Saturday, February 1
Minneapolis, MN
2:00 p.m.
University of Washington
at
Minnesota
Washington Posts Three Event Season-Highs But Falls To No. 18 Minnesota
February 01, 2025 | Gymnastics
MINNEAPOLIS – Washington recorded season-best scores on vault, bars, and beam but fell to No. 18 Minnesota 196.825-195.425 on Saturday at Maturi Pavilion.
The GymDawgs opened with a strong bars rotation, where Lana Navarro set the tone with a stuck dismount and a 9.750. Taylor Russon added a 9.800, while Mary McDonough led the way with a career-high 9.825. Washington closed the event with a season-best 48.850.
On vault, the Huskies matched their bars total with another season-high 48.850. Caitlin McWilliams (9.750) and Kira Bolden (9.775) each posted career highs, while McDonough led the event with a 9.800.
Washington entered the second half of the meet with a 97.700 total. McWilliams and Emily Innes led the way on floor, each scoring 9.800.
The GymDawgs capped the night with their best event, posting a season-high 49.150 on beam. Four Huskies scored 9.800 or higher, including Innes (9.800) and Olivia Oppegard, who earned a career-best 9.850. Beam specialist Chelsea Hallinan matched Oppegard's score, while Russon tied for the event title with a meet-high 9.875.
McDonough's consistency across all four events earned her the all-around title with a 38.950, securing her first all-around win of the season.
TOP RESULTS BY EVENT
Vault (48.850 – Season High)
Up Next
Washington returns home to host No. 6 UCLA on Friday, Feb. 7, at 6:30 p.m. The meet will feature a celebration and ticket package deal for National Girls & Women in Sports Day as well as an exclusive tumbler package deal for fans. The GymDawgs then travel to face No. 10 Oregon State on Monday, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m.
For more information on Washington gymnastics, follow @UWgymnastics on Instagram, X, and TikTok.
The GymDawgs opened with a strong bars rotation, where Lana Navarro set the tone with a stuck dismount and a 9.750. Taylor Russon added a 9.800, while Mary McDonough led the way with a career-high 9.825. Washington closed the event with a season-best 48.850.
On vault, the Huskies matched their bars total with another season-high 48.850. Caitlin McWilliams (9.750) and Kira Bolden (9.775) each posted career highs, while McDonough led the event with a 9.800.
Washington entered the second half of the meet with a 97.700 total. McWilliams and Emily Innes led the way on floor, each scoring 9.800.
The GymDawgs capped the night with their best event, posting a season-high 49.150 on beam. Four Huskies scored 9.800 or higher, including Innes (9.800) and Olivia Oppegard, who earned a career-best 9.850. Beam specialist Chelsea Hallinan matched Oppegard's score, while Russon tied for the event title with a meet-high 9.875.
McDonough's consistency across all four events earned her the all-around title with a 38.950, securing her first all-around win of the season.
TOP RESULTS BY EVENT
Vault (48.850 – Season High)
- Mary McDonough – 9.800
- Kristin Lin, Kira Bolden – 9.775
- Caitlin McWilliams – 9.750
- Mary McDonough – 9.825
- Taylor Russon – 9.800
- Lana Navarro, Kristin Lin – 9.750
- Taylor Russon – 9.875
- Olivia Oppegard, Chelsea Hallinan – 9.850
- Emily Innes – 9.800
- Caitlin McWilliams, Emily Innes – 9.800
- Taylor Russon – 9.750
- Olivia Oppegard – 9.675
- Mary McDonough – 38.950
Up Next
Washington returns home to host No. 6 UCLA on Friday, Feb. 7, at 6:30 p.m. The meet will feature a celebration and ticket package deal for National Girls & Women in Sports Day as well as an exclusive tumbler package deal for fans. The GymDawgs then travel to face No. 10 Oregon State on Monday, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m.
For more information on Washington gymnastics, follow @UWgymnastics on Instagram, X, and TikTok.
Players Mentioned
/ Gymnastics
/ Gymnastics
/ Gymnastics
/ Gymnastics
/ Gymnastics
/ Gymnastics
/ Gymnastics
/ Gymnastics
/ Gymnastics
Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Gymnastics
Tuesday, June 03
Mary McDonough | Vlog: 2025 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships
Monday, April 21
Mary McDonough | 2025 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships
Thursday, April 17
Mary McDonough is heading to the NCAA Championships!
Monday, April 07
