PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers gymnastics visits Penn State for a Big Ten dual meet on Fri., Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. inside Rec Hall, streaming live on B1G+.
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Rutgers gymnastics scored a season-high 194.900 on Jan. 13 to win the MLK Jr. Invitational hosted by Fisk, improving to 8-1 on the year after defeating Fisk (190.025), Wilberforce (177.125), and William & Mary (191.400).
The historic meet featured four Black head coaches of collegiate women's gymnastics programs for the first time. Rutgers also made some history in the meet with their best start to a season at 8-1 since 2014's 10-1 opening. That season was the last time the team qualified for the NCAA Regional Championships as a squad.
Rutgers gymnastics scored a 194.850 in the season opening American Gold Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Classic last Saturday in California. The Scarlet Knights posted their highest season opening score since 2014 - a 195.075 in dual win against New Hampsire. Their 49.150 on beam marked the first time RU posted a 49+ on the apparatus in a season opener. The beam score was ranked No. 5 in the nation after opening week.
Rutgers gymnastics begins its 50th season in 2025 with 16 returners from the 2024 roster, including NCAA Regional Championships qualifiers Avery Balser and Emily Leese. The Scarlet Knights welcome eight newcomers this winter, a group that was named a Top 25 incoming class by College Gym News.
Rutgers defeated Washington in a Big Ten dual meet, 194.550-194.050, on Saturday afternoon at Jersey Mike's Arena. The Scarlet Knights, at 9-1 on the season, are still on pace for their best start to a season since the 2014 team started 10-1. It marks Rutgers' first Big Ten victory since defeating Maryland on 195.550-194.925 on Jan. 22, 2022.
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