Monday March 26 Update

Hi folks,

Here's a link to my article in today's Daily recapping Friday's meet: Sensational Seniors








Other interesting notes from Friday's Senior Night meet:
- Freshman Nikki Dilbert earned or tied season-highs in all four events and the all-around.
- Senior Janet Anson earned or tied three season-highs while winning all but one event.
- In total, six Cyclones combined to earn or tie 13 season-highs
- By defeating Iowa, Iowa State earned two more points in the Hy-Vee Cy-Hawk series. Though the Cyclones are still losing the overall series 11-8, Iowa State could still theoretically win with a softball victory and by earning two additional points for academics.
- Senior beam specialist Ashley Alden returned Friday after being out almost two months with an ankle injury. Her return performance was stronger than even she expected.
- Freshman vault dynamo Megan Barnes didn't participate in Friday's meet in order to rest nagging minor injuires. She is, however, expected to compete at Saturday's Big 12 Championship.
- Friday's attendance was 2,403

Iowa State's Senior Night scores
Vault - 49.150
Uneven Bars - 49.225
Balance Beam - 49.000
Floor Exercise - 49.325 - Season high
Total - 196.700 - Season high

Watching Friday's meet, it's clear the Cyclones have a new attitude and are re-motivated for the last half of the season. I'd hate to have to face them at Big 12 Championships or Regionals.

Thanks for reading. Also, Steve Kemp still has spots left for the Big 12 Championship bus trip this weekend, so make sure to contact him as soon as possible if interested.

Cody Saveraid