Parsons Named Big 12 Gymnast of the Week

Dallas ? Sophomore Emily Parsons was named Big 12 Gymnast of the Week for the third time this season, the conference office announced Tuesday. Parsons, a native of St. Charles, Mo., was recognized with the honor for the fifth time in her career after winning the all-around (39.375) in Nebraska’s 196.35-195.95 victory over No. 10 Missouri on Sunday.

 

Parsons also captured top honors on vault (9.90), balance beam (9.875) and floor exercise (9.90). She has four consecutive vault titles in 2006 and 10 overall. She has won 26 individual event titles in her career.

 

2006 Big 12 Gymnast of the Week

Jan. 10 -- EmilyParsons, Nebraska

Jan. 18 -- EmilyParsons, Nebraska

Jan. 24 -- Brittney Koncak-Schumann, Oklahoma

Jan. 31 -- EmilyParsons, Nebraska