MORGANTOWN, W. Va. - The No. 18 University of Denver women's gymnastics team topped West Virginia on the road in a Friday night meet, scoring a 195.425 to WVU's 194.600. In total, the Pioneers won four individual titles, including junior Katie Menhinick (Paramus, N.J.) who won her first career all-around title. Junior Emily Barrett (Norman, Okla.) also competed in the all-around, finishing third.

"It's nice to walk away with a win," head coach Melissa Kutcher-Rinehart said following the meet. "Our student-athletes adjusted well to the varying lineup changes, and they have learned how to compete on the road."

Denver started the meet on bars with a team total of 48.800, the team's second highest this season. Menhinick led off for DU with a 9.750, which sophomore Julia Ross (Henderson, Nev.) matched later in the rotation. Barrett scored a 9.650 second up for DU. Freshman Nikole Addison (Lehigh Acres, Fla.) added a 9.775, her second highest tally this year, which earned her third place in the final standings. Senior Nina McGee (Cincinnati, Ohio) posted the Pioneers' top score on the event with a 9.850 and second place overall. Freshman Brittany Franklin (Carrollton, Texas) finished the rotation with a 9.675.

The team next headed to vault, adding a 49.050, led by McGee's event-winning 9.875. Menhinick started the rotation with 9.700, which Ross answered with a 9.825, tying her personal best and landing her in third in the final event standings. Junior Maggie Laughlin (Scottsdale, Ariz.) competed her second vault of the season and scored a 9.775. Barrett also scored a 9.775, and sophomore Rachel Fielitz (Walden, N.Y.) closed the rotation with a 9.800.

For the third rotation, Denver moved to floor and started with Menhinick's 9.750. Fielitz and Barrett performed second and third for the Pioneers, and each scored a 9.775. Laughlin and senior Ellese Sakai-Hart (Aptos, Calif.) added matching 9.825s. McGee topped off the rotation with a 9.875, tying her for another event title.

DU wrapped up the meet on beam. Menhinick once again stepped up first for the Pioneers, scoring a 9.675, which was followed by a 9.750 from Fielitz. Unfortunately, sophomore Leah Lomonte (Katy, Texas) had an uncharacteristic fall, scoring 8.950. The team banded together and fought for their remaining routines. Barrett earned a 9.525, and Sakai-Hart added a 9.750. Ross posted the highest score for either team with her third 9.800 of the season.

"It's nice to see Katie and Emily have success in the all-around, and for Julia to win beam," said Kutcher-Rinehart. "We're looking forward to coming home next weekend."

DU returns home for its only February home meet next Saturday the 21st for a tri-meet against Iowa and MRGC opponent BYU. It will be the Pioneers' final meet in Hamilton Gymnasium for the 2015 season. Both of their remaining home meets will be held in Magness Arena: March 7 against Ohio State and Air Force, and March 21 for the 2015 MRGC Championships.

Tickets are still available for $9 for each meet. For ticket information, visit denverpioneers.com/tickets or call the Ritchie Center Box Office at 303-871-2336.

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