University of New Hampshire Athletics
Sunday, January 27
New Haven, Conn.
1 PM
University of New Hampshire
195.375
at
194.125
Yale
Danielle Mulligan placed first on bars, beam and all-around at Yale
Photo by: Shannon Dean
Mulligan Leads Season-High 195.375 in Win at Yale
1/27/2019 5:07:00 PM | Women's Gymnastics
Mulligan tops podium on bars, beam and AA in Wildcats’ fifth straight victory
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Danielle Mulligan (Farmingdale, N.Y.) scored a 9.900 on uneven bars and balance beam to win each event en route to a personal-best 39.275 all-around score to power the University of New Hampshire gymnastics team to Sunday afternoon's 195.375-194.125 dual meet victory over Yale at the John J. Lee Amphitheater.
It was a season-high score for the Wildcats, who improved to 5-1 with their fifth straight victory.
Mulligan, who has won all-around in three of four meets this season, added third place on vault (9.725) for a total of four podium results.
Nicole O'Leary (Newtown, Conn.) and Lauren Diggan (Sinking Spring, Pa.) shared first place on vault (9.750), and the Wildcats scored their top marks of the season on bars (48.925) and floor exercise (48.975).
"I am really proud of this team for stepping up," said head coach Gail Goodspeed. "We had a few mistakes, but the next people in the lineup really stepped up and fought for every routine. We had a great performance but I know we still have more in us!"
It was a season-high score for the Wildcats, who improved to 5-1 with their fifth straight victory.
Mulligan, who has won all-around in three of four meets this season, added third place on vault (9.725) for a total of four podium results.
Nicole O'Leary (Newtown, Conn.) and Lauren Diggan (Sinking Spring, Pa.) shared first place on vault (9.750), and the Wildcats scored their top marks of the season on bars (48.925) and floor exercise (48.975).
"I am really proud of this team for stepping up," said head coach Gail Goodspeed. "We had a few mistakes, but the next people in the lineup really stepped up and fought for every routine. We had a great performance but I know we still have more in us!"
UNH 195.375 at Yale 194.125
January 27, 2019
John J. Lee Amphitheater • New Haven, Conn.
Results (PDF) • Video Highlights
January 27, 2019
John J. Lee Amphitheater • New Haven, Conn.
Results (PDF) • Video Highlights
NEXT HOME MEET • SUNDAY, FEB. 3 (1 P.M.) VS GEORGE WASHINGTON • TICKETS
Stick It for the Cure • Superhero Day
•UNH returns to Lundholm Gym for its next home meet Sunday, Feb. 3 (1 p.m.) against EAGL rival George Washington. The 'Cats will don their special pink leotards and Stick It for the Cure in the battle against breast cancer.
•Familiar superheroes will be on hand to meet with young fans and help the team thank military and veterans for being the true superheroes.
•Season tickets, group tickets and single-meet tickets are available at www.unhwildcats.com or by calling 603-862-4000.
HOW IT HAPPENED
First Rotation – Uneven Bars (48.925)
•UNH started with a strong rotation on bars, highlighted by Mulligan's season-high 9.900 for first place. Riley Freehling (Southington, Conn.) celebrated a return to her home state with a season-best 9.800 to share third place, and Hailey Lui (Collegeville, Pa.) equaled a personal best with a 9.775 for fifth. Diggan (9.750, sixth) and Ava Watkins (Cherry Hill, N.J./9.700, eighth) each scored a season high.
Second Rotation – Vault (48.600)
•O'Leary made it two straight first-place finishes on vault with a 9.750, which tied Diggan atop the podium and ignited a Wildcat lineup that swept the top four scores. Mulligan finished third and Emma Winer (Georgetown, Mass.), making her collegiate vault debut, led off and set the tone with a powerful 9.700 for fourth place.
Third Rotation – Floor Exercise (48.975)
•On floor exercise, the 'Cats showed impressive skills in hitting 4-for-4 in E tumbling skills. Diggan led the way with a 9.850 (season high) to tie for second place with Yale's Kiarra Alleyne. Watkins placed fourth (9.825), Winer earned a share of fifth (9.800) and Lui scored a 9.750 in her first career floor performance to share seventh with Mulligan.
Fourth Rotation – Balance Beam (48.875)
•UNH concluded the meet on beam with a strong start from Freehling (9.800, second) and another hit routine from freshman Hannah Baddick (Gettysburg, Pa./9.750, T-3rd). Following a mid-lineup fall, Mulligan responded with her event-winning performance.
2019 EAGL CHAMPIONSHIP TICKETS ON SALE NOW
•Tickets are on sale now for the 2019 EAGL Championship, presented by The Mall at Fox Run, slated for Saturday, March 23 (2 p.m.) at the Whittemore Center. The Wildcats will take on league rivals George Washington, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Pittsburgh and Towson in their quest to win their third EAGL championship and first since capturing the title in front of their fans at the Whitt in 2014. Visit www.unhwildcats.com for more information.
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