2013 BGSU Gymnastics Media Guide by Jason Knavel

Bowling Green State University Location.....................................................................Bowling Green, OH Founded.................................................................................................1910 Enrollment.........................................................................................17,046 Nickname.........................................................................................Falcons Colors........................................................................... Orange and Brown Athletic Affiliation....................................................... NCAA-Division I Conference.......................................................................... Mid-American Home Facility...................................................................Anderson Arena Capacity................................................................................................2,800 President.................................................................Dr. Mary Ellen Mazey Faculty Representative....................................................Dr. Lee Meserve Directory of Athletics..................................................Greg Christopher Associate AD/SWA.............................................................. Lesley Irvine Athletic Department Phone.............................................(419) 372-2401

Coaching Staff

Head Coach............................................................................Kerrie Beach Experience (Alma Mater)..........................Sixth Season (Ursinus, 1999) Office Phone / E-mail.................(419) 372-0552 / kbeach@bgsu.edu Assistant....................................................................................Chad Wiest Experience (Alma Mater)....................... Second Season (Illinois, 2011) Office Phone / E-mail.................. (419) 372-0547 / cwiest@bgsu.edu Assistant.................................................................................. Taylor Jones Experience (Alma Mater)..................First Season (Ohio State, 2012) Office Phone / E-mail................(419) 372-7063 / thjones@bgsu.edu Team Manager................................................................Heather Watson Athletic Trainer..............................................................Julie Chmielowiec

Team Information

Athletes Returning/Lost.....................................................................16/2 Newcomers.................................................................................................3 2012 MAC Championship Finish............................................Fifth (Tie) 2012 Team High Score................................................193.975 (vs. NIU) 2012 Team Record.........................................................2-12 (1-5 MAC)

Athletic Communications

Graduate Assistant/Gymnastics Contact..........................Danny Sierra Office Phone.......................................................................(419) 372-7105 Cell Phone...........................................................................(615) 308-1523 Email.............................................................................. dsierra@bgsu.edu Director..................................................................................Jason Knavel Assistant Director................................................................... Mike Cihon Assistant Director...................................................................Dave Meyer Intern......................................................................................John Enright Student Intern........................................................................Scott Swegan Website................................................................www.BGSUFalcons.com Fax........................................................................................(419) 372-6015 Mailing Address...................................................249 Perry Stadium East Bowling Green, OH 43403-0030

Table of Contents 2013 Roster Social Media Page 2013 Schedule Coaching Staff Beach Wiest/Jones 2013 Season Outlook 2013 Gymnast Bios Seniors Eaton Marchand Wishart Juniors Harrington Koch Swanson Swords Valentini Sophomores Ali/Lievendag Locigno/Perry Porter/Salvia Freshmen Carpenter/Ellingboe/Nocella Anderson Arena Falcon Photos Scholastic All-Americans 2012 Season in Review BGSU Gymnastics History Marny Oestreng, NCAA Champion BGSU Through the Years Falcon Honors Record Book MAC Champion Teams MAC Champion Individuals Falcons at Regionals BGSU Dr. Mary Ellen Mazey Greg Christopher

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2013 Media Guide Credits

The 2013 Bowling Green State University Gymnastics Media Guide is a production of the BGSU Athletic Communications Office. The media guide was created by Danny Sierra, BGSU Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant. Photos by BGSU Media and Communications.

2013 FALCON ROSTER

NAME Jamilah Ali Katrina Carpenter Monica Eaton Caroline Ellingboe Megan Harrington Lindsay Koch Amanda Lievendag Gina Locigno Sunny Marchand Alyssa Nocella Rachel Perry Alexandria Porter Maria Salvia Gabriela Swanson Lacey Swords Megan Valentini Danielle Wishart

EVENT

CLASS

All-Around All-Around All-Around All-Around All-Around All-Around All-Around All-Around Vault, Bars, Floor All-Around All-Around All-Around All-Around All-Around All-Around All-Around All-Around

So. Fr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Jr. So. So. Sr. Fr. So. So. So. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr.

HOMETOWN (PREVIOUS SCHOOL) Toms River, N.J. (Manchester) Frederick, Md. (Tuscarora) Kearney, Mo. (Kearney) Excelsior, Minn. (Holy Family) Bloomington, Ill. (Normal Community) Brunswick, Ohio (Brunswick) Baldwin, Md. (Fallston) Boca Raton, Fla. (Boca Raton) Pelham, N.H. (Lowell Catholic) Gilbertsville, Pa. (Boyertown Area) Collinsville, Ill. (Collinsville) North Miami, Fla. (Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart) Leroy, Ohio (Riverside) Lighthouse Point, Fla. (Pompano Beach) Sunbury, Ohio (Olentangy) Canton, Mich. (Plymouth) Bethesda, Md. (Holy Cross)

Head Coach: Kerrie Beach (Sixth Season) Assistant Coach: Chad Wiest (Second Season) Assistant Coach: Taylor Jones (First Season) Team Manager: Heather Watson Athletic Trainer: Julie Chmielowiec

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2013 Schedule Jan. 5

OHIO STATE

Bowling Green, OH

4 PM

Jan. 12

TEXAS WOMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S UNIV.

Bowling Green, OH

4 PM

Jan. 19

@ Northern Illinois*

DeKalb, IL

5 PM

Jan. 26

@ Eastern Michigan*

Ypsilanti, MI

7 PM

Feb. 2

KENT STATE*

Bowling Green, OH

4 PM

Feb. 9

@ Lindenwood

St. Charles, MO

6 PM

Feb. 16

@ NC State (UNC, GWU, Pitt, W&M)

Raleigh, NC

7 PM

Feb. 23

EASTERN MICHIGAN/BALL STATE*

Bowling Green, OH

4 PM

Mar. 2

@ Central Michigan*

Mouint Pleasant, MI

2 PM

Mar. 8

@ Kentucky

Lexington, KY

7 PM

Mar. 16

WESTERN MICHIGAN*

Bowling Green, OH

4 PM

Mar. 23

MAC Championships

Kalamazoo, MI

2 PM

Apr. 6

NCAA Regionals

Apr. 18-20 NCAA Championships

Los Angeles, CA

TBA TBA

* MAC Meet All HOME MEETS held at Anderson Arena

KERRIE BEACH HEAD GYMNASTICS COACH URSINUS COLLEGE ‘99 SIXTH SEASON Kerrie Beach is in her sixth season as BGSU’s head gymnastics Brown’s highest finish since the 2004-05 season. She also coached coach, but her 10th season as an integral part of the Falcon program. Breanne Guy to a Regional performance in the all-around. In her six years Beach has coached one MAC Champion, 12 Regional Qualifiers, five All-MAC Performers and this past season helped Jamilah Ali earn MAC Freshman of the Year, just the third Falcon in school history to do so. Beach’s Falcons have also impressed in the classroom, having coached four Academic All-MAC performers and 33 Scholastic AllAmericans. The 2012 Falcons finished just 2-12 overall, but had more individual awards than any team in the recent past. Four Falcons earned regional honors, the most in school history, Jamilah Ali was named MAC Freshman of the Year and BGSU recorded 10 scores that finished in the top-10 in school history. The Falcons struggled during the regular season in 2011, but rebounded with a fifth-place finish at the MAC Championships, their highest finish since the 2008-09 campaign. In 2010, Beach helped lead the Orange and Brown to a 4-2 MidAmerican Conference record, their highest conference finish since the 2001-02 season. That same season Beach and the Falcons went on to win five consecutive meets, the longest BGSU win streak in over eight years. To top it all off, Beach helped a trio of Falcons qualify for Regionals, the most since the 1982 squad sent three to Regionals as well. In 2009 she helped lead the Falcons to a fourth-place finish at the Mid-American Conference Championships, the Orange and

In 2008, her first season at the helm of the Falcons, Beach coached two athletes that qualified for the NCAA Regional Championships. Also in 2008 she coached her team to zero falls and the third highest team score on the balance beam at the Mid-American Conference Championships. From 2003-07 as an assistant coach Beach, helped lead the Falcons to new heights in all areas of the program, including coaching seven gymnasts to top 10 BGSU record performances on balance beam and floor. One of the many athletes she coached was Melissa Popovich who shares the top spot on balance beam with a score of 9.925. Beach came to BGSU after serving as head gymnastics coach at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, beginning in 2000. Beach was named WIAC Conference Coach of the Year in 2003. She also served as admission counselor for the university. Prior to Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Beach served as Ursinus College assistant gymnastics coach from October 1999 through March of 2000. The Wilton, Conn., native was a gymnast for the Ursinus College program from 1996-1999 and was elected team captain her junior and senior seasons. Beach earned a degree in exercise and sport science in May 1999. Beach and her daughter, Mikayla, live in Bowling Green.

CHAD WIEST ASSISTANT COACH (VAULT, FLOOR) UNIV. OF ILLINOIS ‘11 SECOND SEASON Chad Wiest is in his second year as an assistant coach for the BGSU gymnastics team. In his first year, Wiest helped a young Falcon team improve its regional qualifying score by more than three points and qualify a school-record four gymnasts to NCAA regionals. Wiest coached the vaulting and floor exercise lineups to consistent success, with the Falcon floor lineup cracking the nation’s top 20. Wiest comes to Bowling Green after competing with the Illinois gymnastics program from 2006-11, serving as the team’s captain as a senior. Wiest was a two-time All-American, a floor champion in the Big Ten and finished his career with a handful of academic awards. He became the 2011 Big Ten floor champion, while earning firstteam All-Big Ten and Academic All-Big Ten honors as a senior. He

earned All-American status on the floor in 2010, while adding three academic awards, earning the CGA All-America Scholar Athlete, Academic All-Big Ten and the Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Award as a junior. As a freshman he tied for third at the NCAA Championships on the floor, earning All-American status. Wiest brings leadership to the BGSU program as well, having served as a camp coach and counselor at the Illinois men’s and women’s gymnastics camps from 2007-2010. He helped high-level college bound gymnasts to develop their skills on floor and vault, while assisting on the uneven bars. Wiest graduated from Illinois with a degree in recreation, sport and tourism in 2011.

TAYLOR JONES ASSISTANT ASSISTANT COACH (BALANCE COACH (BEAM) BEAM)

OHIO STATE UNIV. ‘12 FIRST SEASON

Taylor Jones begins her first year as an assistant coach for the BGSU gymnastics team, joining the Falcons in the summer of 2012. She will serve as the Falcons’ main balance beam coach. Jones comes to Bowling Green after completing her own collegiate gymnastics career at Ohio State University, where she competed from 2009-12. Jones served as co-captain of the Buckeyes during the 2011-12 seasons. In her senior year, she led the Buckeyes to their first NCAA Championship appearance since 1990, competing on vault, uneven bars and floor exercise for the team. By the end of her career, Ohio State was a top-10 gymnastics program. In 2009, Jones received Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors, becoming the first Ohio State gymnast to earn the award. She was also recognized that year with the Coaches Award and the title of

Most Dedicated Gymnast. Prior to college, Jones trained at the Dynamo gymnastics club, the same program that produced Olympic gold medalist Shannon Miller. While there, she won the Oklahoma state all-around title six times. Jones brings valuable insight to BGSU with her record of success in club and collegiate gymnastics. She also gained leadership experience as a coach and counselor at Ohio State’s gymnastics camps from 2009-12, coaching high-level gymnasts on all four events. Jones graduated from Ohio State in 2012 with a degree in criminology.

SEASON OUTLOOK

s the 2013 gymnastics season approaches, the Falcons are looking to improve on last year’s season-high score of 193.975 in their quest to qualify a full team to the NCAA Regional Championships. Returning all but one athlete from 2012, the core of last year’s team remains intact and is aided by the addition of a strong freshman class. With talent and experience, the Falcons will have an excellent opportunity to showcase upgraded routines and solid performances in 2013. Below, head coach Kerrie Beach provides a detailed account of the Falcons’ prospects on each apparatus, previewing what is sure to be a standout year for BGSU gymnastics.

On vault, a mix of returners and newcomers will compete for lineup spots this season. Senior Danielle Wishart shined on this event with a career high of 9.9 in 2012 , earning a trip to the NCAA Regional Championships as an individual vault specialist. The vault lineup will look to Danielle for another great season of solid scores. In addition, senior Sunny Marchand looks to make her comeback on this event after taking a season off due to injury. Her vault, a Yurchenko layout 1/2, shows power and finesse and she is making strides with it. Junior Megan Harrington, an NCAA Regional qualifier in the all around last season, will make a huge jump in score with her upgraded Yurchenko full on this event. Sophomore Jamilah Ali also returns with her powerful Yurchenko full. Ali was the MAC Freshman of the Year in 2012 and an NCAA Regional qualifier. Other gymnasts bringing powerful vaults and 10.0 start values to the team are sophomores Amanda Lievendag and Gina Locigno, along with freshmen Alyssa Nocella and Katrina Carpenter. Uneven bars, a difficult event for the Falcons in 2012, will improve substantially with the newcomers to the program and upgrades from several returning athletes. Leading the way is sophomore Amanda Lievendag. Amanda has spent the fall nailing her giant full-Gienger combination and sticking her beautiful double layout dismount. Joining Amanda at the front of the pack is freshman Alyssa Nocella. Her routine is packed full of difficulty, including a piked Jaeger release and a gi-

SEASON OUTLOOK ant full connected immediately to a double layout dismount. Sophomore Gina Locigno has upgraded her routine to include a piked Jaeger and a new style in her double layout dismount. Katrina Carpenter’s routine also features a piked Jaeger, along with a unique Pak salto and double front dismount. Consistency will be key for her to earn big scores this season. Also contributing to the “freshman force” on uneven bars is Caroline Ellingboe, who is swiftly returning from injury. Caroline performs a piked Jaeger and a clean double layout dismount. Junior Lindsay Koch has upgraded her routine to include a major release, along with her beautiful lines. Senior Monica Eaton, an uneven bars standout throughout her career, looks to return to this event after having elbow surgery this summer. Other highlights on bars will come from sophomores Alex Porter, Jamilah Ali and Rachel Perry along with a clean and steady routine from Megan Harrington. Expect a solid set of routines from the Falcons on balance beam in 2013. Jamilah Ali returns with new upgrades to her difficult routine, including a series of two consecutive layout stepouts. Beam standout Megan Harrington also returns with a new routine. Megan has kept her signature skill, but added a stunning front aerialdouble stag jump connection. Freshman Alyssa Nocella brings another difficult routine to the lineup, including a front aerial landing on both feet. Gina Locigno has been hitting solid routines all fall and looks to be a leader on this event. Other notable gymnasts on beam include junior Megan Valentini, sophomore Maria Salvia and freshman Katrina Carpenter. With powerful tumbling and exciting choreography, the Falcons bring a strong lineup to the floor exercise. Junior Megan Harrington, a quick and dynamic tumbler, will debut a very difficult front double full-punch front as her middle pass. Her choreography and ability to connect to the crowd will elevate her performance. Freshman Alyssa Nocella is coming off a win on floor at the 2012 USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic Championships. Her clean tumbling and routine to Falcon marching band favorites should ignite the crowd this season. Jamilah Ali returns with her signature sky-high tumbling and challenging passes, ending with a front double twist. Gina Locigno will once again be a crowd favorite on this event, adding electrifying dance to her routine, along with powerful tumbling passes. Also look for Danielle Wishart, Megan Valentini, Rachel Perry and Katrina Carpenter to bring a variety of tumbling and dance to the lineups this season. The Falcons have put in a great deal of hard work this fall as they move steadily towards the 2013 season. Their goals to be successful at the MAC and NCAA levels are clearly demonstrated in the upgraded routines from the returners and strong recruiting class that has joined the Falcons this fall. While there are individuals to highlight, this 2013 season will truly be a team effort.

~ Kerrie

SENIORS 12

MONICA EATON KEARNEY, MO (KEARNEY) ALL AROUND SENIOR

2012: Top Falcon on bars for the season ... scored a season-best 9.825 at Missouri, finishing third ... won bars three different times, scoring a 9.800 each time versus Eastern Michigan, Ball State and West Virginia ... finished second on balance beam in a meet versus Eastern Michigan with a 9.650 ... added the same score versus Central Michigan. 2011: Participated on bars, beam and floor for most of the season ... won the bars twice this season, including a 9.775 at Northern Illinois and a 9.675 versus Ball State ... also won the beam twice, posting a 9.450 versus Illinois-Chicago and at Eastern Michigan ... posted a career-best 9.675 versus Western Michigan and Ohio State on floor. 2010: Achieved highest overall BGSU bar score of 9.85 at Western Michigan ... tied for second versus Central Michigan with a 9.800 on bars ... recorded two different scores on bars of 9.775 at Ball State and Western Michigan ... had a season-best 9.650 on the beam versus Western Michigan ... as well as a 9.650 on floor at the MAC Championships High School:A 2009 graduate Kearney High School ... Regional All-Around Champion in 2008 ... four time National Qualifier ... lettered in Band ... finished in the Top 10 percent of her high school graduating class. Personal: Daughter of Roger and Roxzan Eaton ... born September 23, 1990 ... majoring in Criminal Justice with a minor in Spanish. Eatonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Career Bests Bars - 9.825 (at Missouri, 2012) Beam - 9.65 (Eastern Michigan, 2012) Floor - 9.675 (at Nebraska, 2011)

SUNNY MARCHAND PELHAM, NH (LOWELL CATHOLIC) VAULT, BARS, FLOOR SENIOR

2012: Sat out the season with an injury. 2011: Saw time on vault, bars and floor ... finished first on bars in the opening meet of the season versus Illinois-Chicago, scoring a 9.625 ... posted a seasonbest 9.700 on the same event versus Western Michigan and Ohio State ... scored a 9.750 at Northern Illinois on the floor to finish first ... posted a season-best 9.825 on vault at Kentucky to finish fourth. 2010: Season-high score was a 9.825 on vault against Central Michigan ... her second highest score was a 9.800 on vault at Illinois-Chicago ... Recorded seven different scores on vault of 9.725 or higher throughout the season ... received her highest floor exercise score of 9.800 against Northern Illinois. High School: A 2009 graduate of Lowell Catholic High School ... qualified for the 2006 and 2009 Junior Olympic National Championships ... qualified for regional championships from 2005-09 ... as an Elite, qualified to the 2006 United States Classis meet. Personal: Daughter of Paul and Robin Marchand ... has two sisters (Amy, Bailey) and one brother (Casey) ... born July 18, 1991 ... major is exercise science. Marchandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Career Bests Vault - 9.825 (at Kentucky, 2011) Bars - 9.7 (Ohio State, 2011) Floor - 9.775 (at Kentucky, 2011)

DANIELLE WISHART BETHESDA, MD (HOLY CROSS) ALL AROUND SENIOR

2012: Advanced to Regionals on vault, finishing 24th ... scored at least a 9.800 on vault seven different times, including a 9.900 at Ball State, the first Falcon to do so since 2005 ... won the vault three times, adding wins versus Central Michigan and Western Michigan ... scored a season-best 9.775 at Missouri on beam ... finished third at the MAC Championships on floor, scoring a 9.875 ... added a 9.825 at West Virginia and a 9.775 at Missouri on the same event. 2011: Saw limited time on beam, floor and vault due to injuries ... scored a season-best 9.750 on beam at Kentucky ... posted a 9.850 on floor versus the Wildcats and at the MAC Championships, finishing second and fourth overall ... scored over a 9.750 on vault in five of her six routines, including a 9.850 at Kentucky and a 9.825 at the MAC Championships. 2010: Achieved the highest overall BGSU score for vault of 9.875 at Kent State and Illinois-Chicago ... scored top overall BGSU floor score of 9.875 at Illinois-Chicago ... Recorded the highest overall BGSU score for beam with a score of 9.825 ... received four different scores of 9.800 or higher on vault ... recorded four different scores of 9.825 or higher on floor exercise this season ... only season all-around score was a 36.500 at Ball State ... competed at Regionals on the vault, scoring a 9.700. High School: A graduate of Academy of the Holy Cross ... In 2007, Vault Eastern National Champion, third place Floor and All-Around at Eastern National Championship ... 2008 third place Vault Level 10 National Champion ... three-time National Qualifier ... 2006 Team MVP ... 2008-2009 Team Captain ... was on the honor roll. Personal:Daughter of Norman and Karen Wishart ... has an older brother, Andrew ... born on January 1, 1992 ... majoring in Political Science with a minor in history and psychology ... her father played for the Jamaican National Soccer Team. Wishartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Career Bests Vault - 9.9 (at Ball State, 2012) Beam - 9.775 (at Missouri, 2012) Floor - 9.875 (MAC Championships, 2012)

JUNIORS 16

MEGAN HARRINGTON BLOOMINGTON, IL (NORMAL) ALL AROUND JUNIOR

2012: Advanced to Regionals in the all-around, finishing 18th ... competed in the all-around in all 12 meets ... recorded a season-best 38.750 at Missouri and added a 38.650 at the MAC Championships ... had a season-best 9.600 on vault at the MAC Championships ... scored a pair of 9.650’s on bars versus Eastern Michigan and Missouri ... in that same meet versus the Tigers she added a 9.800 on balance beam to finish third ... in the same event she finished second at Ball State and fifth at the MAC Championships with a 9.775 ... scored 9.775 three different times on floor against EMU, Maryland and West Virginia. 2011: Competed on bars, beam and floor in all 10 meets for the Falcons ... scored a season-best 9.600 in her first collegiate meet versus Illinois-Chicago on bars to finish second ... won the balance beam in back-to-back meet, scoring a 9.450 at Eastern Michigan and a 9.700 versus Ball State ... finished the year with three straight 9.700’s or higher on floor, including a season-best 9.775 at Kentucky and George Washington. High School: 2010 graduate of Normal Community High School... honor roll for all four years... competed on Gymnastics Etc... was named 2007 Gymnastics Etc. Most Improved... 2008 Gymnastics Etc. Most Dedicated... 2009 Gymnastics Etc. Team Leader... 2010 Gymnastics Etc. Team Leader and Most Valuable Gymnast. Personal: Daughter of Brian and Julie Harrington... born October 1, 1992... double majoring in Event Planning/Tourism and Communications. Harrington’s Career Bests Vault - 9.6 (MAC Championships, 2012) Bars - 9.75 (at Northern Illinois, 2012) Beam - 9.8 (at Missouri, 2012) Floor - 9.775 (at Maryland, 2012) All Around - 38.75 (at Missouri, 2012)

LINDSAY KOCH BRUNSWICK, OH (BRUNSWICK) ALL AROUND JUNIOR

2012: Continued to be an asset for the Falcons on uneven bars... scored a season-best 9.650 on bars versus Eastern Michigan, finishing fourth ... added 9.550â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s versus NIU, Kent State and Missouri on the same event. 2011: Was mainly a bars specialist for the Falcons ... posted a season-best 9.600 versus Kent State where she finished seventh ... posted a 9.500 on the same event at the MAC Championships ... saw limited action on floor where she scored a season-best 9.650 versus Kent State. High School: 2010 graduate of Brunswick High School... graduated Summa Cum Laude... lettered in track. Personal: Daughter of Ross and Dolly... sister to Christopher and Tyler... born January 30, 1992... majoring in Nursing. Kochâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Career Bests Bars - 9.65 (Eastern Michigan, 2012) Floor - 9.65 (Kent State, 2011)

GABI SWANSON LIGHTHOUSE PT, FL (POMPANO BEACH)

ALL AROUND JUNIOR

2012: Missed season due to injury. 2011: Competed on bars versus Kent State, scoring a 9.200. High School: Is a 2010 graduate of Pompano Beach High School ... was a five-time Region 8 Regional Qualifier ... was a Level 10 National Qualifier ... helped her team to a Level 10 National Championship. Personal: Born Jan. 26, 1992 ... has one sister ... majoring in exercise science. Swansonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Career Bests Bars - 9.2 (Kent State, 2011)

LACEY SWORDS SUNBURY, OH (OLENTANGY) ALL AROUND JUNIOR

2012: Won the vault with a season-best 9.850 at Western Michigan ... added a 9.800 on the same event at the MAC Championships ... finished third at Ball State with a 9.775 on vault and was eighth at Kent State with a 9.750. Also competed on bars for the Falcons throughout the season. 2011: Saw action on vault in the final two meets of the season, scoring a 9.575 at Central Michigan and a 9.600 at the MAC Championships. High School: Is a 2010 graduate of Olentangy High School. Personal: Daughter of Rob and Jocelyn Swords ... has one younger brother ... born March 27, 1992 ... major is exercise science.

Swordsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Career Bests Vault - 9.85 (at Western Michigan, 2012) Bars - 9.325 (West Virginia, 2012)

MEGAN VALENTINI CANTON, MI (PLYMOUTH) ALL AROUND JUNIOR

2012: Was named MAC Specialist of the Week after scoring a 9.750 on beam and 9.775 on floor in a meet versus Northern Illinois ... scored a season-best 9.775 on beam versus Ball State ... posted a season-best 9.825 on the floor versus Central Michigan, capturing the win ... added a 9.775 versus Western Michigan and West Virginia on the same event. 2011: Performed on beam, floor and vault for most on the season ... scored a season-best 9.550 on beam at the MAC Championships ... broke 9.700 on floor on five different occasions, including a 9.800 at Kentucky ... scored a 9.775 on the same event at the MAC Championships ... finished third on vault with a 9.600 at Eastern Michigan ... posted a season-best 9.625 on vault at Kentucky. High School: A 2010 graduate of Plymouth High School... competed on the Splitz Gymnastics team for 10 years. Personal: Daughter of Patrick and Francine Valentini... two younger siblings, Anthony and Kelly... born November 9, 1992... major is exercise science.

Valentiniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Career Bests Vault - 9.625 (at Kentucky, 2011) Beam - 9.775 (at Ball State, 2012) Floor - 9.825 (Central Michigan, 2012)

SOPHOMORES 22

JAMILAH ALI TOM’S RIVER, NJ (MANCHESTER)

ALL AROUND

SOPHOMORE

2012: Advanced to Regionals on beam ... was named MAC Freshman of the Year, just the third Falcon in school history to do so ... finished first in the all-around, scoring a career-best 38.975 in a win versus Eastern Michigan ... added a 38.825 in the MAC Championships ... scored 9.800 or higher in nine of 12 meets on vault, including a career-best 9.850 versus EMU ... had three individual wins on vault (EMU, Northern Illinois and West Virginia) ... owned BGSU’s top eight performances on the balance beam and walked away with six individual crowns on the same event ... in six MAC meets the freshman won vault three times ... scored a season-best 9.850 at MAC Championships on the floor, finishing fifth ... added a 9.825 versus Kent State and a 9.775 versus Pittsburgh on the same event ... scored a season-best 9.650 on bars versus the Eagles. Ali’s Career Bests Vault - 9.85 (MAC Championships, 2012) Bars - 9.65 (EMU, 2012) Beam - 9.85 (at Ball St., 2012) Floor - 9.85 (MAC Championships, 2012) All Around - 38.975 (EMU, 2012)

High School: Is a 2011 graduate of Manchester Township High School ... competed with the Northeast Elite Gymnastics Club, coached by Eric Duquette ... was the 2009 New Jersey vault and floor exercise champion, and finished fourth in the all-around in the same state meet ... In 2008, she finished fourth in the all-around at the Eastern National Championships (level 9). Personal: Daughter of Jamel and Natasha Ali ... born Nov. 5, 1993 ... major-

ing in political science and history.

AMANDA LIEVENDAG BALDWIN, MD (FALLSTON)

ALL AROUND

SOPHOMORE

2012: Was a major contributor on the uneven bars late in the season ... scored a season-best 9.775 versus Eastern Michigan, finishing second ... added a 9.725 and 9.650 on the same event versus Missouri and Ball State ... posted a 9.625 on bars at the MAC Championships ... added a season-best 9.725 on vault at Missouri. High School: Is a 2011 graduate of Fallston High School ... was a member of Harford Gymnastics Club ... earned the Maryland State All-Around Championship, while also qualifying for the Junior Olympic National Championships and capturing the balance beam title at the Sweetheart Invitational in 2010 ... won the vault and finished second in the all-around at the Christmas on the Chesapeake Meet in 2009. Personal: Daughter of Ron and Kim Lievendag ... born May 31, 1993 ... currently undecided on a major.

Lievendag’s Career Bests Vault - 9.725 (at Missouri, 2012) Bars - 9.775 (Eastern Mich., 2012)

GINA LOCIGNO BOCA RATON, FL (BOCA RATON)

ALL AROUND

SOPHOMORE

2012: Advanced to Regionals in the all-around, finishing 19th ... competed in the all-around in nine of 12 meets ... scored a seasonbest 38.775 versus Western Michigan ... added a 38.650 versus West Virginia in her first career meet competing in the all-around ... scored a season-best 9.675 on vault at Ball State and Western Michigan ... on bars she posted a pair of 9.775’s against Ball State and Missouri ... added a 9.700 at Western Michigan and a 9.675 at the MAC Championships on beam ... scored a pair of 9.800’s versus Western Michigan and Central Michigan on floor.

Locigno’s Career Bests Vault - 9.675 (at Ball State, 2012) Bars - 9.775 (at Ball State, 2012) Beam - 9.7 (at WMU, 2012) Floor - 9.8 (West Virginia, 2012) All Around - 38.775 (at WMU, 2012)

High School: Is a 2011 graduate of Boca Raton High School ... competed for the American Twisters Gymnastics Club, coached by Gary Anderson ... in 2010 she won the all-around championship at the SunN-Surf Challenge, as well as, the Tim Rand Invitational ... finished seventh in the all-around at the Florida State Championships that same year. Personal: Daughter of Chuck Locigno and Pam St. Pierre ... has a step mom, Daudie Locigno ... born Mar. 9, 1993 ... majoring in dietetics.

RACHEL PERRY COLLINSVILLE, IL (COLLINSVILLE)

ALL AROUND

2012: Twice competed in exhibition on uneven bars for the Falcons. High School: Trained at World Class Gymnastics Center under coaches Donna Berrutti and Scott King ... placed third all-around at regionals and seventh at Level 9 Nationals in 2009 ... was a Level 10 regional qualifier in 2010 and 2011. Personal: Daughter of Steve and Karen Perry ... born Aug. 21, 1993 ... majoring in biochemistry.

SOPHOMORE

ALEXANDRIA PORTER NORTH MIAMI, FL (CARROLLTON SACRED HEART)

ALL AROUND

SOPHOMORE

2012: Scored a season-best 9.675 versus Northern Illinois on bars ... added a 9.650 on the same event at Western Michigan. High School: Is a 2011 graduate of Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart ... team captain. Personal: Daughter of Larry and Yva Porter ... born Feb. 10, 1993 ...majoring in exercise science. Porterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Career Bests Bars - 9.675 (Northern Ill., 2012)

MARIA SALVIA LEROY, OH (RIVERSIDE)

ALL AROUND

SOPHOMORE

2012: Competed in exhibition on balance beam for the Falcons. High School: Is a 2011 graduate of Riverside High School ... lettered all four years ... was the 2011 state balance beam champion ...team captain as a senior ... competed for Lake Erie Gymnastics. Personal: Daughter of Phil and Nancy Salvia ... born Aug. 20, 1992 ... majoring in pre-physical therapy.

FRESHMEN

KATRINA CARPENTER FREDERICK, MD (TUSCARORA)

ALL AROUND

FRESHMAN

High School: Is a 2012 graduate of Tuscarora High School ... qualified for the USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic National Championships, where she finished 38th in the all around, 27th on vault, 28th on bars, and 21st on floor: Carpenter competed against 57 gymnasts. Personal: Full name -- Katrina Lacorte Carpenter ... daughter of Bruce and Erlinda Carpenter ... born June 22, 1994 ... majoring in early childhood education.

CAROLINE ELLINGBOE EXCELSIOR, MN (HOLY FAMILY)

ALL AROUND

FRESHMAN

High School: Is a 2012 graduate of Holy Family Catholic High School ... team captain ... qualified for the USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic National Championships, where she finished 27th in the all around, 14th on bars and 22nd on beam .. also lettered in track. Personal: Full name -- Caroline Marie Ellingboe ... daughter of Scott and Julie Ellingboe ... has one brother and one sister ... born May 2, 1994 ... majoring in graphic design.

ALYSSA NOCELLA GILBERTSVILLE, PA (BOYERTOWN AREA)

ALL AROUND

FRESHMAN

High School: Is a 2012 graduate of Boyertown Area Senior High School ... qualified for the USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic National Championships, where she tied for first with a 9.700 to become the co-national floor champion and finished eighth in the all-around ... added a pair of 17th place finishes on vault and beam and finished 14th on bars. Personal: Full name -- Alyssa Nocella ... daughter of Jeff and Sandy Nocella ... born Nov. 2, 1994 ... majoring in physical therapy.

ANDERSON ARENA

The Home of

Beginning in 2011, Anderson Arena became a gymnastics-only facility. As the home of BGSU gymnastics, Anderson houses the Falcons’ home meets as well as practices, giving the Falcons a true home court advantage and plenty of space to prepare for the season. Seating 2,800, Anderson Arena is equipped with two vaulting tables, three sets of uneven bars, three balance beams and a floor exercise area complete with tumbling and trampoline strips. Gymnasts are able to train new skills onto softer landing surfaces, allowing for a safe transition to competitive readiness. Anderson Arena also provides the gymnastics team with locker rooms, coaching offices, a training room and a “team” room where athletes can relax, study or watch TV together.

ANDERSON ARENA

Bowling Green has had a number of gymnasts earn recognition from the National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches as Scholastic AllAmericans. The list of Bowling Green student-athletes who have received this honor is below.

SCHOLASTIC

ALL-AMERICANS

2012

Dawn Christman, Monica Eaton, Megan Harrington, Dana Herr, Lindsay Koch, Leah Miko, Rachel Perry, Danielle Wishart

2011

Jamie Applefield, Amber Brewer, Dawn Christman, Monica Eaton, Megan Harrington, Lindsay Koch, Alexis Psichopaidas, Danielle Wishart

2010

Morgan Balzer, Amber Brewer, Dawn Christman, Megan Chronister, Monica Eaton, Sunny Marchand

2009

Morgan Balzer, Amber Brewer, Dawn Christman, Megan Chronister, Stacy Kramer, Megan Luchini, Meg Satterlee

2008

Morgan Balzer, Amber Brewer, Megan Chronister, Michelle Luchini, Marissa Saneholtz

2007

Erin Coudriet, Jillian Stranges, and Karly Yohe, Marissa Saneholtz, Amber Brewer, Megan Chronister, Morgan Balzer

2006

Jessica Bradley, Erin Coudriet, Jessica Guyer, Jholeen Ponce, Marissa Saneholtz, Jayme Stambaugh, Karly Yohe

2005

Jessica Bradley, Erin Coudriet, Candice Deacon, Kari Elste, Jessica Ewart, Jessica Guyer, Erin McCollum, Jholeen Ponce, Marissa Saneholtz, Jayme Stambaugh,Karly Yohe

2004

Kelly Kropko, Kari Elste, Jessica Guyer, Erin McCollam, Erin Coudriet, Karly Yohe

2003

Kari Elste, Jessica Bradley, Jessica Guyer, Erin McCollam

2002

Mindy Untch, Emily Gray, Sarah Gaertner, Kathy Emerson, Stephanie Sams

2001

Jennifer Breneman, Amber Curry, Sarah Gaertner, Emily Gray, Jamie Kent, Melissa Popovich, Mindy Untch

2000

Kristin Molnar, Mindy Untch, Jennifer Breneman, Kelly Verhoff, Lesley Malucci

1999

Kristin Molnar, Marny Oestreng, Kelly Verhoff, Lesley Malucci, Mindy Untch

1998

Jackie Haft, Erin Klingenberg, Kristin Molnar

1997

Susan Talbott, Heather Ferguson, Melissa Hunt, Kristin Molnar

1996

Susan Talbott, Jennifer Wenrich

1995

Susan Talbott, Elisa Martinelli, Jennifer Wenrich

1994

Jennifer Wenrich

1993

Jennifer Wenrich, Wendy Marsh

1991

Kim Eddings

2012 IN REVIEW

2012 Schedule OVERALL RECORD: 2-12, MAC: 1-5

The 2012 season saw the Falcons reloading for the future, with seven freshmen joining the roster. With only one senior, the Falcons fought through some growing pains during the season, but finished with an overall regional qualifying score (RQS) of 193.630 - up from 190.865 in 2011, making BGSU one of the most improved teams in the nation. The 2012 team also reached a milestone for the program, qualifying a school-record four gymnasts to the NCAA Regional Championships: Jamilah Ali, Danielle Wishart, Gina Locigno and Megan Harrington. Ali also became just the third gymnast in BGSU history to win MAC Freshman of the Year.

TOP TEAM/INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES OF 2012 TEAM SCORES 193.975 Northern Illinois 193.900 at Ball State 193.675 Eastern Michigane 193.525 at Kent State 193.225 West Virginia 192.800 at Western Michigan 192.325 at Pittsburgh 191.950 Central Michigan 191.500 at Maryland 188.925 at Kentucky Classic 193.825 at Missouri 193.150 MAC Championships TEAM VAULT 49.025 at Western Michigan 48.825 Northern Illinois 48.725 at Ball State 48.675 West Virginia 48.650 at Missouri 48.500 at Kentucky Classic 48.475 at Kent State 48.450 at Maryland 48.375 MAC Championships 48.325 Eastern Michigan 48.325 Central Michigan 47.875 at Pittsburgh TEAM UNEVEN BARS 48.525 Eastern Michigan 48.525 at Missouri 48.450 at Ball State 48.300 Northern Illinois 47.950 at Kent State 47.675 MAC Championships 47.550 West Virginia 47.525 at Pittsburgh 47.500 at Western Michigan

46.975 Central Michigan 46.700 at Maryland 45.475 at Kentucky Classic TEAM BALANCE BEAM 48.450 MAC Championships 48.350 at Kent State 48.250 at Pittsburgh 48.200 at Ball State 48.100 Eastern Michigan 48.025 at Missouri 48.000 West Virginia 47.950 Northern Illinois 47.775 Central Michigan 47.625 at Western Michigan 47.625 at Maryland 46.525 at Kentucky Classic TEAM FLOOR EXERCISE 49.000 West Virginia 48.900 Northern Illinois 48.875 Central Michigan 48.750 at Kent State 48.725 Eastern Michigan 48.725 at Maryland 48.675 at Pittsburgh 48.650 MAC Championships 48.650 at Western MIchigan 48.625 at Missouri 48.525 at Ball State 48.425 at Kentucky Classic

INDIVIDUAL VAULT 9.900 Danielle Wishart 9.875 Danielle Wishart 9.850 Jamilah Ali (3) Danielle Wishart (2) Lacey Swords Dawn Christman

BGSU

OPP

Results

188.925

at Kentucky

194.325

Wisc.-Oshkosh

174.725

Oklahoma

195.875

191.950

CENTRAL MICH. *

193.050

193.225

WEST VIRGINIA

193.475

192.800

at Western Michigan *

195.300

191.500

at Maryland

194.475

North Carolina

193.125

193.975

NORTHERN ILL. *

194.775

192.325

at Pittsburgh

194.050

193.825

at Missouri

196.250

193.900

at Ball State

194.050

193.525

at Kent State

196.400

193.675

EASTERN MICH. *

190.950

193.150

MAC Championships^

5th(t) of 7

^ at Northern Illinois

INDIVIDUAL BARS 9.825 Monica Eaton 9.800 Monica Eaton (3) 9.775 Gina Locigno (2) Amanda Lievendag INDIVIDUAL BEAM 9.850 Jamilah Ali 9.825 Jamilah Ali (2) 9.800 Jamilah Ali (5) Megan Harrington INDIVIDUAL FLOOR 9.900 Dawn Christman 9.875 Danielle Wishart 9.850 Dawn Christman Jamilah Ali

INDIVIDUAL ALL AROUND 38.975 Jamilah Ali 38.825 Jamilah Ali 38.775 Gina Locigno 38.750 Megan Harrington

1999 NCAA Floor Exercise Champion Marny Oestreng became the first Falcon in Bowling Green State University gymnastics history to compete in the NCAA Finals in during her freshman campaign in 1999. Oestreng went on to win the National Title for the floor exercise with a 9.925, becoming the first Falcon gymnast and the third individual in BGSU history to win an NCAA title aftering winning the NCAA Regionals with a score of 9.950. In her first season as a Falcon, Oestreng was named the Mid-American Conferene Freshman of the Year and Gymnast of the Year. In her career as a Falcon she was garnered an All-MAC Performaner in 11 events, nine of which were MAC Championship performances. She capped off a remarkable career as a Falcon as she earned MAC Senior Gymnast of the Year in 2002. Six years after the end of her career, Oestreng still holds the BGSU record for every individual event - All-Around (39.600), Floor Exercise (9.975), Uneven Bars (9.950), Vault (9.950) and Balance Beam (9.925).

BGSU T H R O U G H T H E Y E A R S 1974-75 (OVERALL RECORD: 6-2)

BGSU OPP 73.25 at Ball State 66.80 73.50 at Slippery Rock 96.60 69.30 at Kent 89.15 76.24 at Ohio State 76.22 87.00 EASTERN MICH. 69.65 INDIANA 81.85 83.92 MIAMI 75.21 81.80 SUNY-BROCKPORT 78.20 85.75 Ohio Championship £ 72.45 Midwest Regionals § £ at Ohio State § at Illinois State

1975-76 (OVERALL RECORD: 5-4)

BGSU OPP 85.55 at Ball State 80.10 76.425 at Eastern Michigan 79.05 84.00 KENT 98.25 87.25 OHIO STATE 82.05 87.50 at Miami 76.90 82.25 CENTRAL MICH. 91.35 WESTERN MICH. 69.60 84.60 at Youngstown State 82.95 vs. Central Michigan 96.85 89.75 Ohio Championship £ 87.20 MAIAW Regionals √ £ at Ohio State √ at Wisconsin-Eau Claire

1976-77 (OVERALL RECORD: 8-2)

BGSU OPP 121.15 at Indiana 113.825 vs. Illinois 123.90 126.30 at Ball State 102.25 124.80 EASTERN MICH. 105.70 125.90 WESTERN MICH. 102.00 124.40 at Kent 134.75 vs. West Virginia 116.45 124.35 MIAMI 108.05 131.75 IL-CHICAGO CIRCLE 120.40 131.45 at Ohio State 125.70 132.00 OAISW Champ. ¥ 128.00 MAIAW Regionals √ ¥ at Youngstown State √ at Southern Illinois

1977-78 (OVERALL RECORD: 14-1)

BGSU OPP 122.35 at Central Michigan 119.35 123.80 at Northern Illinois 62.35 vs. Indiana 113.95 vs. Iowa 113.20 vs. UW-Whitewater 51.10 128.40 OHIO STATE 128.30 128.65 UW-EAU CLAIRE 115.15 133.175 YOUNGSTOWN ST. 106.775 133.175 KENT 139.05 126.55 at Western Michigan 105.50 vs. Northwestern 45.30 127.65 at Miami 108.75 vs. Morehead State 102.90 132.70 INDIANA 123.05 CENTRAL MICH. 117.75 138.05 OAISW Champ.¥ 131.45 MAIAW Regionals√ ¥ at Kent √ at Ohio State

1978-79 (OVERALL RECORD: 16-2)

BGSU OPP 127.75 CENTRAL MICH. 112.60 121.60 at Eastern Michigan 110.35 128.70 at Kentucky 116.85 123.15 at Florida 117.80 vs. IL-Chicago Circle 118.70 123.60 BALL STATE 105.15 124.30 at Indiana 122.25 vs. Alabama 114.25 vs. Western Kentucky 111.75 127.45 at Ohio State 130.30 vs. Eastern Kentucky 125.75 vs. West Virginia 122.15 130.70 KENTUCKY 118.00 132.45 at Kent 133.60 129.55 WESTERN MICH. 105.35 INDIANA 81.85 83.92 MIAMI 75.21 81.80 SUNY-BROCKPORT 78.20 85.75 Ohio Championship £ 72.45 Midwest Regionals § £ at Ohio State

Results W L L W W W W W 2nd of 5 5th of 8

Results W L L W W L W W L 2nd of 5 10th of 12

Results W L W W W L W W W W 2nd of 5 8th of 12

Results W W W W W W W W L W W W W W W 2nd of 6 7th of 16

Results W W W W W W W W W L W W W L W W W W 2nd of 5 5th of 8

§ at Illinois State

1979-80 (OVERALL RECORD: 11-0-1) BGSU OPP 122.25 at Central Michigan 121.335 128.00 at Western Kentucky 122.05 131.90 EASTERN MICH. 124.55 130.95 WESTERN MICH. 114.25 124.75 INDIANA 123.70 133.70 OHIO STATE 131.40 WEST VIRGINIA 131.00 132.55 KENT 132.55 127.00 at Miami 118.70 135.35 at Michigan 135.10 vs. Indiana State 97.20 135.30 OAISW Champ.¥ 132.00 at Iowa 129.90 132.05 MAIAW Regionals√ ¥ at Bowling Green √ at Illinois

Results W W W W W W W T W W W 2nd of 5 W 9th of 11

1980-81 (OVERALL RECORD: 8-4, MAC: 2-1) BGSU OPP 129.45 IL-CHICAGO CIRCLE 130.60 128.20 at Eastern Michigan * 125.45 126.60 at West Virginia 134.90 vs. Indiana-PA 109.90 134.20 at Ohio State 140.25 132.95 KENTUCKY 118.85 132.75 at Kent * 134.75 134.40 CENTRAL MICH. * 123.60 MIAMI 111.70 136.40 at Indiana State 135.70 174.40 at Michigan 179.70 176.35 MAC Championships• 168.95 NCAA Regionals ∞ • at Eastern Michigan ∞ at Ohio State

Results L W L W L W L W W W L 2nd of 6 7th of 7

1981-82 (OVERALL RECORD: 7-4, MAC: 4-1) BGSU OPP 128.85 EASTERN MICH. * 128.10 BALL STATE * 122.05 131.55 at Illinois 133.20 vs. Illinois State 130.30 vs. Iowa State 119.95 127.00 at Western Michigan * 125.00 134.00 at Indiana 135.30 133.10 OHIO STATE 136.80 135.35 at Central Michigan * 127.90 137.55 INDIANA STATE 135.25 133.25 at Eastern Michigan * 134.70 136.10 MAC Championships • 135.40 NCAA Regionals ∞ • at Bowling Green ∞ at Pittsburgh

Results W W L W W W L L W W L 1st of 8 5th of 6

1982-83 (OVERALL RECORD: 11-6, MAC: 6-1)

BGSU OPP Results 163.30 at Ball State* 156.10 W vs. Miami 92.25 W 169.35 EASTERN MICH. * 164.90 W 167.20 at Michigan State 172.25 L 168.80 KENT* 166.50 W 165.55 at Kentucky 166.80 L vs. Memphis State 151.15 W vs. Auburn 159.95 W 168.15 ILLINOIS 165.40 W 165.70 at Michigan 172.45 L vs. Oklahoma 173.20 L vs. Kent * 168.70 L 165.10 at Ohio State 175.55 L vs. Kent * 163.85 W 170.75 INDIANA 166.05 W 172.15 WESTERN MICH. * 167.95 W 167.20 CENTRAL MICH. * 150.25 W 170.00 MAC Championships • 1st of 7 • at Ball State

1983-84 (OVERALL RECORD: 12-3-1, MAC: 3-1-1) BGSU 170.80 BALL STATE * KENTUCKY 173.20 at Illinois vs. Illinois State vs. SE Missouri State 173.30 MICHIGAN STATE 168.40 at Kent * vs. West Virginia 170.05 at Central Michigan * 169.95 at Eastern Michigan *

OPP 164.65 163.15 170.70 172.95 169.20 171.70 168.95 150.80 159.05 162.55

Results W W W W W W L W W W

vs. Clarion State 162.30 174.05 MICHIGAN 175.50 175.20 WEST VIRGINIA 172.10 170.65 YOUNGSTOWN ST. 147.45 170.55 at Western Michigan * 170.55 176.45 OHIO STATE 182.20 172.25 MAC Championships• 170.15 NCAA Regionals ∞ • at Northern Illinois ∞ at Penn State

W L W W T L 2nd of 7 5th of 6

1984-85 (OVERALL RECORD: 9-6, MAC: 5-2) BGSU OPP 172.00 at Michigan State 173.55 168.95 KENT* 161.90 176.00 CLARION STATE 170.75 172.55 EASTERN MICH. * 165.55 NORTHERN MICH. 163.00 171.85 at Northern Illinois 174.70 vs. Ball State * 169.30 vs. Iowa State 166.00 173.70 at West Virginia 179.50 vs. Clarion State 167.40 170.10 at Ball State 172.45 vs. Indiana 171.05 174.85 WESTERN MICH. 171.60 175.05 CENTRAL MICH. 168.25 178.70 at Kentucky 181.00 175.80 MAC Championships 175.60 NCAA Regionals

Results L W W W W L W W L W L L W W L 1st of 7 3rd of 6

1985-86 (OVERALL RECORD: 3-10, MAC: 1-4) BGSU OPP 163.30 at Kent * 167.90 173.10 NORTHERN ILL. 168.00 171.10 VALPARAISO 151.75 165.80 at Missouri 178.15 vs. Illinois 176.15 173.60 BALL STATE * 173.65 170.35 at Western Michigan * 172.85 166.96 at Pittsburgh 176.15 169.65 at Eastern Michigan * 175.15 vs. Northern Michigan 174.05 vs. Michigan 170.60 174.90 MICHIGAN STATE 178.90 178.45 MAC Championships 171.30 NCAA Regionals

Results L W W L L L L L L L L L 3rd of 7 6th of 6

1986-87 (OVERALL RECORD: 8-4, MAC: 6-0)

BGSU OPP Results 174.05 KENT* 172.20 W 172.20 at Ball State * 167.30 W vs. Illinois State 178.00 L 176.75 EASTERN MICH. * 174.00 W 143.95 at Michigan State 181.20 L 174.30 WESTERN MICH. * 174.00 W 176.40 at Central Michigan 174.25 W vs. Northern Michigan 176.05 W vs. Kent * 171.90 W 176.50 NEW HAMPSHIRE 173.25 W 174.40 at Michigan 179.70 L 176.35 MAC Championships 2nd of 6 168.95 NCAA Regionals 7th of 7 • at Eastern Michigan ∞ at Ohio State

1987-88 (OVERALL RECORD: 5-8, MAC: 4-3) BGSU 171.70 at Kent * 169.50 BALL STATE * 171.60 at Michigan State vs. Ball State * 175.20 at Eastern Michigan * 171.70 at Western Michigan * 178.25 KENT* 176.45 at Ohio State vs. Minnesota vs. Pittsburgh 176.25 CENTRAL MICH. * 176.70 ILLINOIS STATE 179.65 at Pittsburgh 175.55 MAC Championships• • at Kent

OPP Results 175.75 L 166.75 W 183.40 L 170.45 W 174.95 W 176.00 L 179.05 L 183.60 L 179.65 L 179.45 L 174.30 W 162.90 W 180.85 L 3rd of 6

1988-89 (OVERALL RECORD: 5-9, MAC: 3-3) BGSU 178.60 KENT * 175.95 at Ohio State vs. Georgia vs. Michigan State

OPP Results 176.25 W 184.90 L 187.50 L 179.75 L

BGSU THROUGH THE YEARS

176.00 at Michigan State 184.05 vs. Central Michigan * 179.10 vs. Kent * 178.40 177.90 EASTERN MICH. * 176.65 179.75 WESTERN MICH. * 177.60 180.05 at Illinois State 177.50 180.50 at Kentucky 183.55 vs. New Hampshire 183.05 180.00 at Central Michigan* 181.65 180.25 PITTSBURGH 179.60 179.75 MAC Championships• • at Bowling Green

L L L W W W L L L W 6th of 6

1989-90 (OVERALL RECORD: 5-6, MAC: 1-4)

BGSU OPP Results 176.20 at Kent * 177.20 L 174.80 at Eastern Michigan * 176.75 L 176.15 at Valparaiso 160.40 W 179.15 BALL STATE * 170.10 W 180.45 ILLINOIS STATE 177.80 W 178.80 at West Virginia 182.60 L vs. Rhode Island 176.80 W vs. Iowa 177.80 W 181.90 at Pittsburgh 183.55 L 182.45 CENTRAL MICH. * 184.40 L 183.25 at Western Michigan * 183.75 L 183.20 MAC Championships• 5th of 6 • at Ball State

1990-91 (OVERALL RECORD: 8-6, MAC: 4-2)

BGSU OPP Results 181.25 KENT * 176.25 W 180.00 at Kentucky 183.70 L 181.95 MICHIGAN 182.75 L 180.05 at Ball State * 182.05 L 181.25 at Ohio State 183.50 L vs. Denver 178.80 W vs. West Virginia 183.85 L vs. Kent* 179.70 W 184.25 at Illinois State 181.55 W vs. SE Missouri State 183.05 W 185.20 at Central Michigan * 187.35 L 184.65 EASTERN MICH. * 183.20 W 185.15 WESTERN MICH. * 183.10 W 189.20 VALPARAISO 169.70 W 183.10 MAC Championships• 3rd of 6 186.775 NCAA Regionals ∞ 4th of 7 • at Central Michigan ∞ at New Hampshire

1991-92 (OVERALL RECORD: 3-9, MAC: 1-3)

BGSU OPP Results 180.30 ILLINOIS STATE 180.40 L 179.45 at Ohio State 186.75 L vs. Boise State 185.50 L vs. Indiana-Pa. 174.85 W 181.40 at Kent* 184.90 L 180.90 at West Virginia 187.10 L vs. North Carolina 179.75 W 183.15 at Michigan State 186.25 L 183.35 CENTRAL MICH. * 186.65 L 184.65 BALL STATE* 182.10 W 183.25 at Eastern Michigan * 186.05 L 185.30 OHIO STATE 188.05 L 181.90 MAC Championships• 6th of 6 • at Western Michigan

1992-93 (OVERALL RECORD: 2-8, MAC: 1-5)

BGSU OPP Results 177.75 at Ohio State 186.750 L vs. Illinois State 179.050 L 177.70 KENT * 181.200 L 184.40 at Illinois State 186.300 L 182.60 at Ball State * 184.400 L 185.45 WESTERN MICH. * 183.850 W 184.95 at Central Michigan * 187.750 L 184.05 RADFORD 178.250 W 183.90 at Western Mich. * 184.400 L 183.40 EASTERN MICH. * 185.000 L 186.375 MAC Championships• 4th of 6 • at Eastern Michigan

1993-94 (OVERALL RECORD: 3-8, MAC: 0-5) BGSU 176.90 at Air Force 181.30 ILLINOIS STATE 178.775 at Kent * 181.55 BALL STATE*

OPP Results 176.225 W 182.775 L 183.375 L 185.200 L

184.05 181.60 180.70 179.60 183.675 182.825 183.975 • at Kent

CENTRAL MICH. * 187.775 INDIANA-PA. 100.200 at Western Michigan * 185.925 at Eastern Michigan * 185.100 at James Madison 186.775 vs. Indiana-Pa. 95.000 at Radford 184.875 MAC Championships•

L W L L L W L 6th of 6

1994-95 (OVERALL RECORD: 2-12, MAC: 1-6)

BGSU OPP Results 179.40 OHIO STATE 182.900 L 181.975 BALL STATE * 185.400 L 183.440 at Kent * 190.625 L 180.20 at Indiana-Pa. 166.500 W vs. Rutgers 180.625 L 177.550 at Ball State* 184.875 L 181.775 at Central Michigan * 185.450 L 184.250 WESTERN MICH. * 183.075 W 187.275 at Cap’n Crunch Invit.# 5th of 5 Alabama 196.100 L Southeast Missouri 193.975 L Missouri 190.100 L Texas Women’s 188.450 L 184.050 at Eastern Michigan * 187.750 L 184.30 KENT* 188.100 L 184.125 MAC Championships• 6th of 6 # at Southeast Missouri State • at Ball State

1995-96 (OVERALL RECORD: 3-13, MAC: 1-5) BGSU OPP 184.275 KENT * 188.475 181.625 WISC.-OSHKOSH 174.175 INDIANA-PA. 169.450 179.850 at Ohio State 189.050 Towson State 187.750 182.475 at Fox Run Invit.# New Hampshire 192.550 George Washington 190.300 Missouri 187.725 186.625 EASTERN MICH. * 189.725 184.900 at Central Michigan * 190.375 185.600 at Ball State * 191.675 187.825 WESTERN MICH. * 185.700 187.050 at Corvette Cup+ Alabama 195.175 Missouri 188.450 Illinois State 187.825 187.700 at Kent * 192.825 186.800 MAC Championships• # at New Hampshire + at Missouri • at Bowling Green

Results L W W L L 4th of 4 L L L L L L W 4th of 4 L L L L 6th of 6

1996-97 (OVERALL RECORD: 4-10, MAC: 1-4)

BGSU OPP Results 183.450 at Indiana-Pa. 176.075 W 188.650 vs. New Hampshire 192.050 L at Pittsburgh 190.575 L vs. Maryland 189.900 L 190.350 KENT * 192.400 L 190.625 at Cap’n Crunch Invit.# 3rd of 5 Southeast Missouri St. 192.275 L Illinois 191.650 L Alaska-Anchorage 187.825 W Yale 184.600 W 186.350 at Eastern Michigan * 192.700 L 189.375 CENTRAL MICH. * 191.050 L 186.400 at Ball State* 188.450 L 190.625 WESTERN MICH. * 190.175 W 185.925 at Central Michigan 193.100 L 188.925 MAC Championships • 6th of 6 # at Southeast Missouri State • at Central Michigan

1997-98 (OVERALL RECORD: 6-20, MAC: 3-3)

BGSU OPP Results 183.525 CENTRAL MICH. * 188.575 L 186.600 ILLINOIS 190.350 L 186.875 at Ohio State 191.925 L 186.625 at Cardinal Classic# 4th of 6 L Ball State * 189.600 L Iowa 189.075 L Texas Women’s 187.800 L Illinois State 184.475 W Wisconsin-LaCrosse 177.950 W 188.150 EASTERN MICH. * 187.850 W 188.575 at Hobie’s Invitational % 4th of 4 Michigan State 195.850 L New Hampshire 192.550 L

190.625 189.200 183.225

Eastern Michigan 189.375 at Western Michigan * 190.225 Illinois-Chicago 191.500 at Kent * 190.925 Northern Illinois * 188.225 at Gold’s Challenge& North Carolina 188.325 UC Santa Barbara 186.500 Cal State Fullerton 186.100 San Jose State 181.925

L W L L W 4th of 5 L L L W

1998-99 (OVERALL RECORD: 13-9, MAC: 5-1) BGSU OPP 187.925 at Illinois Chicago 191.725 191.575 at Northern Illinois * 187.100 191.950 OHIO STATE 193.975 191.625 WESTERN MICH. * 186.525 189.825 KENT * 188.725 189.225 at Denver 193.750 193.475 ILLINOIS STATE 189.200 193.550 at Central Michigan * 195.000 194.475 BALL STATE * 193.425 192.100 at Cornell 184.875 190.850 at Eastern Michigan * 187.825 192.900 MAC Championships• 193.350 USA Gymnastics NIT# Towson State 194.400 Rutgers 193.875 Temple 190.125 UC Santa Barbara 190.000 Western Michigan 189.475 • at Western Michigan # at Temple

Results L W L W W L W L W W W 4th of 7 3rd of 6 L L W W W

1999-00 (OVERALL RECORD: 9-12, MAC: 2-4) BGSU OPP 190.175 NORTHERN ILL. * 186.450 191.250 EASTERN MICH. * 190.475 192.850 CENTRAL MICH. * 193.950 189.225 at Western Michigan * 191.075 Kent State 192.325 189.300 CENTENARY 186.700 191.425 at Ball State 193.925 Kent State 193.850 193.950 RUTGERS 192.825 CORNELL 183.950 192.475 Fox Run Invitational New Hampshire 194.600 George Washington 192.500 Maryland 191.925 194.025 All-Ohio Invitational Kent State 193.900 at Ohio State 193.425 192.125 at Michigan State Invit. Michigan State 194.900 New Hampshire 194.400 Southeast Missouri 190.175 194.600 at Kent State 196.575 192.175 at Michigan 197.050 Florida 194.500 192.850 MAC Championships

Results W W L L L W L L W W 3rd of 4 L L W 1st of 3 W W 3rd of 4 L L W L L L 5th

2000-01 (OVERALL RECORD: 9-12, MAC: 4-2) BGSU OPP 194.825 KENT STATE 192.925 ILL.-CHICAGO 189.950 193.500 at Northern Illinois 189.975 191.175 ALL OHIO Ohio State 195.575 Kent State 193.150 195.000 WESTERN MICH. * 191.950 192.250 at Cat Classic Bringham Young 193.600 Missouri 192.425 Illinois State 192.125 194.700 MICHIGAN STATE 195.075 195.950 BALL STATE * 195.475 192.675 at Eastern Michigan * 193.900 192.425 at Central Michigan * 193.075 194.826 at Corvette Classic Oklahoma 195.075 Missouri 193.075 Texas Woman’s 191.350 194.450 at Kentucky 195.825 Central Michigan 195.275 Pittsburgh 190.550 194.950 at Ohio State 196.525 194.500 MAC Championships 7

Results W W W 3rd of 3 L L W 3rd of 4 L L W L W L L 2nd of 4 L W W L L W L 5th of

BGSU 193.775 MISSOURI 194.225 CENTRAL MICH. *

Results W W

2001-02 (OVERALL RECORD: 17-1, MAC: 6-0) OPP 193.225 192.200

BGSU THROUGH THE YEARS 192.700 at Cardinal Classic at Ball State * 191.625 Illinois-Chicago 192.225 North Carolina 190.550 Wisconsin-Eau Claire 173.875 Wisconsin-River Falls 179.175 192.000 at Rutgers 191.225 South Connecticut 186.175 192.675 at North Carolina 193.825 George Washington 191.900 194.075 NORTHERN ILL. * 189.800 195.125 at All-Ohio at Kent State * 194.350 Ohio State 194.450 194.875 at Western Michigan * 194.450 195.975 AIR FORCE 193.150 195.675 EASTERN MICH. * 195.250 194.925 at Pittsburgh 194.275 193.075 MAC Championships# # at Ball State

1st of 6 W W W W W W W L W W 1st of 3 W W W W W W 5th of 7

2002-03 (OVERALL RECORD: 4-14, MAC: 2-4) BGSU OPP 192.850 WESTERN MICH. * 192.375 189.200 Dodge Premiere at Florida 195.975 Minnesota 193.450 Kentucky 192.200 190.925 at Kent State * 196.450 190.925 at Eastern Michigan * 192.950 192.525 at Northern Illinois * 194.675 190.900 Fox Run Invitational Michigan State 194.325 at New Hampshire 191.875 George Washington 191.425 193.800 BALL STATE * 188.675 194.275 TRI-MEET PITTSBURGH 194.050 WILSON COLLEGE 175.300 193.475 All-Ohio Championship at Ohio State 196.650 Kent State * 195.450 Central Michigan * 196.325 195.175 MAC CHAMPIONSHIP# # at Bowling Green

Results W 4th of 4

L L L 4th of 4 L L L W 1st of 3 W W 3rd of 3 L L L 4th of 7

2003-04 (OVERALL RECORD: 5-8, MAC 3-3) BGSU OPP 193.450 EASTERN MICH. * 192.925 191.425 at Southeast Missouri 194.175 195.125 NORTH CAROLINA 194.425 193.475 Cardinal Classic Ball State * 193.425 Illinois 192.975 193.725 ALL-OHIO CHAMP. KENT STATE * 195.375 OHIO STATE 195.450 194.375 Western Michigan * 194.475 194.975 at Kent State* 196.350 George Washington 195.400 195.175 NORTHERN ILL. * 194.400 195.900 CENTRAL MICH. * 196.225 193.475 at West Virginia 197.300 194.650 MAC Championships# # at Central Michigan

Results W L W 1st of 3 W W 3rd of 3 L L L L L W L L 4th of 7

2004-05 (OVERALL RECORD: 7-11, MAC: 3-3) BGSU OPP 190.150 at Kentucky 194.850 193.000 BALL STATE * 191.70 190.900 at Central Michigan * 194.675 191.875 at Eastern Michigan * 193.900 194.075 KENT STATE * 194.300 192.075 at Northern Illinois * 191.325 194.075 WESTERN MICH. * 191.800 196.100 SEMO 194.525 WISC.-OSHKOSH 187.950 192.250 San Jose 193.025 at Cal State Fullerton 192.400 Suny Cortland 183.700 191.325 Michigan State 194.025 at Pittsburgh 191.650 James Madison 185.325 192.975 at Kent State 195.375 Ohio State 194.400 192.875 MAC Championships# # at Northern Illinois

Results L W L L L W W W W L L L L L W L L 4th of 7

BGSU OPP 186.700 at All Ohio Ohio State 190.200 Kent State 189.375

Results 3rd of 3 L L

2005-06 (OVERALL RECORD: 4-11, MAC: 2-4)

189.325 189.100 190.025 183.625 187.325 184.300 190.550 187.475 191.850

CENTRAL MICH. * ILLINOIS STATE NORTHERN ILL. * at Ball State * Michigan State at Western Michigan * at Rutgers Towson Rhode Island Bridgeport at Kent State * at William and Mary EASTERN MICH. *

187.950 187.500 190.850 187.875 191.025 190.100 190.550 190.100 187.150 174.875 193.550 188.350 191.025

W W L L L L L L L W L L W

2006-07 (OVERALL RECORD: 5-10, MAC: 3-3) BGSU OPP 188.925 at Eastern Michigan * 192.475 Ursinus College 178.950 189.300 WESTERN MICH. * 189.075 190.200 at Northern Illinois * 188.225 191.425 BALL STATE * 188.925 192.775 KENT STATE * 193.700 190.650 at Missouri 196.075 Eastern Michigan 191.775 William and Mary 187.700 192.575 at Texas Women’s Univ.# 194.825 Kentucky 196.200 SEMO 194.295 192.425 ALL OHIO Ohio State 195.825 Kent State 195.325 191.925 MAC Championships## # at CAT Classic ## at Eastern Michigan

Results L W W W W L L L W L L L 3rd of 3 L L 7th of 7

2007-08 (OVERALL RECORD: 9-12, MAC: 3-3) BGSU OPP 188.825 MISSOURI 194.100 191.975 EASTERN MICH. * 191.525 191.475 at Brown 188.675 MIT 180.600 West Chester 174.225 190.700 at All-Ohio Kent State 195.150 Ohio State 194.175 193.350 CENTRAL MICH. * 192.775 193.400 at Western Michigan * 193.075 188.475 at Kent State * 194.825 189.800 at Penn State 195.025 SUNY-Cortland 183.800 George Washington 192.575 190.950 at North Carolina State 195.075 193.125 NORTHERN ILL. * 193.625 EASTERN MICH. 193.500 191.375 KENTUCKY 195.675 192.025 MAC Championships^ ^ at Kent State

Results L W W W W 3rd of 3 L L W W L L W L L L L L 7th of 7

2010-11 (OVERALL RECORD: 1-12, MAC: 0-6) BGSU OPP 190.225 ILL.-CHICAGO 185.525 186.600 at Northern Illinois * 188.675 190.400 WESTERN MICH. * 192.650 OHIO STATE 195.450 188.975 KENT STATE * 194.925 185.750 at Eastern Michigan * 189.550 187.750 BALL STATE * 192.325 189.450 at Nebraska 196.500 Iowa 195.500 Kentucky 194.650 193.800 at Kentucky 195.650 George Washington 194.100 191.350 at Central Michigan * 194.825 192.900 MAC Championships^ ^ at Central Michigan

Results W L L L L L L L L L L L L 5th of 7

2011-12 (OVERALL RECORD: 2-12, MAC: 1-5)

BGSU OPP Results 188.925 at Kentucky 194.325 L Wisc.-Oshkosh 174.725 W Oklahoma 195.875 L 191.950 CENTRAL MICH. * 193.050 L 193.225 WEST VIRGINIA 193.475 L 192.800 at Western Michigan * 195.300 L 191.500 at Maryland 194.475 L North Carolina 193.125 L 193.975 NORTHERN ILL. * 194.775 L 192.325 at Pittsburgh 194.050 L 193.825 at Missouri 196.250 L 193.900 at Ball State 194.050 L 193.525 at Kent State 196.400 L 193.675 EASTERN MICH. * 190.950 W 193.150 MAC Championships^ 5th(t) of 7 ^ at Northern Illinois

FOR ALL SEASONS... Home meets in CAPS * MAC meet

2008-09 (OVERALL RECORD: 4-10, MAC: 2-4) BGSU OPP 191.875 at Northern Illinois * 193.450 189.575 BALL STATE * 187.325 190.800 at Illinois State 191.675 190.050 at Eastern Michigan * 192.925 192.600 KENT STATE * 194.550 192.975 WESTERN MICH. * 191.600 193.750 OHIO STATE 194.175 192.650 at Central Michigan * 195.050 192.400 at UC Davis 192.950 New Hampshire 192.525 Sacramento State 194.625 193.275 at Texas Woman’s 193.000 Arkansas 196.550 Pennsylvania 190.350 192.425 MAC Championships^ ^ at Ball State

Results L W L L L W L L L L L W L W 4th of 7

2009-10 (OVERALL RECORD: 5-7, MAC: 4-2) BGSU OPP 189.925 at Michigan 194.875 Iowa 193.200 192.625 NORTHERN ILL. * 190.900 192.600 at Western Michigan * 191.850 193.300 at Illinois-Chicago 192.750 191.575 at Ball State 190.475 193.175 EASTERN MICH. * 191.875 190.675 at Western Michigan 193.925 Illinois-Chicago 191.150 191.550 at West Virginia 194.725 191.200 at Kent State * 195.275 194.375 CENTRAL MICH. * 196.350 191.850 MAC Championships# # at Bowling Green

Results L L W W W W W L L L L L 7th of 7

ALL-MAC PERFORMERS YEAR

NAME

EVENT

2010 2009 2008 2007 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

Dawn Christman Breanne Guy Breanne Guy Morgan Balzer Breanne Metzger Melissa Popovich Ann Marie Kassouf Marny Oestreng Marny Oestreng Marny Oestreng 2000 Marny Oestreng Marny Oestreng Marny Oestreng Marny Oestreng 1999 Marny Oestreng Marny Oestreng Marny Oestreng Marny Oestreng 1998 Jackie Haft 1995 Heather Ferguson 1993 Robin Wall 1992 Mary Beth Friel 1991 Mary Beth Friel Julie Zickes Julie Zickes 1990 Meg Griffin 1989 Mary Beth Friel 1987 Suzanne Bell Lisa Hillman 1986 Tiffany Kosmerl Tiffany Kosmerl Shelley Staley 1985 Tiffany Kosmerl Shelley Staley 1984 Julie Bender Julie Bender 1983 Julie Bender Julie Bender Katie Greaser 1982 Dawn Boyle Laurie Garee Laurie Garee Karin Kemper Karin Kemper 1981 Dawn Boyle Laurie Garee * MAC champion

Floor Exercise All-Around All-Around All-Around All-Around All-Around All-Around Floor All-Around Bars All-Around Vault Beam Floor All-Around Vault Bars Beam Vault Beam All-Around Beam Vault All-Around Beam Bars Beam Floor Bars Beam Floor Floor Beam Beam All-Around Vault All-Around Vault Vault Floor All-Around Bars Floor Beam Vault Beam

SCORE 9.850 * 38.775 38.600 38.375 38.725 39.450 39.100 9.900* 39.150* 9.875* 39.450* 9.875 * 9.850 9.900 39.525 * 9.875 * 9.900 * 9.850 * 9.850 * 9.775 * 37.70 9.55 9.60 * 37.20 9.55 9.45 9.45 9.15 9.20 9.30 9.30 9.30 9.45 * 9.25 35.60 * 9.20 * 34.65 * 9.15 * 9.00 8.75 * 34.35 * 8.95 * 8.75 * 8.60 9.10 * 9.00 *

NCAA INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS 1999

Marny Oestreng

Floor

9.925

NCAA REGIONAL CHAMPIONS 1999

Marny Oestreng

Floor

9.950

FALCON HONORS SEASON CAPTAIN(S) 2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09 2007-08 2006-07 2005-06 2004-05 2003-04 2002-03 2001-02 2000-01 1999-00 1998-99 1997-98 1996-97 1995-96 1994-95 1993-94 1992-93 1991-92 1990-91 1989-90 1988-89 1987-88 1986-87 1985-86 1984-85 1983-84 1982-83 1981-82 1980-81 1979-80 1978-79 1977-78 1976-77 1975-76 1974-75

Sunny Marchand, Megan Valentini Monica Eaton, Danielle Wishart, Dawn Christman Amber Brewer, Kasey Fillmore, Lexi Psichopaidas, Wishart Morgan Balzer, Amber Brewer, Kasey Fillmore Jhloeen Ponce, Morgan Balzer Jacquelyn Bernhardt, Jholeen Ponce Allison Swafford, Sakura Tomita, Karly Yohe Jessica Bradley, Jessica Guyer Kristin DiPietro, Kari Elste, Bre Metzger Melissa Popovich, Pia Sjovall Ann Marie Kassouf, Melissa Popovich Heather Dankmyer, Sarah Gaertner Heather Dankmyer, Amber Curry Heather Dankmyer, Sarah Grealis Sarah Grealis, Jackie Haft Heather Ferguson, Melissa Hunt Heather Ferguson, Kim Pope, Susan Talbott Karen Jordan, Jennifer Wenrich Karen Jordan, Elisa Martinelli Elisa Martinelli, Jennifer Nacca, Julia Zelikov Stacey Davis, Robin Wall Kathy Altonen, Meg Griffin Nikki Condon, Meg Griffin Lori Pinegar Suzanne Bell Kim Trost Julia Wicks Shelley Staley Leslie Schipper Julie Bender, Laurie Garee Katie Greaser Karin Kemper Carol Brunswick Linda Lehman Pam Culler Pam Culler Theresa Hoover Karen Glenn Nancy Thorn

MAC FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR 2012 1999 1995

Jamilah Ali Marny Oestreng Heather Ferguson

MAC CHAMPIONSHIPS

MAC GYMNAST OF THE YEAR

1982, 1983, 1985

1999 2004

MAC REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONSHIPS 2002

ACADEMIC ALL-MAC SELECTIONS 1991 1994 1995 2007 2010 2011 2012

Kim Eddings Elisa Martinelli Jennifer Wenrich Jholeen Ponce Dawn Christman Dawn Christman Megan Harrington

Marny Oestreng Melissa Popovich

MAC SPECIALIST OF THE YEAR 2008

Jacquelyn Bernhardt

MAC SENIOR GYMNAST OF THE YEAR 2002 2004

Marny Oestreng Melissa Popovich

MAC COACH OF THE YEAR Dan Connelly (2002, 1999, 1997) Dr. Charles Simpson (1983)

BGSU RECORD BOOK BGSU YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORD/FINISH Season 1974-75 1975-76 1976-77 1977-78 1978-79 1979-80 1980-81 1981-82 1982-83 1983-84 1984-85 1985-86 1986-87 1987-88 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-2000 2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 34 Years

Record 6-2-0 5-4-0 8-2-0 14-1-0 16-2-0 11-0-1 8-4-0 7-4-0 11-6-0 12-3-1 9-6-0 3-10-0 8-4-0 5-8-0 5-9-0

Pct. .750 .556 .800 .933 .889 .958 .667 .636 .647 .781 .600 .231 .667 .385 .357

5-6-0 8-6-0 3-9-0 2-8-0 3-8-0 2-12-0 3-13-0 4-10-0 6-20-0 13-9-0 9-12-0 9-12-0 17-1-0 4-14-0 5-8-0 7-11-0 4-11-0 5-10-0 9-12-0 4-10-0 5-7-0 1-12-0 2-12-0 258-298-24

.455 .571 .250 .200 .272 .143 .188 .286 .231 .591 .429 .429 .944 .286 .385 .389 .267 .333 .429 .286 .417 .077 .143 .445

MAC Pct. OAISW - - 2nd - - 2nd - - 2nd - - 2nd - - 1st - - 2nd 2-1-0 .667 3rd 4-1-0 .800 6-1-0 .857 3-1-1 .700 5-2-0 .714 1-4-0 .200 6-0-0 1.000 4-3-0 .571 3-3-0 .500 1-4-0 4-2-0 1-3-0 1-5-0 0-5-0 1-6-0 1-5-0 1-4-0 3-3-0 5-1-0 2-4-0 3-4-0 6-0-0 2-4-0 3-3-0 3-3-0 2-4-0 3-3-0 3-3-0 2-4-0 4-2-0 0-6-0 1-5-0 86-99-1

TEAM SCORES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9.

vs. SEMO/Wisc.-Oshkosh vs. Air Force vs. Ball State vs. Central Michigan vs.. Eastern Michigan at MAC Championships vs. North Carolina at All-Ohio vs. Western Michigan

.200 .667 .250 .167 .000 .143 .167 .200 .500 .833 .333 .429 1.000 .333 .500 .500 .333 .500 .500 .333 .667 .000 .167 .462

- - - - - - - - - - - - - -

MAC 2nd 1st 1st 2nd 1st 3rd 2nd 3rd 6th

TOP TEAM EVENT SCORES Bars Beam Floor Vault

49.125 vs. SEMO 49.125 vs. Ball State 49.425 vs. NIU 49.1 vs. Ball State

Marny Oestreng Melissa Popovich Jessica Guyer Pia Sjovall Rachel Hall Kristin DiPietro Jessica Guyer Dawn Christman Jacquelyn Bernhardt Cristin McClellan Breanne Metzger Erin Coudriet Danielle Wishart

9.975 9.950 9.950 9.950 9.900 9.900 9.900 9.900 9.875 9.875 9.875 9.875 9.875

2001 2002/2004 2003/05 2004 2002 2005 2005 2012 2008 2000/01 2004 2005 2010/2012

9.950 9.950 9.900 9.875 9.875 9.875 9.850 9.850 9.825 9.800 9.800 9.800

1999/02 2005 2004 2002 2004 2005 1999 2010 2001/02 1997 2002 2007

9.950 9.925 9.900 9.900 9.875 9.875 9.850 9.850 9.850 9.850 9.850

2000/01 2007 2004 2012 2008 2001/02 2007 1998 2012 2012 2012

1. Marny Oestreng Melissa Popovich 3. Ann Marie Kassouf Pia Sjovall 5. Kathy Emerson Mindy Untch Kristin DiPietro 8. Heather Ferguson Breanne Metzger Jessica Guyer Jessica Ewart Bethany Kenel Jamilah Ali

9.925 9.925 9.900 9.900 9.875 9.875 9.875 9.850 9.850 9.850 9.850 9.850 9.850

1999 2004 2002 2004 2001 2002 2004 1996 2004 2003/2005 2005 2007 2012

1. Marny Oestreng 2. Melissa Popovich 3. Ann Marie Kassouf 4. Kristen DiPietro Jamilah Ali 6. Breanne Metzger 7. Breanne Guy 8. Gina Locigno 9. Megan Harrington 10. Jessica Guyer

39.600 39.525 39.125 38.975 38.975 38.925 38.900 38.775 38.750 38.400

1999 2004 2001/02 2004 2012 2005 2008 2012 2012 2003

UNEVEN BARS

1. Marny Oestreng Kari Elste 3. Melissa Popovich 4. Mindy Untch Marie-Eve Boisvert Jessica Bradley 7. Sarah Grealis Monica Eaton 9. Ann Marie Kassouf 10. Lesley Malucci Stephanie Sams Sakura Tomita

5th 3rd 6th 4th 6th 6th 6th 6th 7th 4th 5th 5th 5th 4th 4th 4th 6th 7th 7th 4th 7th 5th 5th (t) -

196.100 195.975 195.950 195.900 195.675 195.175 195.125 195.125 195.000

FLOOR EXERCISE 1. 2. 5. 9.

VAULT 1. Marny Oestreng

2. Jacquelyn Bernhardt 3. Melissa Popovich Danielle Wishart 4. Breanne Guy Pia Sjovall 6. Jholeen Ponce Jackie Haft Lacey Swords Jamilah Ali Dawn Christman

BALANCE BEAM

2005 2002 2001 2004 2002 2003 2004 2002 2001

2005 2002 2002 2002

ALL-AROUND

MAC / REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS

1981-82 MAC CHAMPIONS

1982-83 MAC CHAMPIONS

(7-4 OVERALL, 4-1 MAC) NCAA Regionals - Fifth of Six

(11-6 OVERALL, 6-1 MAC)

Front Row: Katie Greaser, Jill Slomsky, Laurie Garee, Cathy White Middle Row: Mary Anne Kruppa, Karin Kemper, Dawn Boyle Back Row: Cindy Moore, Margy Pfister

Front Row: Shelley Staley, Julie Bender, Katie Greaser, Joyce Bonham. Middle Row: Mary Anne Kruppa, Cathy White, Diane Babuder, Laurie Garee Back Row: Judy Tropp, Dawn Boyle, Leslie Schipper, Jill Slomsky

2001-02 MAC REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONS 1984-85 MAC CHAMPIONS (9-6 OVERALL, 5-2 MAC) NCAA Regionals - Third of Six Front Row: Kris Byerly, Tiffany Kosmerl, Gretchen Van Haitsma, Lisa Shulman Second Row: Debbie Spragg, Julia Wicks, Gayle Bolek, Kristen Melzer Third Row: Maria Dechiara, Mary Pat Farr, Ellen Dicola Back Row: Leslie Schipper Not pictured: Shelley Staley

(17-1 OVERALL, 6-0 MAC) Front Row: Melissa Popovich, Marny Oestreng, Katie Carter, Kelly Kropko, Kathy Emerson Second Row: Breanne Metzger, Sarah Gaertner, Rache Hall, Kristin DiPietro, Pia Sjovall, Emily Gray, Mindy Untch Third Row: Kari Elste, Ann Marie Kassouf, Stephanie Sams.

INDIVIDUAL MAC CHAMPIONS

JULIE BENDER

DAWN BOYLE

DAWN CHRISTMAN

HEATHER FERGUSON

1984 - All-Around, Vault 1983 - All-Around, Vault

1982 - Floor 1981 - Vault

2010 - Floor

1995 - Beam

MARY BETH FRIEL

LAURIE GAREE

JACKIE HAFT

KARIN KEMPER

1991 - Vault

1982 - All-Around, Bars 1981 - Beam

1998 - Vault

1982 - Floor

TIFFANY KOSMERL

MARNY OESTRENG

1985 - Beam

2002 - Tied for 1st in Floor 2001 - Tied for 1st in All-Around, Tied for 1st on bars 2000 - All-Around, Vault 1999* - All-Around, Vault, Bars, Beam *NCAA National Champion on Floor

FALCONS AT NCAA REGIONALS FALCONS IN NCAA REGIONAL COMPETITION HISTORY 1981 Mary Ann Kruppa Floor 17.90 / 6th 1982 Jill Slomsky Beam 17.55 / 7th Dawn Boyle Floor 17.4 / 9th Mary Ann Kruppa Floor 17.35 / 10th Team 5th 1984 Team 5th 1985 Team 3rd 1986 Team 6th 1987 Team 168.95 / 7th 1988 Kim Troust All-Around 35.45 / T-15th Bars 8.90 Beam 8.90 Vault 8.85 Floor 8.80 1990 Mary Beth Friel All-Around 36.2 / 15th Vault 9.45 Floor 9.05 Beam 8.95 Bar 8.75 1991 Mary Beth Friel All-Around 37.65 / 4th Beam 9.7 Floor 9.5 Vault 9.3 Bars 9.15 Julie Zickes All-Around 36.8 Beam 9.55 Floor 9.45 Vault 9.1 Bars 8.7 Team 186.775 / 4th 1992 Mary Beth Friel Invited but did not compete 1993 Robin Wall All-Around 35.90 / 21st Vault 9.20 Bars 9.125 Beam 8.975 Floor 8.60 1995 Jennifer Wenrich All-Around 36.250 Floor 9.350 Beam 9.075 Vault 8.950 Bars 8.875 1996 Karen Jordan All-Around 37.975 / 12th Floor 9.575 / T-13th Beam 9.400 / T-21st Vault 9.600 / T-30th Bars 9.400 / T-34th 1999 Marny Oestreng Floor 9.950 / 1st * Bars 9.825 / T-3rd All-Around 38.600 / 11th Vault 9.650 / T-18th Beam 9.175 / 34th 2003 Ann-Marie Kassouf All-Around 38.775 / 12th Floor 9.750 Beam 9.725 Vault 9.700 Bars 9.575 2004 Melissa Popovich All-Around 39.000 / 12th Floor 9.825 Vault 9.75 Bar 9.75 Beam 9.675 2008 Breanne Guy All-Around 38.175 / 16th Vault 9.825 Floor 9.650

Bars Beam Jacquelyn Bernhardt Vault

9.625 9.075 9.775 / T-25th

2009 Breanne Guy 2010 Breanne Guy Kasey Fillmore Danielle Wishart 2011 Kasey Fillmore Dawn Christman 2012 Megan Harrington Gina Locigno Danielle Wishart Jamilah Ali

38.825 / 10th 9.825 9.8 9.625 9.575 38.575 / 15th 9.575 9.75 9.75 9.5 38.330 / 16th 9.6 9.6 9.65 9.45 9.7 / 35th 37.325 9.6 9.7 8.6 9.425 9.050 38.225 / 18th 9.55 9.475 9.7 9.5 36.975 / 19th 9.65 9.075 8.55 9.7 9.8 / 24th 9.55 / 33rd

All-Around Vault Floor Beam Bars All-Around Vault Floor Beam Bars All-Around Vault Floor Bars Beam Vault All-Around Bars Beam Floor Vault Floor All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor All-Around Vault Bars Beam Floor Vault Beam

FALCONS IN NCAA NATIONAL COMPETITION HISTORY 1999 Marny Oestreng *Denotes NCAA Champion

Floor

9.925 / 1st *

MARY ELLEN MAZEY PRESIDENT, BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY

After a national search, Dr. Mary Ellen Mazey was appointed President of Bowling Green State University on March 22, 2011. Dr. Mazey’s extensive experience in Ohio public universities and with implementing strategic plans, coupled with her understanding of the role higher education has to play in the state’s well-being, led the BGSU trustees to select her as the next president of the University. Before becoming president of BGSU, she served from 2009-2011 as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Auburn University. In that capacity, she oversaw the academic programming for twelve colleges and was responsible for fostering the advancement of the university’s strategic plan. While at Auburn, Dr. Mazey was chair of the Enrollment Management Council, the University Campaign Feasibility Task Force, and the Efficiency Task Force. In addition, she served on the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities’ Council on Academic Affairs Executive Committee. From 2005-2009, she was Dean of the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University (WVU), where she led a college-wide implementation of the WVU 2010 Strategic Plan and served on the Council to Implement the University’s Strategic Plan. In addition, she served on the Presidential Search Committee, the Enrollment Management Council, and the WVU Research Corporation. She also played a leadership role in the university’s Advanced Energy Initiative and nanotechnology research effort. She was a board member of the West Virginia Humanities Council, the Monongalia/Preston County United Way and the West Virginia NASA Space Grant Consortium.

of University Partnerships for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In that capacity, she had oversight of HUD’s $25 million in grant programs to colleges and universities across the country. In addition, she served as HUD’s liaison to higher educational associations, other federal agencies, and colleges and universities. Dr. Mazey has served as a grants reviewer and consultant to HUD and the U.S. Department of Education in addition to being a consultant to the Appalachian Regional Commission and numerous local governments, colleges and universities. She and her late husband of 40 years, Bruce, had two sons, Bryan and Zackary. The older, Bryan, has a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Wright State University and a master’s in engineering management from the University of Dayton. He works for GE Aviation in the aerospace industry. He and his wife, Michele, have two young children and live near Cincinnati. The younger son, Zackary, earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Miami University in accountancy and finance and received a Juris Doctorate from the University of Dayton School of Law. He practices law in Charleston, W.Va.

Prior to being appointed Dean at WVU, Dr. Mazey served for seven years as Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Wright State University. She was founding director of the Center for Urban and Public Affairs at Wright State and served in that capacity for eleven years, from 19831994. During that time, she was the university’s representative to the Ohio Board of Regents’ Urban University Advisory Committee. In addition, she served as chair of the Department of Urban Affairs and Geography and led the creation of a Master of Public Administration Program. From 1993-1996, Dr. Mazey held the title of Distinguished Professor of Professional Service at WSU. Dr. Mazey received her Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati in urban geography in 1977 and taught at that institution for two years before joining the faculty of Wright State University in 1979. In 1996-1997, Dr. Mazey was the appointed Director of the Office

GREG CHRISTOPHER DIRECTOR OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Greg Christopher is in his sixth year as the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Bowling Green State University. Christopher, the 12th full-time athletic directer in school history, began his duties in July of 2006 and has accomplished a great deal in his first five years in Northwest Ohio. Christopher oversees an 18-sport program which has a budget of $17 million and 75 full-time employees. BGSU, which is a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) and Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA), is one of 13 programs in the country which sponsor Division I-A football and compete in men’s and women’s basketball and men’s ice hockey on the Division I level. A native of West Lafayette, Ind., Christopher has moved the BGSU athletic department forward in multiple areas in his first five years. The Sebo Athletic Center was completed in the fall of 2007, featuring expanded and state-ofthe-art sports medicine and rehabilitation facilities as well as a strength and conditioning area for all University student-athletes. The new front entrance for Doyt L. Perry Stadium, the building also houses administrative offices as well as offices and meeting rooms for the football Falcons. The Sebo Athletic Center is part of $57 million in new or renovated athletics facilities completed during Christopher’s tenure. That facilities list includes the new Keefe Tennis Complex, a renovation to Whittaker Track, improvements at baseball’s Steller Field, the FieldTurf inside Perry Stadium, renovations to the BGSU Ice Arena, and the new $36 million Stroh Center. Incremental facility improvement plans are also underway for other BGSU athletics venues. Athletic achievements of Christopher’s five years include nine conference banners. Highlights include the remarkable run of women’s basketball. The women’s hoops Falcons became the first team in conference history to advance to the ‘Sweet 16’ of the NCAA in 2006-07, winning a MAC record 31 games along the way. Curt Miller’s team made its fifth trip to the NCAA Tournament in 2011, following the Falcons’ seventh straight conference title. In Christopher’s tenure, football has played in two post-season bowl games, including the 2008 GMAC Bowl in Mobile, Ala., and the 2009 Roady’s Humanitarian Bowl in Boise, Idaho. The 2007 football team also shared the MAC East Division title. In 2008-09, the men’s basketball team won its first regular season MAC title in decade, advancing the NIT post-season tournament. And baseball won three consecutive MAC East Division titles, including overall conference regular season championships in 2008 and 2009. In the classroom, the Falcons have flourished, as the number of studentathletes with a GPA of 3.0 or above has increased in each of the last four years. In 2010-11, BGSU student-athletes set a new bar for cumulative GPA record, charting a 3.08 mark, and 196 BG student-athletes had a GPA of at least 3.0. The student-athlete graduation rate is greater than the overall student body’s graduation rate. Christopher implemented the Falcon Leadership Academy, a leadership development program for BGSU student-athletes. Christopher, along with several other administrators in the athletics department, serves as an instructor for the class, which represents each of the department’s 18 varsity sports. Christopher’s background in fundraising and development has been evident in his first five years at BGSU. There have been double-digit percentage increases in the external funding areas, including development, corporate marketing,

licensing and concessions. Christopher has furthered the department’s logo transition and integrated an external communications plan. Christopher came to BGSU after spending nearly a decade at Purdue University in his hometown. He served as Associate A.D. for External Relations and John Purdue Club Director at Purdue University. Christopher, who had been at the school since 1997, was a member of the department’s senior staff. He was accountable for external and revenue-related areas for Purdue’s $50 million department. In his role, he oversaw several areas, including development, marketing, promotions and advertising, athletic licensing and sports information. Under his leadership, Purdue raised $17.2 million in total giving for Athletics in his final year there. He also played a significant role in a seven-year campuswide capital campaign which raised $111 million for Athletics during that period. Projects that came to fruition in that time frame include tripling the number of endowed athletic scholarships and several facility additions or renovations. Among the facility projects were an indoor golf training center, football stadium renovation, aquatic center, indoor tennis center, and basketball video board campaign. He also was the advisor for Purdue’s chapter of Athletes-in-Action, and served a period of time as the sport administrator for Purdue’s men’s and women’s tennis programs. Christopher served as Executive Director for the Society of Professional Journalists in Greencastle, Ind., from 1994 to 1997 after joining the organization in 1991 as its Marketing and Development Director. During that time, he managed a staff of 15 for the nation’s largest not-for-profit journalism organization. His tenure focused largely on external relations, fueling growth that doubled the net worth of the foundation and association. He also improved relations with SPJ’s 250 local chapters and negotiated contracts and corporate partnerships. Prior to joining SPJ, Christopher was an Account Executive at WWWV-FM in Charlottesville, Va., from 1988-90. In that capacity, he designed and managed station promotions, including partnerships with the athletics program at the University of Virginia. He also was part of the “Page Program” at NBC in New York in 1988 where he served as a research analyst, assisting the Manager of Sports Programming and Market Analysis in research of television sports. Christopher also produced network sports tracking reports and surveys of major league sports. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from MAC-member Miami University in 1988 and earned his MBA from the institution in 1991. He played football for one season before the former linebacker’s career was cut short due to injury. In 1987-88 and 1990-91, Christopher was involved as a television color commentator in football and play-by-play voice for men’s ice hockey which aired on regional cable television and WPTD-TV in Dayton. He also served as a graduate assistant in the Office of Admissions at Miami in 199091. Christopher is a member of the Mid-American Conference’s External Relations Committee, current Chair of the CCHA Council, and is the women’s basketball administrative chair for the MAC. In the spring of 2008, he was appointed to the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee. Christopher is active in Northwest Ohio with the Bowling Green Community Foundation, the American Red Cross and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Christopher, 45, is married to the former Tina Smith of Leetonia, Ohio. The couple has a son, Zachary, 15, and two daughters, Megan and Allison, ages 13 and 11.