The NC State gymnastics team recorded its highest score of the season on Sunday, posting a 195.425. Host Pittsburgh recorded a 195.700 and EAGL competitor Towson tabbed a 194.475.
The Wolfpack claimed an individual title on all four events at the meet.
On vault, NC State crossed the 49.000 threshold for the first time in its 2021 campaign with a 49.025. Sophomore
Emily Shepard posted a 9.900, the first time the sophomore achieved a score of 9.900 or higher on the apparatus. Her score earned her part of a two-way tie for the individual title.
Chloe Negrete anchored the event for NC State with a 9.850, a mark good for third place.
The squad compiled a 49.050 on bars, led by
Meredith Robinson's 9.875. Her score tied her career best and was good for a three-way tie for first place.
Katie Cox and Shepard each tabbed a 9.850 on bars. The mark tied Cox's career high.
The Wolfpack's first event of the day was beam, and the team improved from its last meet with a 48.425. Negrete earned her first individual title of the meet with a 9.875 in the event.
On floor, Negrete posted a 9.900 that was good for an individual title. As a team, NC State put up a 48.925.
Shepard was the only member of the team to compete in the all-around, taking second place with a 38.700.
UP NEXTNC State returns home, hosting Pittsburgh, North Carolina and Towson in Valvano Arena at Reynolds Coliseum. The meet is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 6 at 4 p.m.
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