Loyim Ties School Record as Broncos Top Two Teams in Utah

Friday, January 12

West Valley City, Utah

7 p.m.

Boise State

196.250

196.475

Arizona

Loyim Ties School Record as Broncos Top Two Teams in Utah

1/12/2024 9:59:00 PM | Women's Gymnastics

Final Results

Junior wins floor with 9.950 as Broncos compete on national TV

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – The Boise State gymnastics team finished second among four teams at the nationally-televised Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad, on Friday, Jan. 12. The Broncos scored 196.250 to defeat No. 16 Nebraska (195.875) and No. 33 North Carolina (195.150), but were edged by Arizona (196.475).

Junior Emma Loyim won the floor with a score of 9.950, tying the program record and leading the Broncos to a meet-high rotation score of 49.425. All six floor competitors improved their scores from the Jan. 5 meet at Utah.

The entire bars lineup also improved their scores from last Friday's meet, led by senior Emily Lopez, who tallied a 9.900 to place third. The Blue and Orange totaled 49.225 in the event, leading all teams.

On beam, fifth-year senior Adriana Popp earned a team-high 9.875, finishing second. Popp and Alyssa Vulaj tied for second overall with the Broncos' top score on vault, recording 9.850 The Broncos are now 2-2 this season.

Quotable

"I'm so proud of the team and the growth we had this week. Our floor squad were the stars of the evening with their amazing execution. The energy was contagious," said head coach Tina Bird. "Alyssa Vulaj had a stellar night, hitting all three of her events and getting us started on two rotations. Adriana Popp continues to be a solid force for us on vault and beam."
"The bar squad showed just what they are capable of and got the ball rolling at the beginning of the meet. Emma Loyim's 9.950 on floor was such a special moment for the team. I'm so happy for her," continued Bird. "Emily Lopez and Courtney Blackson are always solid contributors for us with scores and as calm and confident competitors."

Top Broncos

Emma Loyim's career-high floor score of 9.950 tied the school record and won the competition.
Adriana Popp led the Broncos on the beam (9.875) and tied with Alyssa Vulaj for the team's highest score on vault (9.850).
Emily Lopez (bars) and Courtney Blackson (floor) each tallied a 9.900.

Notables

Emma Loyim scored a career-best and tied the program record with a 9.950 on floor. This is the 25th time a Bronco has notched a 9.950 on floor.
Loyim won the event for the second time in her career. She has five career victories at Boise State.
All six Broncos that competed on floor improved their score from the Jan. 5 meet at Utah, as did all six of the bars competitors. The Broncos scored event-highs in both rotations, tallying 49.425 on floor and 49.225 on bars.
Alyssa Vulaj matched her career-high on floor with a 9.850. She also registered season-high scores on beam (9.825) and vault (9.850).
Freshmen Victoria Smirnov (9.850) and Mahleea Werline (9.825) each registered a career-best mark on bars.
As a team, the Broncos improved their scores from the Jan. 5 meet at Utah on bars, beam and floor.
Tonight's meet marked the first time ESPN Events owned and operated a gymnastics invitational. It was also the first NCAA Gymnastics competition to air nationally on the ACC Network.

What's Next
The Broncos return to the Treasure Valley for their first home competition of the season on Friday, Jan. 19. Boise State hosts MW members Air Force and San Jose, as well as nonconference opponent West Chester. The quad meet begins at 7 p.m. in ExtraMile Arena.