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Heading out: ASU junior Madison Snowden performs on beam during the Sun Devils’ win over Washington on Feb. 18. Snowden and senior Beaté Jones head to Oklahoma on Saturday to represent ASU at the NCAA regional meet. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Jones, Snowden represent gymnastics at regionals

ASU will send two Sun Devil gymnasts to compete as individuals at the NCAA regionals in Norman, Okla., this Saturday.

By Kyle Newman | March 31, 2011

Two gymnasts qualify for regionals

Senior Beaté Jones qualified for the NCAA Regional Championships as an all-around gymnast, while junior Madison Snowden qualified for floor exercise.

By Kyle Newman | March 21, 2011

Disappointing finish: ASU sophomore Nickie Johnson performs on floor during the Sun Devils’ win over Washington on Feb. 18. Johnson had a strong showing on Saturday in the Pac-10 championships, but overall the team posted a season-low 190.450 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Gymnastics posts season-low score at Pac-10s

Things didn’t go well right from the get-go for ASU, who struggled to find their rhythm on their first event, floor exercise. The team never really found their groove after that.

By Kyle Newman | March 20, 2011

Last Home Stand: The ASU gymnastics squad celebrates a high score from Beaté Jones against Oregon State on Feb. 6. The Sun Devils host their last home dual of the season Friday against Bridgeport. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Gym Devils shoot for Senior Night victory

This is the Gym Devils’ first home showing in three weeks as well as their last home competition of the season.

By Kyle Newman | March 10, 2011

Road struggles continue for Gym Devils

The Gym Devils again struggled with poise in the lopsided loss to Nebraska, who swept all five individual honors and hit a 49.00 or better on all four events en route to posting a season–high score.

By Kyle Newman | March 7, 2011

Gym Devils look to return to form in Nebraska

ASU hopes to rebound from their poor performance in Palo Alto, Calif., with a more focused showing and a higher score against the Cornhuskers.

By Kyle Newman | March 3, 2011

A step back: ASU freshman Samantha Seaman flies through the air during her routine on the uneven bars during the Sun Devils’ Feb. 6 dual with Oregon State. ASU posted their lowest score since Jan. 28 during their loss to No. 2 Stanford on Sunday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Low scores limit Gym Devils against No. 2 Stanford

The Cardinal won every event in the meet, extending their best-ever start to 15-0 during the team's Senior Day.

By Kyle Newman | February 28, 2011

Strictly Vertical: ASU junior Stephanie Hangartner works on the bars, where she scored a 9.800, during the Sun Devils’ victory over Washington on Feb. 18. ASU will try to upset No. 2 Stanford on Sunday. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Stern test awaits Gym Devils against Cardinal

The ASU gymnastics team travels to Palo Alto, Calif., this weekend to compete against No. 2 Stanford in what will be yet another big test for the Sun Devils.

By Kyle Newman | February 24, 2011

New Highs: ASU junior Madison Snowden works on the beam, where she scored a 9.725 during the Sun Devils’ upset of No. 13 Washington on Friday in Tempe. Snowden also scored a 9.825 on her floor routine. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Gym Devils pull off upset against No. 13 UW

ASU gymnastics scored a big upset over No. 13 Washington at home on Friday night, posting a season high score en route to a 195.750- 195.450 win.

By Kyle Newman | February 20, 2011

Practice form: ASU freshman Samantha Seaman works on her beam routine during practice on Feb. 1. The Gym Devils are looking for their second consecutive Pac-10 dual victory. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Gym Devils look to start win streak against UW

The ASU gymnastics squad (2-3) takes on Washington (3-2) tonight in a showdown at Wells Fargo Arena seeking to snag its second straight Pac-10 victory.

By Kyle Newman | February 17, 2011

Solid victory: ASU sophomore Nickie Johnson flips on the beam during the Sun Devils’ victory over Cal on Friday night. ASU had strong performances across the board, including on beam, where they had trouble earlier in the season. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Gymnastics notches season’s first Pac-10 win

ASU gymnastics notched its first Pac-10 victory of the year on Friday night, defeating Cal 194.450 to 191.975 at Wells Fargo Arena.

By Kyle Newman | February 13, 2011

Gymnastics looks to bounce back at home

Arizona State looks to build up its regional qualifying score against California.

By sptvweb | February 11, 2011

Precision Balance: Even with a career high score of 9.800 on the beam, ASU junior Kelly Reilly and the Sun Devils couldn’t top Oregon State in Tempe on Sunday. ASU recently found out that two of its gymnasts are done competing for the season due to knee injuries. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Gym Devils lose All-American Atkinson for season

ASU gymnastics faces off against Cal on Friday night at Wells Fargo Arena, hurting after a tough loss to Oregon State but still eager to top their season-high score set last weekend.

By Kyle Newman | February 9, 2011

ASU assistant coach Kari Ward gives instructions during Sunday’s loss to No. 7 Oregon State. Her ability to relate to the gymnasts has made her popular on a team where the other coaches are men. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Experience allows Ward to relate

Perfect 10s and All-Academic selections, acting and coaching — there doesn’t seem to be much that ASU’s assistant coach Kari Ward can’t do.

By Kyle Newman | February 7, 2011

Going Vertical: ASU freshman Samantha Seaman competes on the bars during the Sun Devils’ loss to Oregon State, 196.950 to 194.800, in Tempe on Sunday. Even with the loss, the Sun Devils posted their highest team score of the season. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Gymnastics falls to top-10 teams, sets season highs

ASU gymnastics posted a season high score on Friday night in Utah and then topped that tally on Sunday at Wells Fargo Arena, and both times the Sun Devils came away in defeat.

By Kyle Newman | February 6, 2011

Strictly Vertical: ASU senior Mary Atkinson scores a 9.075 on the bars after slipping off the high bar during a victory over Brown on Jan. 28. She received the same score on the beam after a fall at that event. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Gymnastics prepares for two top ten teams

ASU must tighten up its routines for Friday’s Pac-10 meet in order to raise its scores from a Jan. 28 victory over Brown.

By Kyle Newman | February 3, 2011

Finding Balance: Sophomore Amelia Rew performs on the beam for ASU during the Sun Devils’ victory over Brown on Friday in Tempe. A few shaky performances on beam were the only blip for the Sun Devils, who coasted to a victory over the Bears. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Gym Devils earn first win of season

The Sun Devils grabbed their first win of the season despite another shaky performance on the balance beam, where ASU has yet to find its rhythm this year.

By Kyle Newman | January 30, 2011

THE PRESENTATION: ASU junior Amanda Davies practices her floor routine before the Sun Devils’ Jan. 21 meet against UA. ASU faces Brown University at home on Friday, a matchup they expect to win.(Photo by Sierra Smith)

Gymnastics looks to fix mistakes against Brown

ASU will host Brown University on Friday night at Wells Fargo Arena, and it’s a meet the Sun Devils are hoping will be their first win of the season.

By Kyle Newman | January 26, 2011

TEACHING LESSON: ASU coach John Spini talks to his team during a practice on Thursday. The Sun Devils have high goals for 2011, including returning to the NCAA Championships. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Gymnastics aims for nationals

The ASU gymnastics squad heads into the 2011 season with more energy, depth and talent than last year, with the goal of making it back to the national meet.

By Kyle Newman | January 25, 2011

ASU Prepares for Gymnastics Home Opener

Coming off a loss to in-state rival Arizona, Coach Spini and the Sun Devils gymnastics team tries to bounce back against Brown.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 25, 2011

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