SEATTLE (April 9, 2017) - Seven Texas Woman's University gymnasts with a total of 12 All-American honors competed Sunday afternoon during the final day of the USAG Collegiate National Championships inside Brougham Pavilion hosted by Seattle Pacific University.
 
Mallory Moredock was the highest finisher for the Pioneers as she vaulted to a career-best score of 9.875 for second place, and Schyler Jones performed well with a fourth place finish after registering a 9.825. Megan Gentry was the first competitor of the day and gave a solid start with a 9.725 to earn 10^th place.
 
Alyssa Kelly tied for sixth place on balance beam with a 9.800, while Jones tied in the 10^th spot with a 9.775. Kelly earned a seventh-place finish on uneven bars with a score of 9.775, and Simpson concluded in a 13^th-place tie with a 9.700. Bria Northrop did not complete her floor routine and concluded in the 18^th spot.
 
Moredock and Northrop each received a first-time All-American nod as Pioneers. Cashmore increased her total to two, while Simpson earned a trio of honors on the day as she qualified for vault and all-around as well to end her TWU career as a four-time All-American. Gentry upped her career number to three, Kelly now has four all-time honors and Jones pushed her total to seven with her vault performance and all-around effort.

On the evening prior to the team semifinals, several additional awards were announced at the championship banquet. USAG Scholar-Athletes from TWU included: Taylor Vincent, Alyssa Kelly, Brandi Lazarus, Kaitlyn Holley, Schyler Jones, Katie Simpson, Abigail Versemann, Jenna Cashmore, Erin Alderman and Madison Dickson.
 
Dickson also received a very high honor as she was named the recipient of the Mari-Rae Sopper Spirit Award. This award is given to a gymnast in recognition of her passion, dedication, and devotion to the sport of gymnastics.