Flashes Shine on Vault, Place Third at MAC Championships

gym_2024_action _rankin01MUNCIE, Ind. – Nastia Rudnitskaya tied for the win on vault as the Kent State gymnastics team placed third at the 2024 Mid-American Conference Championships at Ball State.

The Golden Flashes earned a 196.325 total, highlighted by the highest vault score in program history. Western Michigan earned their fifth-ever conference championship with a 196.525, followed by host Ball State in second place with a 196.475.

ROTATION 1 – BARS

The Flashes started the day out on bars, posting a 49.050 as a team. Rudnitskaya led the way for Kent State, finishing just off the podium with a 9.875. Sarah Haxton, who was named All-MAC Second Team earlier this week, earned a 9.850. Brynne…