Cobras Split Tri-Meet; Set Three Program Records in Tumbling

HARTSVILLE, S.C. – The Coker Acrobatics & Tumbling team opened the meet with a strong performance in the Compulsory Event, earning a pair of 9.65 scores in the Compulsory Pyramid and Compulsory Toss heats. Despite the solid start, the Cobras were narrowly edged by Wingate in the event.

Compulsory Event Totals:

Wingate – 36.95

Coker – 36.40

Converse – 31.15

In the Acro Event, Coker was highlighted by a 9.65 in the seven-element acro heat.

Acro Event Totals:

Wingate – 28.75

Coker – 28.15

Converse – 23.55

The Cobras closed out the first half with a strong showing in the Pyramid Event. The Duo Pyramid posted the team's highest score of the event with a 9.85.

Pyramid Event Totals:

Wingate – 29.80

Coker – 29.00

Converse – 24.90

Coming out of halftime, Coker secured a win in the Open Toss heat with a 9.2/9.4 score.

Toss Event Totals:

Wingate – 27.65

Coker – 26.75

Converse – 25.80

The Cobras gained momentum in the Tumbling Event, setting program records in all three individual tumbling passes.

Tamara Steward recorded a 9.35/9.55 in the Aerial Tumbling heat, Anna Kate Barrier earned a 9.6/9.75 in the Six Element Tumbling heat and Liv Sison posted a 9.825/10 in the Open Tumbling heat. Coker won the event with a team total of 53.275.

Tumbling Event Totals:

Coker – 53.275

Wingate – 52.10

Converse – 42.050

Coker concluded the meet with a strong performance in the Team Event but fell short of a sweep, splitting the tri-meet by defeating Converse and falling to Wingate.

Team Event Scores:

Wingate – 89.26

Coker – 84.45

Converse – 79.76

Final Meet Scores:

Wingate – 264.51

Coker – 258.025

Converse – 226.410

Quotes and Notes:

"We saw continued progress across multiple events today, particularly in tumbling where we set three program records. The team competed with consistency and composure throughout the meet. While there are still areas to refine, this performance gives us a strong foundation as we prepare for next weekend."- Head Coach Alyssa Loo

The Cobras return to action next Saturday at Newberry College.