GREENVILLE, Ill. – The men's gymnastics team claimed first place over No. 8 California and Simpson with a team score of 306.650. The Panthers captured the vault and parallel bars titles en route to their victory.
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How it Happened:
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Greenville started off on the floor with a strong performance and a 51.400 team score. Junior
Jaxon Clapper took home the event title with a 13.300. On Pommel, the team scored a 50.350, highlighted by Sophomore
Kyler Hinson's 13.500.
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After a respectable 48.500 on the rings, the Panthers responded with their highest event score of the day on vault. With a 55.800, Greenville set themselves up for success as the meet continued. Clapper finished second with a 14.050 and Junior
Logan Watterson placed third with a 14.000.
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On parallel bars, Greenville posted a strong 52.800. Clapper once again led the Panthers, earning a 13.800 to secure first place on the event. Closing the meet on high bar, Greenville scored a 47.800 to edge California by just 0.050.
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Up Next:
The Panthers travel to Nebraska next Saturday for a tri-meet including William & Mary.
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