Spence Shines in Big Ten Opener

Lincoln - Sophomore Emma Spence claimed three event titles to highlight Nebraska women's gymnastics conference opener against Maryland. Spence claimed the vault, floor and all-around titles, but the Terrapins outscored the Huskers, 195.875-195.325.

Rotation One
NU started rotation one on vault, tallying a team score of 49.025. Spence led the Huskers with a career-best 9.900, claiming the event title. Martina Comin followed with a 9.850 while Kinsey Davis earned a 9.825. Katie Kuenemann notched a 9.775, and Sophia McClelland added a 9.675. Katelyn Barth made her Husker debut, scoring a 9.600. 

Maryland started the meet on uneven bars, earning a team score of 48.850. Elizabeth Debarberie and Victoria Gatzendorfer both led the Terrapins with a 9.800. 

Rotation Two
Nebraska earned a 48.850 during the second rotation on uneven bars. Spence led NU with a 9.775 followed by Clara Colombo with a 9.750. McClelland added a 9.650 while Genesis Gibson earned a 9.600. Davis followed with a 9.575, and Emma Simpton rounded out the rotation with a 9.550. 

The Terrapins competed on vault, notching a 49.125. Emma Silberman led Maryland on vault with a score of 9.875. 

Rotation Three
Colombo led the Huskers on beam, scoring a 9.850 to match her career best. Spence followed with a 9.825. Simpton and Bacskay each tallied a 9.775. McClelland earned a 9.650 while Allie Gard finished with a 9.675. NU finished with a team score of 48.900. 

Reese McClure led Maryland on floor during the rotation three with a score of 49.000. 

Rotation Four
The Huskers finished the meet on floor, notching a team score of 49.050. Spence led the way with a 9.900, matching her career best and winning the event title. McClelland followed with a 9.850 while Kylie Piringer added a 9.800. Kuenemann tallied a 9.775 while Comin had a 9.725. Halle Rourke rounded out the rotation with a 9.400. 

Maryland finished the meet on balance beam, scoring a 48.900. Maddie Komoroski led the Terrapins with a 9.875. 

The Terrapins claimed the meet victory with a 195.875 while NU finished with a team score of 195.325. 

All-Around
Spence claimed the all-around title with a career-high score of 39.400. Maryland's Emma Silberman finished in second with a 39.000. McClelland added a 38.850 to finish in third. 

Up Next 
The Huskers continue Big Ten competition, traveling to Champaign to take on Illinois on Saturday, Jan. 28. NU will face the Fighting Illini at 2 p.m. (CT) and the meet will be streamed live on BTN+ (subscription required).