Stories by Cindy Yu
Women's Gym
Captains lead Michigan, but team falls just short of qualifying for NCAA Super Six
BY CINDY YU
Maintaining composure throughout the NCAA semifinals at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, the Wolverines scored a 196.850 in the evening session on Friday night, but ended their season as a team.
Women’s gymnastics energized for the NCAA Championships
- Ruby Wallau/Daily
BY CINDY YU
For the 20th time in program history, the No. 7 Michigan women’s gymnastics team, invigorated after vindicating themselves at Regionals on April 6, has qualified for the NCAA Championships.
Casanova’s early start to college pays off
- Ruby Wallau/Daily
BY CINDY YU
“She’s mature beyond her years,” said Michigan coach Bev Plocki. “She has character, integrity and all the things we look for. Her priorities are in the exact order they need to be in.”
Women’s gym wins 10th NCAA Regional Championship to advance to nationals
- Ruby Wallau/Daily
BY CINDY YU
Under strict judging, Michigan (17-2 Big Ten, 29-2 overall) scored a 196.725 to top the standings and qualify for the NCAA Championships. Senior Katie Zurales and junior Joanna Sampson, the captains of the Michigan squad who qualified individually for the NCAA Championships, will have the rest of the Wolverines alongside them this year.
Beam performance critical to NCAA Regional success
- Ruby Wallau/Daily
BY CINDY YU
Returning to West Virginia on Saturday evening to compete in the NCAA Morgantown Regional, the Wolverines have luck on their side and a shot at redemption.
Women's Gymnastics
Sampson, seniors lead Michigan to second place finish at Big Ten Championships
BY CINDY YU
Michigan (12-2 Big Ten, 23-2 overall), the meet’s top seed, finished runner-up among a field of eight with a score of 197.225, its fourth-highest team total in Big Ten Championship history. Nebraska took the title for the second consecutive year, scoring a conference championship school record of 197.800.
Katie Zurales epitomizes perseverance for women's gymnastics
- Natasha Janardan/Daily
BY CINDY YU
More than once, Katie Zurales wanted to quit. The senior captain of the No. 4 Michigan women’s gymnastics team (6-1 Big Ten, 17-1 overall) had a season-ending injury prior to the NCAA Championships in 2010. She’s broken her foot, dislocated her shoulder, compressed her back and underwent two hip surgeries within the span of three years.
Women's Gymnastics
Wolverines finish the regular season undefeated at home
BY CINDY YU
Saturday was an emotional night for the No. 3 Michigan women’s gymnastics team’s seniors — co-captain Katie Zurales, Brittnee Martinez and Natalie Beilstein — as it marked their last time ever competing at Crisler Center.
Michigan scores season high in LA
- Natasha Janardan/Daily
BY CINDY YU
The No. 3 Michigan women’s gymnastics team proved on Sunday why it has deserved to be ranked in the top three every week this season.
Women's Gymnastics
Plocki clinches 600th win with victory over MSU
BY CINDY YU
Saturday, March 2, marked multiple milestones for the No. 3 Michigan women’s gymnastics team.
