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148 all-americans 31 consecutive postseason appearances

2016 SCHEDULE (3-0, 1-0 BIG TEN)@ ARIZONA STATEJan. 8 / Tempe, Ariz.

W, 194.050 - 192.700

vs. BOWLING GREENJan. 8 / Tempe, Ariz.

@ PENN STATEJan. 16 / University Park, Pa.

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

W, 196.150 - 194.575

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The 18th-ranked Nebraska women’s gymnastics team will open its home schedule with Big Ten foe Rutgers Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Devaney Center. Saturday’s meet is a part of the Double Dual, as the Nebraska men’s gymnastics team will take on Air Force, also starting at 6 p.m. at the Devaney Center. The Huskers (3-0, 1-0 Big Ten) opened their Big Ten slate with a win at Penn State, defeating the Nittany Lions by a score of 196.150-194.575. Hollie Blanske, a senior from Oak Grove, Minn., picked up her first individual event titles of the season, winning the floor exercise with a 9.875 routine and sharing the all-around title with a score of 39.300. NU also got strong performances at Penn State from Jennie Laeng, who won her sixth individual event title of the season, as well as Grace Williams, who picked up her third individual event title. Laeng won the uneven bars with a score of 9.875, while Williams stuck the landing of the dismount of a strong beam routine to the tune of a 9.925, the highest score by a Husker this season. Nebraska Coach Dan Kendig was happy with the team’s performances last Saturday and is excited to return home for two consecutive weeks. “I was really proud of our energy and how we stayed together on the road,” Kendig said. “We’re looking forward to being home two weeks in a row and building on what we’ve done in the first two weeks.” Saturday’s matchup will be the fourth all-time meeting between the two schools, with Nebraska holding a 3-0 edge. The Huskers defeated Rutgers in both the regular season and at the Big Ten Championships in 2015. NU defeated the Scarlet Knights at a quad meet in Piscataway, N.J., last season, led by Ashley Lambert’s perfect 10.00 on vault, helping the Huskers to a 196.250-195.375 victory on Jan. 24, 2015. The Huskers also defeated Rutgers, 196.875-193.125, at the 2015 Big Ten Championships. This will be the Scarlet Knights’ first-ever visit to Lincoln. Rutgers (0-3, 0-1 Big Ten) finished third at the Little Boston Invitational to begin the season, scoring 193.100 to finish behind George Washington and New Hampshire. The Scarlet Knights opened Big Ten play last week against Illinois, falling by a score of 195.500-191.600. RU is 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 was picked to finish 10th in the preseason Big Ten Coaches poll. The Scarlet Knights return 13 gymnasts from last year’s squad which finished 12-17. The Huskers will begin the meet on vault before rotating to uneven bars, balance beam and floor exercise. The meet will be streamed on HuskersNSide Premium, with Josh Skluzacek and Desire’ Stephens on the call. Live scoring will be available for the meet at huskers.com. Promotional activities for Saturday’s meet include Pepsi Pack the House, where fans can get $1 admission as well as $1 Pepsi products.

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 vs. RutgersRotation Nebraska Rutgers 1. Vault Uneven Bars2. Uneven Bars Vault3. Balance Beam Floor Exercise4. Floor Exercise Balance Beam

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THE MATCHUP

#18 Nebraska (3-0, 1-0) CORNHUSKERS

Rutgers (0-3, 0-1) SCARLET KNIGHTS

Date ...................... Saturday, January 23Site ................................... Lincoln, Neb.Venue........................... Devaney CenterTime ............................................. 6 p.m.Internet Stream ................HuskersNSidePlay-by-Play Announcer ...Josh SkluzacekAnalyst ..........................Desire’ StephensStats ................................... huskers.com

2016 NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS

2016 MEET NOTES MEET THREE - RUTGERS.

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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 870-460-7Regular Season All-Time Record 614-217-4Postseason 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 630-307-5 (33rd year) Nebraska Record 517-195-4 (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 gymnasts win five individual NCAA championships: 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 517-195-4 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)

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NOTES TO KNOWScouting Rutgers Rutgers has fallen to each of its first three opponents to begin the season. The Scarlet Knights are ranked No. 51 in the country with an average of 192.350. RU opened the year with a third-place finish at the Little Boston Invitational with New Hampshire and George Washington and dropped its Big Ten opener last week to Illinois. RU is led by junior April Baker, who owns a 9.837 average on vault, as the Scarlet Knights are ranked No. 20 in the nation on the apparatus. Rutgers is paced by Michelle Amoresano on uneven bars with an average of 9.725, while Claudia Salinas and Makenzey Shank have a team-best 9.762 average on the balance beam. Emma Hoffman leads RU on floor with a 9.787 average. Rutgers received votes in the NACGC/W Preseason Coaches Poll and was picked to finish 10th in the Big Ten. The Scarlet Knights return 13 gymnasts from last year’s squad which finished 12-17 and 10th at the Big Ten Championships with a score of 193.125. Baker and sophomore Libby Groden were named to the preseason Big Ten Gymnasts to Watch list. RU is led by fifth-year head coach Louis Levine, a 2002 graduate of Michigan.

Huskers Up To 18th2016 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 average of 195.100 is good for 18th in the country the week of Jan. 18, up from an average of 194.050 and a No. 31 ranking last week. The score is third-highest in the Big Ten, and fifth-highest in the South Central region. Florida holds the top spot in the nation with a 197.250 average, while Oklahoma holds the second spot with an average of 196.967. Michigan (196.950), Alabama (196.783) and UCLA (196.738) round out the top five. Rutgers is ranked 51st with an average 193.100.

Blanske Bounces BackSenior all-arounder Hollie Blanske won her first

two individual event titles of the season at Penn State, winning floor exercise with a score 9.875 and shared the all-around title with a score of 39.300. Each of her scores at Penn State were an improvement from her season-opener. She was named a first-team All-American on floor exercise and a second-team All-American in the all-around in 2015, and was a first-team All-American on balance beam in 2014.

NEBRASKA’S TEAM EVENT RANKINGSEvent Rank AverageAll-Around 18th 195.100Vault 27th 48.638Bars 33rd 48.613Beam 14th 48.850Floor 12th 49.000

HUSKERS IN THE NATIONAL RANKINGS (TOP 25)

Gymnast Event Rank Avg.Jennie Laeng AA T-19th 39.200 UB 22nd 9.863 BB T-18th 9.862Ashley Lambert AA T-16th 39.225Grace Williams BB T-10th 9.875

Rk. Team Avg. Record High1 Florida 197.250 2-0 197.6752 Oklahoma 196.967 3-1 197.1253 Michigan 196.950 4-0 196.9754 Alabama 196.783 2-1 197.1755 UCLA 196.738 1-1 196.9256 Utah 196.450 2-0 196.7257 LSU 196.388 2-0 196.9508 Auburn 196.175 2-1 196.2759 Georgia 195.988 1-2 196.77510 Arkansas 195.917 1-3 196.70011 Oregon State 195.888 4-1 196.35012 George Washington 195.800 6-0 196.17513 Boise State 195.700 2-0 195.70014 Missouri 195.533 2-1 196.05015 New Hampshire 195.467 2-2 196.07516 Denver 195.375 3-0 195.37517 Illinois 195.288 1-1 195.50018 Nebraska 195.100 3-0 196.15019 Minnesota 195.063 2-0 195.42520 Kentucky 195.000 1-1 195.17521 Eastern Michigan 194.963 4-1 195.05022 California 194.900 5-1 195.57523 Southern Utah 194.850 1-2 195.60024 Stanford 194.800 4-1 194.80025 Ohio State 194.775 1-1 195.275--- 28 Sacramento State 194.613 3-2 194.900--- 30 Penn State 194.350 0-2 194.575--- 32 Utah State 194.238 2-0 194.37533 NC State 194.163 1-1 194.70034 Bridgeport 194.150 2-2 194.15035 Iowa State 194.113 3-1 194.200--- 37 Iowa 193.958 2-3 194.900--- 39 Maryland 193.775 2-2 194.400--- 44 Michigan State 193.175 0-2 193.775--- 47 Bowling Green 192.738 0-4 193.57548 Arizona State 192.700 1-2 192.700--- 51 Rutgers 192.350 0-3 193.100--- 69 UW-La Crosse 186.975 3-0 186.975

*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. 18 ROAD TO NATIONALS RANKINGS

NEBRASKA’S WEEKLY RANKINGS

Week Rank Average RecordDec. 15 11 (Preseason Coaches Poll)Jan. 11 31 194.050 2-0Jan. 18 18 195.100 3-0

THE LAST TIME NEBRASKAScored 198+ March 14, 2004 vs. Iowa State (198.00)Scored 49.6+ on Vault Jan. 17, 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 RECORDS

Team 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)



OVERALL BIG TEN W-L Pct. W-L Pct.Illinois 1-1 .500 1-0 1.000Iowa 2-3 .400 1-0 1.000Michigan 4-0 1.000 1-0 1.000Minnesota 2-0 1.000 1-0 1.000Nebraska 3-0 1.000 1-0 1.000Maryland 2-2 .500 0-1 .000Michigan State 0-2 .000 0-1 .000Ohio State 1-1 .500 0-1 .000Penn State 0-2 .000 0-1 .000Rutgers 0-3 .000 0-1 .000

BIG TEN STANDINGS

HUSKERS’ BIG TEN WEEKLY AWARDS

Date Gymnast Honor1/11 Jennie Laeng Co-Gymnast

NOTES TO KNOWLaeng Strong to Open Season Junior Jennie Laeng has been one of Nebraska’s most consistent performers through the first two meets of the season, winning six event titles including the all-around at the season-opening Arizona State Triangular. Laeng won the uneven bars at Penn State with a score of 9.875, and won or shared the title in each event at Arizona State, including scores of 39.350 in the all-around, 9.85 on vault, 9.85 on uneven bars, 9.825 on balance beam and 9.825 on floor exercise. She was named Big Ten Co-Gymnast of the Week for the week of Jan. 11.

Williams Shines on Bars, BeamSophomore Grace Williams followed up a

strong performance in Nebraska’s season-opening victory at Arizona State with a beam title at Penn State, the fourth beam title of her career. She stuck the landing on her dismount, scoring a 9.925. The score is the Huskers highest individual score of the season. Williams finished second in the all-around at Arizona State with a score of 39.025, just behind teammate Jennie Laeng’s 39.350. Williams also picked up the beam title at Arizona State, scoring a 9.825, and won the first bars title of her career with a 9.85.

Freshmen Lend Helping HandA trio of talented freshmen have seen action

and contributed for the Big Red this season. Megan Schweihofer picked up a title on balance beam at Arizona State, scoring 9.825 to tie for first with teammates Jennie Laeng and Grace Williams. Schweihofer also led the way for the Huskers on vault at Penn State, scoring a 9.80 to finish second overall. Catelyn Orel has been in the lineup for both meets this season, and hit a season-best 9.725 on bars at Penn State last week. Sienna Crouse saw her first action of the season last week at Penn State, finishing tied for fourth on floor with a 9.825 in the first routine of her collegiate career.

Big Ten Championships Ticket InformationThe University of Nebraska Athletic Ticket Office

has begun to sell tickets for the 2016 Big Ten Championships, hosted by Nebraska on March 19. General admission tickets for an all-day, two-session pass are $7 for adults and $5 for youth, seniors and UNL students. Children six years and younger are allowed free admission. For more information, go to huskers.com/tickets.

Television/Internet Stream ScheduleThis week’s meet against Rutgers can be seen

live on HuskersNSide Premium, Nebraska’s own online streaming site. To sign up, go to huskers.com. Next week’s home meet against Michigan will be shown on a one-hour delay on NET. The meet begins at 6 p.m., while the coverage starts at 7 p.m. The meet will be shown in its entirety. The Michigan meet will also be shown on Big Ten Network Monday, Feb. 1, at 8 p.m. CT. Nebraska’s Feb. 12 meet against Minnesota will be shown on HuskersNSide Premium, as will the Masters Classic on Feb. 27 and the Utah State dual on March 6.

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 Freshman1/18 Olivia Karas, Michigan Co-Gymnast1/18 Lindsay Mable, Minnesota Co-Gymnast1/18 Talia Chiarelli, Michigan Event Specialist1/18 Olivia Karas, Michigan Freshman

AROUND THE BIG TEN

Friday, January 22 Michigan at Illinois (7 p.m. CT)Saturday, January 23 Rutgers at Nebraska (6 p.m. CT) Michigan State at Minnesota (6:30 p.m. CT) Ohio State at Iowa (7 pm. CT)Sunday, January 24 Penn State at Maryland (3 p.m. CT)

LAST WEEK’S BIG TEN RESULTS

Friday, January 15 Iowa 194.900, Michigan State 192.575 Saturday, January 16 Nebraska 196.150, Penn State 194.575 Michigan 196.950, Ohio State 195.275 Illinois 195.500, Rutgers 191.600 Minnesota 195.425, Maryland 193.150 Monday, January 18 Denver 195.900, Iowa 194.725

NEBRASKA’S RECORD WHENOverall 3-0Home 0-0Away 2-0Neutral 1-0Against Ranked Opponents 2-0Against Higher-ranked Opponents 1-0Against Lower-ranked Opponents 1-0Against Unranked Opponents 1-0Against Conference Opponents 1-0Against Nonconference Opponents 2-0Against Pac-12 Opponents 1-0Against MAC Opponents 1-0Winning Team Vault 2-0Losing Team Vault 0-0Tying Team Vault 1-0Winning Team Bars 1-0Losing Team Bars 2-0Tying Team Bars 0-0Winning Team Beam 3-0Losing Team Beam 0-0Tying Team Beam 0-0Winning Team Floor 3-0Losing Team Floor 0-0Tying Team Floor 0-0Having an Individual Winner 3-0Having an Individual All-Around Winner 3-0Having an Individual Vault Winner 2-0Having an Individual Bars Winner 3-0Having an Individual Beam Winner 3-0Having an Individual Floor Winner 3-0

TOP SCORES OF 2016Team Score Meet (Date)Total 196.150 at Penn State (1/16)Vault 48.650 at Arizona State (1/8)Bars 49.025 at Penn State (1/16)Beam 49.350 at Penn State (1/16)Floor 49.150 at Penn State (1/16)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 9.875 Jennie Laeng at Penn State (1/16)Beam 9.925 Grace Williams at Penn State (1/16)Floor 9.875 Hollie Blanske at Penn State (1/16)



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 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.

THE LAST TIME

January 24, 2015Nebraska 196.250 (1st/4), Rutgers 195.375 (2nd/4)

The No. 6-ranked Nebraska women’s gymnastics team captured three individual event titles including the all-around competition to finish in first place in a quad meet at Rutgers. The Huskers, tabbed a 196.250 to top Rutgers, which finished with a 195.375, Southern Connecticut (190.450) and Brockport (188.075).

Ashley Lambert broke records in the meet as she posted another perfect 10.00 on vault to become the first Nebraska gymnast to post back-to-back 10’s on an event. Her second consecutive perfect 10.00 score catapulted her into the top three nationally on the event. Senior Jessie DeZiel had a notable afternoon as she took home the bars title (9.90) en-route to her first all-around crown of the season. Hollie Blanske and Grace Williams both put together key floor routines to take a share of the floor title with a 9.90 mark.

The Huskers started the afternoon on bars where they produced their the season-high team mark of 49.200. All five gymnasts scored above a 9.80, including DeZiel who captured her season-high 9.90 in the rotation. Blanske followed up with a 9.85, while the duo of Danielle Breen and Jennie Laeng tabbed identical 9.825 marks. On her first bar routine of the season Jennifer Lauer picked up a 9.80 to round out the Big Red bars squad.

Rutgers posted a 48.975 on vault, while Southern Connecticut picked up a mark of 47.475 and Brockport a 47.400. After one full rotation NU jumped out to a key lead to start the meet.

Nebraska battled uncharacteristic struggles in its second rotation on beam, fighting to their lowest total on the event in over two years of 48.250. NU was led by Laeng who collected a 9.85, while the duo of DeZiel and Williams tacked on 9.825 scores. Breen produced a solid 9.70 effort but in recording two falls on the event Blanske’s 9.05 mark was needed for the fifth routine count.

Rutgers led all squads in the second rotation, earning a 49.100 on bars. With two events down, Rutgers led the meet with a 98.075. The Huskers fell to second with a 97.450, while Southern Connecticut (95.475) and Brockport (93.700) rounded out the scores.

NU bounced back to take the lead in its third rotation on floor notching a 49.200 team mark. The Huskers were fuled by the 9.90 duo of Blanske and Williams. The 9.90 score was Williams’ new career high score. Desire’ Stephens in her exciting routine added on a 9.85 while Moore chipped in a 9.725.

Heading into the fourth rotation the Huskers took back the lead from Rutgers as they posted a 48.425 score on beam. Nebraska held a 146.65 lead over all four teams.

NU carried their momentum onto vault where the Huskers put together yet another seamless vault rotation hitting an incredible 49.600 team score. Ashley Lambert paved the way soaring to a perfect 10.00, her second in two weeks. NU showed consistency as Blanske tied her career-high mark of 9.95, as DeZiel and Moore snagged 9.90 marks. The Huskers jumped to No.1 in the nation on vault, averaging a 49.50 mark on the event to that point in the season.

LOOKING AHEAD The Huskers will continue competition in the Big Ten, welcoming No. 3 Michigan to the Devaney Center on Saturday, Jan. 29. The meet is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. and will be televised on NET on a one-hour delay. Michigan is currently 4-0 on the season, finishing first at the season-opening Cancun Classic and adding victories over Georgia and Ohio State. The Wolverines have won three Big Ten weekly awards in each of the first three weeks of this season. Junior Nicole Artz is a two-time Big Ten Gymnast of the Week this season, and is tied for fifth nationally in the all-around, averaging a 39.450. Talia Chiarelli has won Event Specialist of the Week in each of the first three weeks, and is tied for second in the country on balance beam, averaging a 9.90. Olivia Karas was this week’s Co-Gymnast of the Week and has been named Freshman of the Week each of the three weeks. Karas is tied for second in the nation on vault, averaging a 9.90. Next Saturday’s meet will be shown on NET in its entirety starting at 7 p.m. CT. The meet will also be shown on Big Ten Network Monday, Feb. 1, at 8 p.m. CT. The theme of the evening is Light Up the Night, as 1,500 LED bracelets will be given away at entrances.

2016 INDIVIDUAL EVENT TITLESGymnast Event Meet (Date) ScoreHollie Blanske AA PSU (1/16) 39.300 FX PSU (1/16) 9.875Jennie 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) 9.825 UB PSU (1/16) 9.875Megan Schweihofer BB ASU (1/8) 9.825Grace Williams UB ASU (1/8) 9.85 BB ASU (1/8) 9.825 BB PSU (1/16) 9.925



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 Title Nine 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 517-195-4 (.722) record, including a 338-75-2 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 630-307-5 (32 years)At Nebraska 517-195-4 (22 years)Regular Season (3 schools) 451-187-3Regular Season Record at NU 338-75-2Postseason 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 3-0 3-0 1.000Total 23 Seasons 338-75-2 179-120-2 517-195-4 .722Career 33 Seasons 451-187-3 179-120-2 630-307-5 .669*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 (517 wins; 2nd most: Schalk/Walton, 171)



SIENNA CROUSE • AA • 5-3 • FR. • FARGO, N.D. (FARGO SOUTH)• Finished tied for fourth on floor in first collegiate meet with a 9.825 at Penn State (1/16)• 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

• Won all-around and floor exercise titles at Penn State (1/18)• 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 while earning

first-team All-Big Ten honors• Was a first-team All-American on the balance beam in 2014

SEASON HIGH EVENT CAREER HIGH39.300 at Penn State (1/16) All-Around 39.60 at Big Ten Championships (2014)9.775 at Penn State (1/16) Vault 9.95 (3 times)9.80 at Penn State (1/16) Bars 9.90 (3 times)9.85 at Penn State (1/16) Beam 9.90 (3 times)9.875 at Penn State (1/16) Floor 9.95 at 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; broke into floor lineup at Penn State (1/16)• 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 three times, most recently at Penn

State (1/16)• 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 at Arizona State (1/8) Bars 9.875 at Big Ten Championships (2015)9.85 at Penn State (1/16) Beam 9.85 (3 times)9.775 at Penn State (1/16) Floor 9.775 at Penn State (2016)

SEASON HIGH EVENT CAREER HIGH-- All-Around ---- Vault ---- Bars ---- Beam ---- Floor --

SEASON HIGH EVENT CAREER HIGH-- All-Around ---- Vault ---- Bars ---- Beam --9.825 at Penn State (1/16) Floor 9.825 at Penn State (2016)

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)• Won bars (9.875) and tied career-high on beam (9.90) at Penn State (1/16)• 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 at Arizona State (1/8) All-Around 39.350 at Arizona State (2016)9.825 at Arizona State (1/8) Vault 9.90 (2 times)9.875 at Penn State (1/16) Bars 9.95 at Big Ten Championships (2015)9.90 at Penn State (1/16) Beam 9.90 (Two times)9.85 at Arizona State (1/8) Floor 9.85 (Two times)

ASHLEY LAMBERT • AA • 5-0 • JR. • NEWPORT NEWS, VA. (MENCHVILLE)• Posted a career-high on beam (9.825) at Penn State (1/16)• 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

SEASON HIGH EVENT CAREER HIGH39.225 at Penn State (1/16) All-Around 39.375 at Rutgers (2015)9.775 at Penn State (1/16) Vault 10.00 (2 times)9.80 at Arizona State (1/8) Bars 9.85 vs. Penn State (2015)9.825 at Penn State (1/16) Beam 9.825 at Penn State (2016)9.85 at Penn State (1/16) Floor 9.95 at 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)• Won beam title at Penn State (1/18) with a score of 9.925• Finished second in the all-around at Arizona State (39.025)• Won bars (9.85) and beam (9.825) titles at Arizona State (1/8)• 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

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 at Arizona State (1/8) All-Around 39.375 at Masters Classic (2015)9.70 (2 times, last at Penn State 1/16) Vault 9.90 @ B1G Five (2015)9.85 at Arizona State (1/8) Bars 9.90 at Masters Classic (2015)9.925 at Penn State (1/16) Beam 9.925 (2 times)9.65 at Arizona State (1/8) Floor 9.90 at Rutgers (2015)

CATELYN OREL • AA • 5-3 • FR. • BLUE SPRINGS, MO. (BLUE SPRINGS SOUTH)• Earned a spot in vault and bars lineups at Penn State (1/16)• Saw action on vault and floor against Arizona State (1/8)• 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 at Arizona State (1/8) Vault 9.70 at Arizona State (2016)9.725 at Penn State (1/16) Bars 9.725 at Penn State (2016)-- Beam --9.30 at Arizona State (1/8) Floor 9.30 at Arizona State (2016)

MEGAN SCHWEIHOFER • AA • 5-0 • FR. • CHINA, MICH. (ST. CLAIR)• Finished second on vault at Penn State (1/16) with a score of 9.80• Saw action on vault, beam and floor at Arizona State (1/8) and Penn State (1/16)• 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

SEASON HIGH EVENT CAREER HIGH-- All-Around --9.80 at Penn State (1/16) Vault 9.80 at Penn State (2016)-- Bars --9.825 at Arizona State (1/8) Beam 9.825 @ Arizona State (2016)9.825 at Penn State (1/16) Floor 9.825 at Penn State (2016)



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)• Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll: 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

• Won first two event titles of the season at Penn State (1/16), winning floor with a 9.875 and sharing the all-around title with a score of 39.300• 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 at Arizona State Triangular 37.350 9.70 8.90 9.00 9.75 1/16 at Penn State 39.300 9.775 9.80 9.85 9.875 1/23 Rutgers 1/29 Michigan 2/6 at Iowa 2/12 Minnesota 2/21 at Iowa State Triangular 2/27 Masters Classic 3/06 Utah State 3/12 at B1G Five 3/19 Big Ten Championships Season Highs 39.300 9.775 9.80 9.85 9.875

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:9.775 (at Penn State, 1/16)

BARS: 9.80 (at Penn State, 1/16)

BEAM: 9.85 (at Penn State, 1/16)

FLOOR: 9.875 (at Penn State, 1/16)

ALL-AROUND: 39.300 (at Penn State, 1/16)

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 at Arizona State Triangular -- -- 8.90 9.10 -- 1/16 at Penn State -- -- -- -- -- 1/23 Rutgers 1/29 Michigan 2/6 at Iowa 2/12 Minnesota 2/21 at Iowa State Triangular 2/27 Masters Classic 3/06 Utah State 3/12 at 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)

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

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 (2 times, last at Penn State, 1/16/16)

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

• Won uneven bars at Penn State (1/16) with a score of 9.875 and finished second on beam with a score of 9.90• 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) at Arizona State, 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 at 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

2016 MEET BY MEETDate Meet All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor 1/8 at Arizona State Triangular 39.350 9.825 9.85 9.825 9.85 1/16 at Penn State 39.050 9.575 9.875 9.90 9.70 1/23 Rutgers 1/29 Michigan 2/6 at Iowa 2/12 Minnesota 2/21 at Iowa State Triangular 2/27 Masters Classic 3/06 Utah State 3/12 at B1G Five 3/19 Big Ten Championships Season Highs 39.350 9.825 9.875 9.90 9.85

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 happy

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

BARS: 9.875 (at Penn State, 1/16)

BEAM: 9.90 (at Arizona State, 1/16)

FLOOR: 9.85 (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:9.825 (at Penn State, 1/16/16)

FLOOR: 9.95 (at UCLA, 2/21/15)

ALL-AROUND:39.375 (vs. Penn State, 1/17/15)

5-0 • Junior • Newport News, Virginia

• Finished third in the all-around at Penn State (1/18) with a score of 39.225, her first time competing as an all-arounder this season• Scored a career-high 9.825 on balance beam at Penn State• 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 at Arizona State Triangular -- 9.55 9.80 -- 9.825 1/16 at Penn State 39.225 9.775 9.775 9.825 9.85 1/23 Rutgers 1/29 Michigan 2/6 at Iowa 2/12 Minnesota 2/21 at Iowa State Triangular 2/27 Masters Classic 3/06 Utah State 3/12 at B1G Five 3/19 Big Ten Championships Season Highs 39.225 9.775 9.80 9.825 9.85

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: 9.775 (at Penn State, 1/16)

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

BEAM:9.825 (at Penn State, 1/16)


ALL-AROUND:39.225 (at Penn State, 1/16)

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)


FLOOR: 9.775 (at Penn State, 1/16/16)

5-4 • Sophomore • Ames, Iowa

• Broke into the floor lineup for the first time at Penn State (1/16), scoring a 9.775• Tied her career high with a 9.85 on beam at Penn State (two times, last at Big Ten Champioships, 3/21/15)• 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 at Arizona State Triangular -- -- 9.80 9.775 -- 1/16 at Penn State -- -- 9.775 9.85 9.775 1/23 Rutgers 1/29 Michigan 2/6 at Iowa 2/12 Minnesota 2/21 at Iowa State Triangular 2/27 Masters Classic 3/06 Utah State 3/12 at B1G Five 3/19 Big Ten Championships Season Highs -- -- 9.80 9.85 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




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GRACE WILLIAMS

• Big Ten Freshman of the Week: (2/23/15, 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)


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

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

5-1 • Sophomore • Linden, Michigan

• Won her second beam title of the season at Penn State (1/16), tying her career-high with a score of 9.925• 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• Tied for the beam title at ASU with a score of 9.825• 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

2016 MEET BY MEETDate Meet All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor 1/8 at Arizona State Triangular 39.025 9.70 9.85 9.825 9.65 1/16 at Penn State -- 9.70 9.80 9.925 -- 1/23 Rutgers 1/29 Michigan 2/6 at Iowa 2/12 Minnesota 2/21 at Iowa State Triangular 2/27 Masters Classic 3/06 Utah State 3/12 at B1G Five 3/19 Big Ten Championships Season Highs 39.025 9.70 9.85 9.925 9.65

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 mom

VAULT: 9.70 (2 times, last at Penn State, 1/16)



FLOOR:9.65 (at Arizona State, 1/8)

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 at Arizona State Triangular -- -- -- -- -- 1/16 at Penn State -- -- -- -- -- 1/23 Rutgers 1/29 Michigan 2/6 at Iowa 2/12 Minnesota 2/21 at Iowa State Triangular 2/27 Masters Classic 3/06 Utah State 3/12 at 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)

FLOOR:9.825 (at Penn State, 1/16/16)

5-3 • Freshman • Fargo, North Dakota

• Finished tied for fourth on floor with a score of 9.825 in the first meet of her collegiate career at Penn State (1/16)• Is one of six freshmen on this year’s roster• Could contribute for the Huskers on each event this season

2016 NOTES


CAREER HIGHS

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

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

FLOOR:9.825 (at Penn State, 1/16)

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

• Competed on vault and bars at Penn State (1/16), scoring a 9.725 in the first bars routine of her collegiate career• Made her Husker debut at Arizona State (1/8) with a 9.70 on vault and 9.30 on floor• Is one of six freshmen on this year’s roster• Could contribute for the Huskers on each event this season

2016 NOTES


CAREER HIGHS

2016 MEET BY MEETDate Meet All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor 1/8 at Arizona State Triangular -- 9.70 -- -- 9.30 1/16 at Penn State -- 9.475 9.725 -- -- 1/23 Rutgers 1/29 Michigan 2/6 at Iowa 2/12 Minnesota 2/21 at Iowa State Triangular 2/27 Masters Classic 3/06 Utah State 3/12 at B1G Five 3/19 Big Ten Championships Season Highs -- 9.70 9.725 -- 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

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

BARS:9.725 (at Penn State, 1/16/16)

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

SEASON HIGHSVAULT:

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

9.725 (at Penn State, 1/16)FLOOR:

9.30 (at Arizona State, 1/8)



MEGAN SCHWEIHOFER

• Two-Time J.O National Championships Qualifier

5-0 • Freshman • China, Michigan

• Scored 9.80 on vault and 9.825 on floor, both career-highs, against Penn State (1/16)• Her vault score at Penn State was the highest vault score by a Husker and second overall• 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 at Arizona State Triangular -- 9.725 -- 9.825 9.775 1/16 at Penn State -- 9.80 -- 9.075 9.825 1/23 Rutgers 1/29 Michigan 2/6 at Iowa 2/12 Minnesota 2/21 at Iowa State Triangular 2/27 Masters Classic 3/06 Utah State 3/12 at B1G Five 3/19 Big Ten Championships Season Highs -- 9.80 -- 9.825 9.825

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: 9.80 (at Penn State, 1/16/16)

BEAM: 9.825 (at Arizona State, 1/8/16)


SEASON HIGHS

VAULT: 9.80 (at Penn State, 1/16/16)

BEAM: 9.825 (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

NCAA Women's Gymnastics Score SheetTeam:

Date 1/16/2016 5:57:07PM Place University Park, PA Attendance 1,503

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Gymnastics ScoreKeeper™ by Beaver Creek Software (541) 752-7263 www.beaverlog.comLicensed to: Pennsylvania State University

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Home Penn State

1 Mason Hosek 104 9.65 9.60 9.625

2 Oni Timothy 112 9.65 9.55 9.600

3 Gianna LaGuardia 106 9.75 9.70 9.725

4 Kiera Brown 101 9.70 9.65 9.675

5 Sabrina Garcia 102 9.75 9.75 9.750

6 Briannah Tsang 113 9.85 9.85 9.850

48.625 48.625

1 Nicole Medvitz 107 9.75 9.65 9.7002 Chanen Raygoza 109 9.85 9.80 9.8253 Gianna LaGuardia 106 9.70 9.70 9.7004 Briannah Tsang 113 9.80 9.75 9.7755 Sabrina Garcia 102 9.85 9.85 9.8506 Kiera Brown 101 9.85 9.80 9.825

48.975 97.600

1 Mason Hosek 104 9.80 9.85 9.8252 Sabrina Garcia 102 9.80 9.75 9.7753 Chanen Raygoza 109 9.45 9.45 9.4504 Kiera Brown 101 9.00 9.25 9.1255 Briannah Tsang 113 9.85 9.80 9.8256 Nicole Medvitz 107 9.20 9.35 9.275

48.150 145.750

1 Sabrina Garcia 102 9.80 9.70 9.7502 Kiera Brown 101 9.80 9.85 9.8253 Jessica Jones 105 9.65 9.65 9.6504 Oni Timothy 112 9.55 9.25 9.4005 Mason Hosek 104 9.80 9.70 9.7506 Briannah Tsang 113 9.85 9.85 9.850

48.825 194.575Video Review 194.575

Brown Garcia Tsang 9.675 9.750 9.850 9.825 9.850 9.775 9.125 9.775 9.825 9.825 9.750 9.850

38.450 39.125 39.300

Jeff ThompsonYellow card

Visitor University of Nebraska

1 Grace Williams 131 9.70 9.70 9.700

2 Catelyn Orel 128 9.50 9.45 9.475

3 Megan Schweihofer 129 9.80 9.80 9.800

4 Hollie Blanske 120 9.80 9.75 9.775

5 Ashley Lambert 126 9.75 9.80 9.775

6 Jennie Laeng 125 9.55 9.60 9.575

48.625 97.650

1 Danielle Breen 121 9.80 9.75 9.7752 Catelyn Orel 128 9.75 9.70 9.7253 Ashley Lambert 126 9.70 9.85 9.7754 Hollie Blanske 120 9.85 9.75 9.8005 Grace Williams 131 9.80 9.80 9.8006 Jennie Laeng 125 9.90 9.85 9.875

49.025 49.025

1 Ashley Lambert 126 9.85 9.80 9.8252 Danielle Breen 121 9.80 9.90 9.8503 Megan Schweihofer 129 9.10 9.05 9.0754 Hollie Blanske 120 9.90 9.80 9.8505 Grace Williams 131 9.90 9.95 9.9256 Jennie Laeng 125 9.90 9.90 9.900

49.350 196.150

1 Danielle Breen 121 9.75 9.80 9.7752 Megan Schweihofer 129 9.85 9.80 9.8253 Sienna Crouse 123 9.85 9.80 9.8254 Jennie Laeng 125 9.70 9.70 9.7005 Hollie Blanske 120 9.90 9.85 9.8756 Ashley Lambert 126 9.80 9.90 9.850

49.150 146.800Video Review 196.150

Blanske Laeng Lambert 9.775 9.575 9.775 9.800 9.875 9.775 9.850 9.900 9.825 9.875 9.700 9.850

39.300 39.050 39.225

Dan KendigYellow card

Nebraska 196.150, Penn State 194.575 1/16/16 • University Park, Pa.



Hollie Blanske• Career HighsVault: 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)

• 2016 Season HighsVault: 9.775 (at Penn State, 1/16)Bars: 9.80 (at Penn State, 1/16)Beam: 9.85 (at Penn State, 1/16)Floor: 9.875 (at Penn State, 1/16)All-Around: 39.300 (at Penn State, 1/16)

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 (2 times, last at Penn State, 1/16/16)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: 9.875 (at Penn State, 1/16)Beam: 9.90 (at Penn State, 1/16)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: 9.825 (at Penn State, 1/16/16)Floor: 9.95 (at UCLA, 2/21/15)All-Around: 39.375 (vs. Penn State, 1/17/15)

• 2016 Season HighsVault: 9.775 (at Penn State, 1/16)Bars: 9.80 (at Arizona State, 1/8)Beam: 9.825 (at Penn State, 1/16)Floor: 9.85 (at Penn State, 1/16)All-Around: 39.225 (at Penn State, 1/16)

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 (2 times, last at Penn State, 1/16/16)Floor: 9.90 (at Rutgers, 1/24/15)All-Around: 39.375 (at Masters Classic, 3/1/15)

• 2016 Season HighsVault: 9.70 (2 times, last at Penn State, 1/16)Bars: 9.85 (at Arizona State, 1/8)Beam: 9.925 (at Penn State, 1/16)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 (3 times, last at at Penn State, 1/16/16)Floor: 9.775 (at Penn State, 1/16/16)

• 2016 Season HighsBars: 9.80 (at Arizona State, 1/8)Beam: 9.85 (at Penn State, 1/16)Floor: 9.775 (at Penn State, 1/16)

Sienna Crouse• Career HighsFloor: 9.825 (at Penn State, 1/16/16)

• 2016 Season HighsFloor: 9.825 (at Penn State, 1/16)

Catelyn Orel• Career HighsVault: 9.70 (at Arizona State, 1/8/16)Bars: 9.725 (at Penn State, 1/16/16)Floor: 9.30 (at Arizona State, 1/8/16)

• 2016 Season HighsVault: 9.70 (at Arizona State, 1/8/16)Bars: 9.725 (at Penn State, 1/16)Floor: 9.30 (at Arizona State, 1/8)

Megan Schweihofer• Career HighsVault: 9.80 (at Penn State, 1/16/16)Beam: 9.825 (at Arizona State, 1/8/16)Floor: 9.825 (at Penn State, 1/16/16)

• 2016 Season HighsVault: 9.80 (at Penn State, 1/16)Beam: 9.825 (at Arizona State, 1/8)Floor: 9.825 (at Penn State, 1/16)

2016 NEBRASKA STATISTICSHUSKER HIGH SCORES (AS OF JAN. 18)



Hollie Blanske - SeniorDate Meet All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor 1/8 at Arizona State Triangular 37.350 9.70 8.90 9.00 9.75 1/16 at Penn State 39.300 9.775 9.80 9.85 9.875 Season Highs 39.300 9.775 9.80 9.85 9.875

Danielle Breen - SophomoreDate Meet All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor 1/8 at Arizona State Triangular -- -- 9.80 9.775 -- 1/16 at Penn State -- -- 9.775 9.85 9.775 Season Highs -- -- 9.80 9.85 9.775

Jennie Laeng - JuniorDate Meet All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor 1/8 at Arizona State Triangular 39.350 9.825 9.85 9.825 9.85 1/16 at Penn State 39.050 9.575 9.875 9.90 9.70 Season Highs 39.350 9.825 9.875 9.90 9.85

Ashley Lambert - JuniorDate Meet All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor 1/8 at Arizona State Triangular -- 9.55 9.80 -- 9.825 1/16 at Penn State 39.225 9.775 9.775 9.825 9.85 Season Highs 39.225 9.775 9.80 9.825 9.85

Madison McConkey - SeniorDate Meet All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor 1/8 at Arizona State Triangular -- -- 8.90 9.10 -- 1/16 at Penn State -- -- -- -- -- Season Highs -- -- 8.90 9.10 --

Catelyn Orel - FreshmanDate Meet All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor 1/8 at Arizona State Triangular -- 9.70 -- -- 9.30 1/16 at Penn State -- 9.475 9.725 -- -- Season Highs -- 9.70 9.725 -- 9.30

Megan Schweihofer - FreshmanDate Meet All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor 1/8 at Arizona State Triangular -- 9.725 -- 9.825 9.775 1/16 at Penn State -- 9.80 -- 9.075 9.825 Season Highs -- 9.80 -- 9.825 9.825

Grace Williams - SophomoreDate Meet All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor 1/8 at Arizona State Triangular 39.025 9.70 9.85 9.825 9.65 1/16 at Penn State -- 9.70 9.80 9.925 -- Season Highs 39.025 9.70 9.85 9.925 9.65

Overall: 196.150 (at Penn State, 1/16) Vault: 48.650 Bars: 49.025 Beam: 49.350 Floor: 49.150 at Arizona State (1/8) at Penn State (1/16) at Penn State (1/16) at Penn State (1/16)

2016 NEBRASKA STATISTICSINDIVIDUAL MEET-BY-MEET RESULTS (AS OF JAN. 18)

Sienna Crouse - FreshmanDate Meet All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor 1/8 at Arizona State Triangular -- -- -- -- -- 1/16 at Penn State -- -- -- -- 9.825 Season Highs -- -- -- -- 9.825

TEAM HIGH SCORES (AS OF JAN. 18)



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

2016 MEET NOTES MEET THREE - RUTGERS. NEBRASKA · NCAA REGIONALS April 2 / Campus Sites / TBA NCAA SEMIFINALS April 15 / Fort Worth, Texas / TBA NCAA SUPER SIX April 16 / Fort Worth,

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