2015 AT Group Shot
Joe Mattis
The Gannon acrobatics and tumbling team is off to its first 2-0 start in the program's three-year history.

Acrobatics and Tumbling Dan Teliski, Assistant Director of Athletics for Media Relations

Gannon Acrobatics and Tumbling Team Remains Undefeated With Victory in Home Opener; Moves to 2-0 For First Time in Program History

THE RUNDOWN
  • Score: at Gannon 272.380, Concordia (Wis.) 258.765
  • Records: Gannon (2-0), Concordia (0-2)
  • Location: Erie, Pa. - Hammermill Center
  • The Short Story: The Gannon acrobatics and tumbling team won 15 of 19 heats, before winning the team routine en route to a 272.380-258.765 victory against Concordia (Wis.) Saturday afternoon in the home opener at the Hammermill Center. As a result, the Lady Knights moved to 2-0 for the first time in the program's three-year history.

MEDIA CENTER
GANNON'S WINNING TEAMS/INDIVIDUALS

Compulsory Event - Acro Heat
Compulsory Event - Pyramid Heat
Compulsory Event - Toss Heat
  • Team Members: LeClair, Soper, Rand, Grandinetti, Vecchio, Wagaman, Cygan, Mraz, Nejman, Robinson, Telego
  • Points Possible: 10
  • Score: 9.90-9.80

Acro Event - Heat 1 (5 Element)
  • Team Members: Cowan, Telego, Kavlick, Robinson, Rand
  • Points Possible: 10
  • Score: 9.55-9.05

Acro Event - Heat 2 (6 Element)
  • Team Members: Cowan, Mraz, Nejman, Telego
  • Points Possible: 10
  • Score: 9.95-8.40

Pyramid Event - Heat 1 (Flip)
  • Team Members: Nejman, Robinson, Mraz, Martin, Grandinetti, Lindsey McKnight, Cygan
  • Points Possible: 10
  • Score: 10.0-9.35

Pyramid Event - Heat 2 (Twist)
  • Team Members: Mraz, Vecchio, LeClair, Soper, Rand
  • Points Possible: 10
  • Score: 9.95-9.10

Pyramid Event - Heat 3 (Release)
  • Team Members: Nejman, Grandinetti, Mraz, Robinson, Cowan, Soper, Martin, Cygan
  • Points Possible: 10
  • Score: 9.90-9.75 

Toss Event - Heat 1 (2 Element)
  • Team Members: Cowan, Heath, Kavlick, Martin, Devynn Shook, Telego
  • Points Possible: 10
  • Score: 9.60-8.90

Toss Event - Heat 2 (Synchronized)
  • Team Members: Wagaman, Robinson, Nejman, Mraz, Cygan, Cowan, Heath, Kavlick, Martin, Shook, McKnight
  • Points Possible: 10
  • Score: 9.05-8.75

Toss Event - Heat 3 (Open)
  • Team Members: McKnight, Rand, Soper, Vecchio, Grandinetti
  • Points Possible: 10
  • Score: 9.25-9.20

Tumbling Event - Triple Pass
  • Team Members: Silloway, Wagaman, Nejman
  • Points Possible: 10
  • Score: 8.80-7.30

Tumbling Event - Quad Pass
  • Team Members: Pouliopoulos, Cowan, Soper, McKnight
  • Points Possible: 10
  • Score: 8.70-6.65

Tumbling Event - Aerial Pass
  • Team Members: Nejman
  • Points Possible: 10
  • Score: 9.50-8.90

Tumbling Event - Open Pass
  • Team Members: Wagaman
  • Points Possible: 10
  • Score: 9.00-8.925

Team Event
  • Points Possible: 110
  • Score: Gannon 94.98, Concordia 91.14

MEET NOTES
  • Saturday's contest was Gannon's home opener.
  • Gannon won eight of nine heats during the middle three events (acro, pyramid, toss) and tied the other heat.
  • The Lady Knights swept the pyramid event, opening a 96.20-91.45 lead at halftime.
  • After sweeping the toss event, Gannon extended its lead to 125.70-119.60.
  • Of the six tumbling heats, the Lady Knights won four and tied one.

BEYOND THE SCORESHEET
  • Gannon is ranked No. 9 in the National Collegiate Acrobatics & Tumbling Association (NCATA) preseason coaches' poll.
  • Concordia is tabbed No. 11 in the NCATA preseason coaches' poll.
  • Gannon recorded season-highs in overall score (272.380) and team routine score (94.98).
  • Both the overall and team routine scores were the Lady Knights' highest since April 5, 2014 against Adrian (Mich.) at the Hammermill Center. The squad won that overall meet 277.19-241.70 after receiving a 98.43 score in the team routine.
  • Gannon remained perfect in two all-time meetings with Concordia, including a 258.895-233.325 home victory last season.
  • The Lady Knights are 2-0 for the first time in the program's three-year existence.
  • Gannon has won 31 of 38 heats and both team routines during the first two meets of the season.

UP NEXT
  • Gannon returns to action Sunday, February 28 at Quinnipiac (Conn.).
  • The road meet is scheduled for 12 noon.
  • Quinnipiac is tabbed fifth in the NCATA preseason coaches' poll.
  • Gannon is 0-2 all-time against the Bobcats.
  • The Lady Knights' inaugural meet came at Quinnipiac on February 1, 2014.
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Players Mentioned

Chelsea Cowan

#9 Chelsea Cowan

Top
4' 11"
Sophomore
Nursing
Angelina Grandinetti

#30 Angelina Grandinetti

Base
5' 5"
Junior
Business Finance
Kaitlyn Heath

#14 Kaitlyn Heath

Top/Base/Tumbler
5' 3"
Sophomore
Occupational Therapy
Kelsey LeClair

#4 Kelsey LeClair

Top
4' 11"
Sophomore
Psychology
Elizabeth Martin

#18 Elizabeth Martin

Base/Back/Tumbler
5' 7"
Sophomore
Sport and Exercise Science
Lindsey McKnight

#7 Lindsey McKnight

Top/Tumbler
5' 6"
Senior
Sport & Exercise Science
Mackenzie Mraz

#29 Mackenzie Mraz

Base/Back/Tumbler
5' 7"
Sophomore
Sport and Exercise Science
Hayley Nejman

#32 Hayley Nejman

Base/Back/Tumbler
5' 4"
Sophomore
Sport and Exercise Science
Ciara Rand

#11 Ciara Rand

Top/Base
5' 7"
Junior
Pre-Med
Rachel Robinson

#33 Rachel Robinson

Base/Back
5' 8"
Sophomore
Nursing

Players Mentioned

Chelsea Cowan

#9 Chelsea Cowan

4' 11"
Sophomore
Nursing
Top
Angelina Grandinetti

#30 Angelina Grandinetti

5' 5"
Junior
Business Finance
Base
Kaitlyn Heath

#14 Kaitlyn Heath

5' 3"
Sophomore
Occupational Therapy
Top/Base/Tumbler
Kelsey LeClair

#4 Kelsey LeClair

4' 11"
Sophomore
Psychology
Top
Elizabeth Martin

#18 Elizabeth Martin

5' 7"
Sophomore
Sport and Exercise Science
Base/Back/Tumbler
Lindsey McKnight

#7 Lindsey McKnight

5' 6"
Senior
Sport & Exercise Science
Top/Tumbler
Mackenzie Mraz

#29 Mackenzie Mraz

5' 7"
Sophomore
Sport and Exercise Science
Base/Back/Tumbler
Hayley Nejman

#32 Hayley Nejman

5' 4"
Sophomore
Sport and Exercise Science
Base/Back/Tumbler
Ciara Rand

#11 Ciara Rand

5' 7"
Junior
Pre-Med
Top/Base
Rachel Robinson

#33 Rachel Robinson

5' 8"
Sophomore
Nursing
Base/Back