Sunday, December 19
Denver, Colorado
2:00 PM MT
University of Denver
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Crimson & Gold Intrasquad
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DU Gymnastics Hosts Successful Crimson & Gold Intrasquad
12/19/2021 5:27:00 PM | Gymnastics
Denver prepares for January 9 season opener with first intrasquad held in Magness Arena
DENVER – The University of Denver gymnastics team took another step closer to the start of the 2022 season by hosting its annual Crimson & Gold Intrasquad on Sunday.
For the first time ever, the event was hosted in Magness Arena, and Denver was able to welcome back fans without capacity restrictions for the first time since the 2020 season.
DU did not compete with its full lineup on Sunday but did have at least six student-athletes on all four events. Denver is expecting to have its full team for the January 9 season opener.
"I thought our team was great tonight with their energy and enthusiasm," head coach Melissa Kutcher-Rinehart said. "I though they capitalized on being in Magness for the first time for an intrasquad, and it will help them be prepared for January 9."
She added, "Some of our student-athletes got tremendous experience competing today, and we're looking forward to debuting the entire team in January."
Among the notable performances were freshmen Mia Hebinck and Momoko Iwai, who competed in Denver leotards for the first time in their careers and did so on three events each. Sophomore Rylie Mundell had three strong performances on vault, bars and beam while fellow sophomore Jessica Hutchinson competed in the all-around.
Graduate student Lynnzee Brown competed on vault, bars and beam while treating the crowd to a sneak peek of her floor routine. DU also saw performances from graduate student Emily Glynn on all three of her events.
Junior transfer Emma Brown was welcomed back to DU with a hit routine on beam, along with junior Callie Schlottman who also had a strong beam performance. Sophomores Rosie Casali and Abbie Thompson, and senior Alexandria Ruiz had lineup appearances throughout the meet.
Denver will resume training after the holiday break in anticipation of the 2022 season opener on Sunday, January 9, at 2 p.m. against San Jose State.
Season tickets, single meet tickets and group tickets are all on sale and can be purchased online or by calling 303-871-4625.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATES
Masks are required at all indoor athletic events. For the latest University of Denver updates on the coronavirus, click here.
TICKETS
Tickets for the 2022 DU Gymnastics season are now on sale. Season tickets are available starting at $40, and single meet tickets begin at $12. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 303-871-4625.
DONATE
Fans interested in making a donation to the gymnastics program can do so online. Your contribution will make a direct impact on the success of YOUR Pioneers. Thank you in advance for your unwavering support of our student-athletes and their quest for excellence.
Like Denver Pioneers and Denver Gymnastics on Facebook.
Follow @DU_Pioneers and @DU_Gymnastics on Twitter.
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For the first time ever, the event was hosted in Magness Arena, and Denver was able to welcome back fans without capacity restrictions for the first time since the 2020 season.
DU did not compete with its full lineup on Sunday but did have at least six student-athletes on all four events. Denver is expecting to have its full team for the January 9 season opener.
"I thought our team was great tonight with their energy and enthusiasm," head coach Melissa Kutcher-Rinehart said. "I though they capitalized on being in Magness for the first time for an intrasquad, and it will help them be prepared for January 9."
She added, "Some of our student-athletes got tremendous experience competing today, and we're looking forward to debuting the entire team in January."
Among the notable performances were freshmen Mia Hebinck and Momoko Iwai, who competed in Denver leotards for the first time in their careers and did so on three events each. Sophomore Rylie Mundell had three strong performances on vault, bars and beam while fellow sophomore Jessica Hutchinson competed in the all-around.
Rylie Mundell looks ready to go on beam!#PioneerTogether | #GoPios pic.twitter.com/O1ddo0ivQH
— Denver Gymnastics (@DU_Gymnastics) December 19, 2021
Enjoy this beautiful floor routine from Jessica Hutchinson!#PioneerTogether | #GoPios pic.twitter.com/kzjFHWgqud
— Denver Gymnastics (@DU_Gymnastics) December 19, 2021
Graduate student Lynnzee Brown competed on vault, bars and beam while treating the crowd to a sneak peek of her floor routine. DU also saw performances from graduate student Emily Glynn on all three of her events.
Junior transfer Emma Brown was welcomed back to DU with a hit routine on beam, along with junior Callie Schlottman who also had a strong beam performance. Sophomores Rosie Casali and Abbie Thompson, and senior Alexandria Ruiz had lineup appearances throughout the meet.
Denver will resume training after the holiday break in anticipation of the 2022 season opener on Sunday, January 9, at 2 p.m. against San Jose State.
Season tickets, single meet tickets and group tickets are all on sale and can be purchased online or by calling 303-871-4625.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATES
Masks are required at all indoor athletic events. For the latest University of Denver updates on the coronavirus, click here.
TICKETS
Tickets for the 2022 DU Gymnastics season are now on sale. Season tickets are available starting at $40, and single meet tickets begin at $12. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 303-871-4625.
DONATE
Fans interested in making a donation to the gymnastics program can do so online. Your contribution will make a direct impact on the success of YOUR Pioneers. Thank you in advance for your unwavering support of our student-athletes and their quest for excellence.
Like Denver Pioneers and Denver Gymnastics on Facebook.
Follow @DU_Pioneers and @DU_Gymnastics on Twitter.
Follow @DenverPioneers and @Denver_Gymnastics on Instagram.
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