SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Converse University acrobatics and tumbling team picked up an event win in the tumbling events before ultimately falling 251.02-259.245 to Coker on Friday afternoon.

Event 1 – Compulsory

Converse started strong, posting scores of 8.9, 9.65, 9.3, and 7.85 in the compulsory Acro, pyramid, toss, and tumbling heats. The Valkyries go into the next event 35.7-36.75 trailing the Cobras. 

Event 2 – Acro

Coker pulled ahead in the second event, scoring higher than Converse in all three heats to put up a 28 compared to the Valkyries' 23.15. The Cobras captured the 64.75-58.85 lead going into the third event.

Event 3 – Pyramid

Heat one of the pyramid events the Valkyries were able to pull ahead with a score of 9.2. In heat two the Valkyries scored 8.95. During heat three both teams finished with a score of 9.4. Even with these high scores, the Valkyries were down 27.45-28.

Event 4 – Toss

Trailing 86.3-92.75, The Valkyries scored 8.8, 8.15, and 7.85. The Valkyries head into the tumbling trailing 24.8-25.85.

Event 5 – Tumbling

The Valkyries shined in the tumbling event, outscoring the Cobras 52.7-50.025. Ayanna Manning's aerial pass and Krissa Gaines' Open pass had scores of 9.625 and 9.175, respectively, to help Converse to a 52.7-50.025 event win.

Event 6 – Team

With a start value of 101.62, Coker scored 90.620  to end the meet with an overall score of 259.245. Converse started their team event with a 102.12 start value, the Valkyries scored a total of 87.220 points to end the meet with an overall score of 251.02.

Next Up:

The Valkyries will travel to Mars Hill to take on the Lions and the Wingate Bulldogs on Friday, February 16th at 6:00 p.m.

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