Ohio Senior Taylor Bolender on Jan. 3, 2016 at the opening meet against Temple University. The Chippewas beat Temple 193.425 to 188.900.
Central Michigan senior Taylor Bolender was honored as this week's Mid-American Conference Specialist of the Week in gymnastics.
Bolender, the defending MAC floor exercise champion, scored CMU's first 9.9 of the season in her routine during Friday's victory against Brigham Young. The 9.9 is .25-points away from her career best on floor.
The Chippewas and Bolender kick off conference play Friday on the road against Northern Illinois at 8 p.m.