Gymdogs Head to Auburn for Quad Meet
AUBURN, Al. – The Fisk University Lady Bulldog Gymnastics Team will be back in action this Friday when they travel to an SEC venue for the second time this year. After opening the season at the University of Florida, they will head to Alabama to compete at Auburn University (7 pm CST SEC Network) against Talladega College, Temple University, and the host Auburn.
The last time out at the Tennessee Classic in Lebanon, Tennessee, the Lady Bulldogs scored their highest point total ever with a 193.400 score. Though the score was a great team effort, Head Coach Corrinne Tarver is looking for more.
"We struggled on a couple of events at Florida, we were happy to see the improvement in our second competition," said Tarver. "We look to improve our total every meet. There will be some freshmen making their debuts on Friday. We are excited to see how they do."
The WMG "Pick 2 Click" is freshman Ciniah Rosby. Rosby has competed in three events in each of the first three competitions this year.
Meet 3: Fisk University, Talladega College, Temple University at Auburn University
Date/Time: Friday, February 2 | 7:00 p.m. (CST) First touch 7:02 p.m.
Watch: SEC Network+
Location: Neville Arena, Auburn, Alabama
Tarver Fever
Head Coach Corrinne Tarver has been moving nonstop since starting the team last year. The fanfare from being the first HBCU to compete in collegiate gymnastics has spilled over to this season. This week, she was named one of the "Black Leaders To Know" by the Tennessean Newspaper. Also, media outlets from across the country have kept her calendar busy.Paying The Price
Last season, Morgan Price gained national attention for de-committing from the University of Arkansas to be part of the first HBCU gymnastics team at Fisk. Her hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed as her teammates named her one of the captains this season. The All-American Price has taken a more vocal approach with her teammates and has been a great ambassador for Fisk University.
Give Us Liberty
Price isn't the only leader on the team, as fellow All-American Liberty Mora has been an asset to the team at practice and meets. Mora is an encouraging teammate who doesn't mind holding her peers accountable. Mora took a gap year to continue her dream of collegiate athlete.
Muhammad Motivation
Naimah Muhammad's competitive edge has shown up even more this year. When she is finished with her conditioning, it isn't a surprise for her to join her teammates until the last one is done. The Rochester, New York not only excels on the mat, but she is inspired to be a professional sports sideline reporter when she finishes her career. Muhammad is the first collegiate gymnast to compete in tights because of faith. She often uses quotes from former boxing great Muhammad Ali on her social media platforms.
Zanie Zyia
If you want to describe sophomore Zyia Coleman in one word it would be fun. Not only does her red hair make her stand out at competitions, but she is also extremely talented, and her ceiling is very high. Coleman also is a dancer for Fisk's Ladies of R.A.G.E. who performs during Fisk basketball and volleyball games. Her teammates have nicknamed her "Zee Money".
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The Gymdogs will travel to Ohio to take on Bowling Green State University.