Davis Earns Share of Weekly Big 12 Honors

Irving, Texas - Junior Erin Davis was honored by the Big 12 Conference on Wednesday, earning a share of Event Specialist of the Week accolades with Oklahoma’s Jackie Flanery, the conference office announced. She was recognized for the second time this season and in her career.

Davis was named Big 12 Event Specialist of the Week after notching a 9.925 on vault for the crown. She owns six victories in the event for this season. In addition, she scored a 9.800 on floor as Nebraska won against Iowa State (196.450-196.125). The junior ranks fourth in the nation on vault. 

Davis shared the award with Flanery, who landed a first place finish on floor (9.950), marking her eighth title in 10 meets on the apparatus this season. She currently ranks first nationally on floor. On vault and bars, she posted a 9.800. Her performance helped OU defeat Washington, 196.900-195.800.

Additionally, Oklahoma’s Hollie Vise was named Big 12 Gymnast of the Week. In her first collegiate all-around competition, Vise claimed a first place finish with a mark of 39.600. The senior won titles on bars with a career-high score of 9.950 and also on beam with a 9.925. She now holds 16 individual event crowns for the season. Vise posted another career-high on vault (9.850) and scored a 9.875 on floor.

The Huskers take on Penn State on Saturday, March 20 in University Park, Pa. Competition is set to begin at 6 p.m.

2010 Big 12 Gymnasts/Events Specialists of the Week

Date Gymnast of the Week                 Event Specialist

1/12: Mary Burke, Missouri, So.            Jackie Flanery, Oklahoma, Sr.

1/19: Sarah Shire, Missouri, Sr.             Erin Davis, Nebraska, Jr.

1/26: Sarah Shire, Missouri, Sr.             Hollie Vise, Oklahoma, Sr.

2/2: Michelle Browning, Iowa State, So. Kylie Stone, Nebraska, Sr.

2/9: Sarah Shire, Missouri, Sr.              Megan Ferguson, Oklahoma, So.

2/16: Michelle Browning, Iowa State, So. Kristin Smith, Oklahoma, Sr.

2/23: Sarah Shire, Missouri, Sr.             Natasha Kelley, Oklahoma, Fr.

3/2: Sarah Shire, Missouri, Sr.              Sara Stone, Oklahoma, So.

3/9: Sarah Shire, Missouri, Sr.              Hollie Vise, Oklahoma, Sr.

3/16: Hollie Vise, Oklahoma, Sr.           Erin Davis, Nebraska, Jr

                                                        Jackie Flanery, Oklahoma, Sr.