Houchin Named WCGA Regional Gymnast of the Year

Lincoln, Neb. -- Nebraska women's gymnast Taylor Houchin was announced as the Region 4 Gymnast of the Year by the Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WCGA) on Tuesday morning. The winners from each of the nine regions were selected by a vote of the coaches in each Division.

During the 2020 season, Houchin recorded 13 scores of 9.90 or higher, and was one of the nation's best gymnasts on vault. She recorded a National Qualifying Score (NQS) of 9.93 on vault with a high of 9.975. 

Houchin recorded a score of 9.90 or higher on vault eight times in 2020. Her NQS was the third-highest in the nation and the highest in the Big Ten Conference. Houchin also received WCGA First Team All-America honors on vault at the conclusion of the 2020 season. 

This is Houchin's first-career Regional Gymnast of the Year Award.