The third largest crowd in Florida gymnastics history saw the No. 4 Gators put on a show en route to a 196.725-195.050 victory over No. 13 LSU.
The Gators (3-1, 3-0) were led by freshman Ashanee Dickerson, who tied teammate Marissa King for the floor exercise title.
LSU (3-3, 1-2) had senior Susan Jackson win the all-around title for the fourth consecutive meet. Jackson entered the meet as the nation’s top ranked all-around gymnast.
LSU freshmen Janelle Garcia and Shelby Prunty both posted career highs. Garcia went 9.700 on the uneven bars and Prunty scored a 9.750 on the balance beam.
The next meet for LSU will be next Friday when the Tigers host No. 1 Alabama at 7 pm in the PMAC. ‘
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Gymnastics: Tigers struggle, fall to Gators – 8:19 p.m.
By Rob Landry
January 29, 2010