University of New Hampshire Athletics
Saturday, January 20
Pittsburgh, Pa.
2 PM
University of New Hampshire
at
Pittsburgh
Lauren Diggan (Photo courtesy Greg Greene)
Photo by: Greg Greene
UNH Set To Square of Against EAGL Rival Pittsburgh
1/19/2018 11:55:00 AM | Women's Gymnastics
The meet can be streamed live on the ACC Network Extra for all ESPN subscribers
DURHAM, N.H. – The University of New Hampshire gymnastics team looks to rebound from last week's home loss as they take on the University of Pittsburgh Saturday, Jan. 20 (2 p.m.) at the Fitzgerald Field House in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Fans can watch the meet live on ACC Network Extra or Watch ESPN. Jeff Hathhorn will call play-by-play while Erica Coffey will provide color commentary.
Fans can watch the meet live on ACC Network Extra or Watch ESPN. Jeff Hathhorn will call play-by-play while Erica Coffey will provide color commentary.
1/20/2018 • 2 p.m.
UNH (2-2) • Pittsburgh (0-1)
Fitzgerald Field House • Pittsburgh, Pa.
Live Video • Live Stats
UNH (2-2) • Pittsburgh (0-1)
Fitzgerald Field House • Pittsburgh, Pa.
Live Video • Live Stats
TENTATIVE LINEUP
Vault
Courtney Bondanza (Buffalo, N.Y.)
Erin Carroll (Kingston, N.H.)
Marissa Toci (Mount Laurel, N.J.)
Nicole O'Leary (Newtown, Conn.)
Elizabeth Mahoney (Hanson, Mass.)
Lauren Diggan (Sinking Spring, Pa.)
Uneven Bars
Danielle Doolin (Medford Lakes, N.J.)
Clare Hampford (Trumbull, Conn.)
Riley Freehling (Southington, Conn.)
Diggan
Makenzie Kerouac (Merrimack, N.H.)
Danielle Mulligan (Farmingdale, N.Y.)
Balance Beam
Doolin
Lia Breeden (York, Pa.)
Bondanza
Freehling
Mulligan
Casey Lauter (Northport, N.Y.)
Floor Exercise
Breeden
Ava Watkins (Cherry Hill, N.J.)
O'Leary
Diggan
Doolin
Emma Winer (Georgetown, Mass.)
WILDCATS NOTEBOOK
- Lauter is tied for the sixth highest average score on beam in the country (9.900). She registered a 9.925 on Jan. 6, which is tied for the third highest individual score in 2018.
- The Wildcats have had two weekly award winners in 2018. Lauter won EAGL Specialist of the Week and Diggan was honored with EAGL Rookie of the Week on Jan. 9.
- Two Wildcats recorded career highs against Bridgeport on Jan. 13. Watkins recorded a 9.825 on floor and Diggan notched a 9.825 on bars.
- On Jan. 6, the Wildcats recorded the ninth highest team score on beam in 2018 (49.150).
- This meet will mark the second time that the Wildcats have faced an EAGL opponent this season. UNH squared off with Towson at the Little Boston Invitational on Jan. 6, resulting in a 194.175-193.800 victory for the Wildcats.
SCOUTING THE OPPONENTS
- UNH and Pittsburgh met twice last season. The Wildcats defeated the Panthers 195.425-191.675 at home Jan. 21, 2017 and again in the EAGL Championships, 195.075-194.100, on March 18, 2017.
- Pittsburgh has competed once this season, resulting in a 194.850-194.125 loss against Oregon State.
- The Panthers are the 36th ranked team in the nation.
- Pittsburgh is tied for the 16th highest average floor routine in the country (48.950).
- The Panther's top performer has been Haley Brechwald. In their lone meet she scored 9.825 on vault, 9.775 on bars, 9.475 on beam, and 9.850 on floor, for an all-around score of 38.925.
NEXT HOME MEET
- UNH will host George Washington on Sunday, Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. The meet is themed "Gimme a Break" as the Wildcats seek to break their home attendance record. Fans in attendance will receive a free Kit Kat. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
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