Carter, Parsons Sweep Weekly Big 12 Awards

Irving, Texas ? Junior Emily Parsons and senior Stephanie Carter were honored as Big 12 Gymnasts of the Week, the conference office announced Tuesday. Parsons was recognized for the seventh time this season and the 13th of her career, while Carter earned the first weekly conference honor of her career.

Parsons captured Gymnast-of-the-Week honors for the fourth consecutive week after taking four individual event titles against Iowa State last Sunday. The St. Charles, Mo., native finished first in the all-around with a season-high-tying 39.575, as well as first on vault (9.925), beam (9.90) and floor (9.925). The seven-time All-American has competed in the all-around just four times this year and has claimed four titles in four consecutive meets.

Carter, an All-American on floor, was recognized as Big 12 Event Specialist of the Week after a career performance against ISU, posting career-bests on bars (9.85) and floor (9.90) to earn second-place honors on both events. The Bryn Athyn, Pa., native also posted a 9.875 to finish third on vault.

Nebraska travels to No. 8 LSU this Friday, March 16. Competition is set to begin at 7 p.m. at the Pete Maravich Center.