95 9.925 9.90 9.875 39.575

Jennie Laeng - FreshmanMeet Vault Bars Beam Floor All-AroundNorthern Illinois (1/11) -- -- -- -- --at Ozone C.C. (1/18) -- -- -- -- -- Alabama, Kentucky at Iowa (1/24) -- -- -- -- --Minnesota (2/1) -- -- 9.80 (ex) -- --at Penn State (2/8) -- 9.85 (ex) -- -- --Michigan (2/14) -- 9.875 8.95 (ex) -- --Masters Classic (2/23) -- -- -- -- -- Kentucky, Wisconsin-Stout, Bridgeportat Oregon State (3/1) -- -- -- -- -- Arizona StateArkansas (3/8) -- -- -- -- --at Michigan State -- -- -- -- -- Illinois, Ohio StateBig Ten Championships (3/22) -- -- -- -- --NCAA Regional (4/5) -- -- -- -- -- Season Highs -- 9.875 -- -- --

Nebraska Individual Meet-By-Meet Results

Ashley Lambert - FreshmanMeet Vault Bars Beam Floor All-AroundNorthern Illinois (1/11) 9.775 -- -- -- --at Ozone C.C. (1/18) 9.825 -- -- -- -- Alabama, Kentucky at Iowa (1/24) 9.90 -- -- 9.80 --Minnesota (2/1) 9.80 -- -- 9.10 --at Penn State (2/8) -- -- -- -- --Michigan (2/14) 9.80 -- -- -- --Masters Classic (2/23) -- -- -- -- -- Kentucky, Wisconsin-Stout, Bridgeportat Oregon State (3/1) -- -- -- -- -- Arizona StateArkansas (3/8) -- -- -- -- --at Michigan State -- -- -- -- -- Illinois, Ohio StateBig Ten Championships (3/22) -- -- -- -- --NCAA Regional (4/5) -- -- -- -- -- Season Highs 9.90 -- -- 9.80 --

Amanda Lauer - JuniorMeet Vault Bars Beam Floor All-AroundNorthern Illinois (1/11) -- -- 9.70 -- --at Ozone C.C. (1/18) -- -- 9.725 -- -- Alabama, Kentucky at Iowa (1/24) -- -- 9.65 -- --Minnesota (2/1) -- -- 9.775 -- --at Penn State (2/8) -- -- 9.725 -- --Michigan (2/14) -- 9.75 (ex) 9.675 -- --Masters Classic (2/23) -- -- -- -- -- Kentucky, Wisconsin-Stout, Bridgeportat Oregon State (3/1) -- -- -- -- -- Arizona StateArkansas (3/8) -- -- -- -- --at Michigan State -- -- -- -- -- Illinois, Ohio StateBig Ten Championships (3/22) -- -- -- -- --NCAA Regional (4/5) -- -- -- -- -- Season Highs -- -- 9.775 -- --

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Jennifer Lauer - JuniorMeet Vault Bars Beam Floor All-AroundNorthern Illinois (1/11) -- -- 9.85 9.825 --at Ozone C.C. (1/18) -- -- 9.925 9.725 -- Alabama, Kentucky at Iowa (1/24) -- -- 9.90 -- --Minnesota (2/1) -- 9.90 9.875 9.80 --at Penn State (2/8) -- 9.775 9.925 9.825 --Michigan (2/14) -- -- -- -- --Masters Classic (2/23) -- -- -- -- -- Kentucky, Wisconsin-Stout, Bridgeportat Oregon State (3/1) -- -- -- -- -- Arizona StateArkansas (3/8) -- -- -- -- --at Michigan State -- -- -- -- -- Illinois, Ohio StateBig Ten Championships (3/22) -- -- -- -- --NCAA Regional (4/5) -- -- -- -- -- Season Highs -- 9.90 9.925 9.825 --

Ariel Martin - Redshirt FreshmanMeet Vault Bars Beam Floor All-AroundNorthern Illinois (1/11) 9.85 9.70 -- -- --at Ozone C.C. (1/18) 9.825 9.625 -- -- -- Alabama, Kentucky at Iowa (1/24) 9.775 9.75 -- -- --Minnesota (2/1) 9.825 9.825 -- -- --at Penn State (2/8) 9.85 -- -- -- --Michigan (2/14) 9.875 -- -- -- --Masters Classic (2/23) -- -- -- -- -- Kentucky, Wisconsin-Stout, Bridgeportat Oregon State (3/1) -- -- -- -- -- Arizona StateArkansas (3/8) -- -- -- -- --at Michigan State -- -- -- -- -- Illinois, Ohio StateBig Ten Championships (3/22) -- -- -- -- --NCAA Regional (4/5) -- -- -- -- -- Season Highs 9.875 9.825 -- -- --

Nebraska Individual Meet-By-Meet Results

Madison McConkey - SophomoreMeet Vault Bars Beam Floor All-AroundNorthern Illinois (1/11) -- -- -- -- --at Ozone C.C. (1/18) -- -- -- -- -- Alabama, Kentucky at Iowa (1/24) -- -- -- -- --Minnesota (2/1) -- 9.60 (ex) -- -- --at Penn State (2/8) -- -- -- -- --Michigan (2/14) -- 9.05 -- -- --Masters Classic (2/23) -- -- -- -- -- Kentucky, Wisconsin-Stout, Bridgeportat Oregon State (3/1) -- -- -- -- -- Arizona StateArkansas (3/8) -- -- -- -- --at Michigan State -- -- -- -- -- Illinois, Ohio StateBig Ten Championships (3/22) -- -- -- -- --NCAA Regional (4/5) -- -- -- -- -- Season Highs -- 9.05 -- -- --

Jamie Schleppenbach - SeniorMeet Vault Bars Beam Floor All-AroundNorthern Illinois (1/11) -- -- 9.80 9.65 --at Ozone C.C. (1/18) -- -- 9.80 9.15 -- Alabama, Kentucky at Iowa (1/24) -- -- 9.775 9.775 --Minnesota (2/1) -- -- 9.775 9.825 --at Penn State (2/8) -- -- 9.85 9.85 --Michigan (2/14) -- -- 9.775 9.825 --Masters Classic (2/23) -- -- -- -- -- Kentucky, Wisconsin-Stout, Bridgeportat Oregon State (3/1) -- -- -- -- -- Arizona StateArkansas (3/8) -- -- -- -- --at Michigan State -- -- -- -- -- Illinois, Ohio StateBig Ten Championships (3/22) -- -- -- -- --NCAA Regional (4/5) -- -- -- -- -- Season Highs -- -- 9.85 9.85 --

Desire’ Stephens - JuniorMeet Vault Bars Beam Floor All-AroundNorthern Illinois (1/11) 9.85 9.875 9.575 (ex) 9.80 --at Ozone C.C. (1/18) 9.875 9.75 --- 9.775 -- Alabama, Kentucky at Iowa (1/24) 9.80 9.75 -- 9.775 --Minnesota (2/1) 9.875 9.725 -- 9.85 --at Penn State (2/8) 9.825 9.825 9.10 (ex) 9.375 --Michigan (2/14) 9.775 9.75 9.175 9.75 38.45Masters Classic (2/23) -- -- -- -- -- Kentucky, Wisconsin-Stout, Bridgeportat Oregon State (3/1) -- -- -- -- -- Arizona StateArkansas (3/8) -- -- -- -- --at Michigan State -- -- -- -- -- Illinois, Ohio StateBig Ten Championships (3/22) -- -- -- -- --NCAA Regional (4/5) -- -- -- -- -- Season Highs 9.875 9.875 9.175 9.85 38.45

Emily Wong - SeniorMeet Vault Bars Beam Floor All-AroundNorthern Illinois (1/11) 9.80 9.85 9.825 9.95 39.425 at Ozone C.C. (1/18) 9.875 9.875 9.85 9.95 39.550 Alabama, Kentucky at Iowa (1/24) 9.90 9.90 9.875 9.875 39.550Minnesota (2/1) 9.925 9.95 9.70 9.95 39.525at Penn State (2/8) 9.90 9.90 9.875 9.90 39.575Michigan (2/14) 9.85 9.90 9.80 9.925 39.475Masters Classic (2/23) -- -- -- -- -- Kentucky, Wisconsin-Stout, Bridgeportat Oregon State (3/1) -- -- -- -- -- Arizona StateArkansas (3/8) -- -- -- -- --at Michigan State -- -- -- -- -- Illinois, Ohio StateBig Ten Championships (3/22) -- -- -- -- --NCAA Regional (4/5) -- -- -- -- -- Season Highs 9.925 9.95 9.875 9.95 39.575

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Jordyn BeckR. Freshman • AA • 5-2

Overland Park, Kan.

Jessie DeZielJunior • AA • 5-4

Rogers, Minn.

Jennie LaengFreshman • AA • 5-7West Middlesex, Pa.

Ariel MartinR. Freshman • AA • 5-3

Chicago, Ill.

Jennifer LauerJunior • AA • 5-3Sioux City, Iowa

Amanda LauerJunior • AA • 5-3Sioux City, Iowa

Ashley LambertFreshman • AA • 5-0

Sartell, Minn.

Jamie SchleppenbachSenior • AA • 5-2

Lincoln, Neb.

Madison McConkeySophomore • AA • 5-4

Lincoln, Neb.

Dan KendigHead Coach21st Season

Heather BrinkAssistant Coach

Third Season

Hollie BlanskeSophomore • AA • 5-2

Oak Grove, Minn.

Dan MillerAssistant Coach

Third Season

Desiré StephensJunior • AA • 5-1

Omaha, Neb.

Emily WongSenior • AA • 5-2Grand Forks, N.D.

Owen FieldStudent Manager

Fourth Season

Alina WeinsteinVolunteer Assistant Coach

First Season

Nebraska 2014 Roster

PronunciationsJamie SCHLEPPENBACH---SHLEP-in-bock

Jessie DEZIEL---Duh-ZEELHollie BLANSKE---BLAN-ski