Fisk Gymnastics Gears Up for Pink Out/Black Excellence Quad Meet at Rutgers

By Nuriya Mack - Fisk Gymnastics

Meet 6: Fisk University Lady Bulldogs, University of Maryland Terepins, Utica University Pioneers, at Rutgers University Scarlett Knights

Date/Time: Sunday February 2, 2025, Noon (CST)

Watch: Big Ten Network

Location:  Piscataway, N.J – Rutgers University

PISCATAWAY, N.J (February 2, 2025) – As the calendar turns to February, the Fisk Lady Bulldogs find themselves are back in action today at Rutgers University for the Pink Out/Black Excellence Quad Meet (noon on the Big Yen Network). They find themselves again, taking on some tough opponents in; the University of Maryland, Utica University, and the host Rutgers University for the second time this season.

As the season reaches its halfway point, the team is finding its rhythm and looking to build on last week's performance at George Washington University, where they posted a 191.225. That meet was highlighted by a program-record vault score of 48.825, and the Lady Bulldogs are eager to keep that momentum going.

Vault: Building on a Record-Breaking Performance

Coming off their best vault performance in program history, Fisk is keeping their lineup steady, trusting the same six gymnasts who delivered last week. Leading the charge will be Jada Reese, followed by Kendall Guy, Ciniah Rosby, with Aliyah Reed-Hammon and Allie Berkley bringing their signature power to the apparatus. Anchoring the squad once again will be Morgan Price, who has been a consistent force all season.

Bars: Finding the Right Combination

The Uneven Bars has been a work in progress for Fisk, with a few adjustments being made to fine-tune the lineup and build consistency. Today, the Bulldogs will see Zyia Coleman lead things off, with Madison Benson stepping in alongside Berkley and Kiara Richmond. Rosby will look to deliver under pressure, and Price will close out the event as the team continues to push for a stronger showing.

Beam: Poised for a Breakthrough

Fisk has been showing steady improvement on the Balance Beam, posting a 48.625 last weekend. With confidence growing, the lineup remains unchanged as the Bulldogs eye a potential program record. Kaylei McDonald will start things off, followed by Berkley and Rosby. Reed-Hammon and Liberty Mora will bring their fluid artistry to the event, while Price will once again anchor the lineup, aiming to cap off a strong rotation.

Floor: Raising the Bar

The Lady Bulldogs are aiming to surpass their season-best 48.300, which they recorded at Kent State on January 10. In an exciting twist, Madison Benson may make her Fisk Floor Exercise debut, adding fresh energy to the lineup. Mora will set the tone, followed by Guy. If Benson competes, she'll bring an extra spark before Reese takes the floor. Rosby will keep the momentum going, and  Price will bring the rotation home with her signature performance style.

Scouting the Competition

Fisk will be facing some strong competition in today's meet, with each team coming off impressive performances last weekend. Rutgers posted a 194.550 at Penn University, while Maryland put up a 195.950 at the University of Nebraska. Utica, meanwhile, recorded a 188.275 and will be looking to push their score even higher.

With the Lady Bulldogs reaching the halfway point of the season, they are focused on building consistency, refining their routines, and chasing new program records. Every meet is a chance to improve, and today's competition is another opportunity to showcase their growth and competitive fire.

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Now, it's time to hit the floor and make a statement. Let's go, Bulldogs! ��