Utah Utes gymnastics: Red Rocks land at No. 1 in rankings

Linda Hamilton

Published: Monday, Feb. 2 2009 12:00 a.m. MST

Summary

For the first time this season, the University of Utah's gymnastics team has taken over the No. 1 spot in the NCAA poll. Utah has the nation's highest raw average of 196.70, thanks to its season-high 197.05 score in a victory Friday night at Oregon State.

The Utes also regained the No. 1 spot as the nation's top vaulting team, averaging 49.30. Individually, Ute junior Annie DiLuzio has moved into third place among floor exercise workers, averaging 9.881; junior Daria Bijak has moved into a tie for third on bars at 9.894; and senior Kristina Baskett is third on vault at 9.912.

Utah hosts BYU and Southern Utah in the Huntsman Center Friday.

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We have the #1 gymnastics team in the country. Get out to the Huntsman Center on Friday night 7:00 pm for the quad meet. Lets show the country that the #1 team also has the best fans in the country. Lets fill it up all the way to the TOP !!! GO UTES More..

5:20 p.m. Feb. 2, 2009
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RedRockFan

Wow, and a four team meet this Friday evening!! It's so exciting, as the Utah has not peaked. They continue to perfect, add quality, and raise the level of execution . . . this is a very special team!! And U (we) all know it!! Go Red Rocks!!

6:11 p.m. Feb. 2, 2009
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