Acrobatics and Tumbling Holds Off West Liberty

A season-high score of 79.140 in the team event propelled Canisius to a 238.465-235.865 victory over West Liberty on Wednesday evening at the Academic Sports and Recreation Complex in West Liberty, W. Va.

The Golden Griffins improved to 3-0 overall in their inaugural season of competition as they racked up 230-or-more points for the third straight outing. The Hilltoppers fell to 1-4 overall with their third consecutive loss.

Canisius opened the meet posting a 35.20 score in the compulsory event to take an early 8.20-point lead. In that event, Canisius swept the pyramid and toss heats with a 9.550 in the pyramid heat and a 9.250 in the toss heat.

The Griffs extended their advantage in the optional rounds, highlighted by a 25.70 in acro and a 26.15 in pyramid. The Griffs' strongest optional event came in toss (24.20), including an 8.550 in the open heat.

In tumbling, Canisius totaled 43.925 points, paced by an 8.150 in the 6-element pass and a 7.975 in the aerial pass.
Leading 159.325-157.675 heading into the team event, Canisius bested the Hilltoppers by a 79.140-78.190 margin to secure the victory.

UP NEXT
Canisius returns home to host Quinnipiac on March 15. Meet time is slated for 1 p.m. at the Koessler Athletic Center and can be viewed on the Golden Griffin Broadcast Network.

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