I’m back. Here we go, Big Ten Weekly Update, Part 6.

The theme for this weekend was 9.95 as many Big Ten athletes snagged some near-perfect scores. And it’s only Week 4??? Exciting stuff ahead...

Perfection and redemption for Lexy Ramler

Still hyped over Lexy Ramler’s Week 3 perfect 10 on beam? Well, get even more hype ’cause she did it again! Two perfect 10s in a row for Ramler in her junior season on balance beam! Talk about impressive. Ramler received her first ever perfect 10 at home this past weekend, while also counting her first fall ever in her collegiate career on floor. She will look to put the slip up in the past this coming weekend. But, in my opinion, the fact that her first fall in her entire career came in her junior year is extremely impressive in itself.

BACK. TO. BACK.

Throw that 10 up and bow down to the beam queen! ? pic.twitter.com/7ozYFJ7nvZ

— Minnesota Women’s Gym (@GopherWGym) January 26, 2020

Wojcik, Brooks — from one freshman phenom to another

Michigan was flying high this weekend in its annual Flip for Chip meet honoring former Michigan gymnast Cailee Hills’ father Chip. In a successful home meet, sophomore standout Natalie Wojcik debuted her new Delchev on bars, and, boy, it was massive! She also had an absolutely superb meet, sweeping all four event titles. Specifically noteworthy is her beautiful 9.95 on beam and a 39.625 for the all-around title. Very impressive. 

Wocjik wasn’t the only star all-arounder this weekend. From one freshman phenom to another, Sierra Brooks was gorgeous this weekend, finishing with an impressive 39.375 all-around finish for the freshman. 

As a team, Michigan hit 197 for the first time this season.

Watch this release move by Natalie!! She finishes us off with a 9.875 to tie Gabby and Abby Heiskell for the event title. #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/AakuLmAaX5

— Michigan Women’s Gymnastics (@UMichWGym) January 25, 2020

Megan Verceles Carr shows the beam who is BOSS

Remember last week when I said Nebraska had some slip ups on beam? Not this week! Megan Verceles Carr was exquisite on beam over the weekend, posting a 9.95 on the event and garnering the Big Ten Event Specialist of the Week award.

Nebraska also hit 197 for the first time this season, the same weekend Michigan did. And how perfect as these two teams will battle it out this Thursday in Lincoln. Big meet to watch!

9.95 on beam and 9.875 on bars ➡️Big Ten Event Specialist of the Week

Come check out Megan Verceles Carr and the rest of our squad this Thursday at 6 p.m. against Michigan! #AGNB #B1G? pic.twitter.com/Yt2o9J0c7i

— Nebraska Women's Gym (@HuskersWGym) January 29, 2020

Flying High for the Buckeyes

The Buckeyes were notching career-high after career-high this past weekend at home versus Big Ten rival Maryland. Jenna Swartzentruber scored a 9.925 on bars, Sydney Jennings a 9.9 on vault and Alexis Hankins a 9.9 on beam — all career-highs! Something was in the air over in Columbus this weekend…

Dominating floor work by the Spartans

Speaking of career highs, the Spartans had some team milestones of their own this past weekend, scoring their fifth-best (!) team score in program history and tying their program-best floor score of a 49.475! Excellent work, ladies!

ICYMI: Buckeyes take first vs. No. 11 Maryland, No. 23 Central Michigan ??#TogetherWeRise #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/ei8CP2OVrS

— Ohio State WGYM (@OhioStateWGYM) January 29, 2020

Bridgens, Penn State come out on top

Lauren Bridgens came out on top in the all-around and on floor on Saturday against Iowa at home. Bridgens finished her meet with a 9.95 career-best on floor to bring her to a 39.4 all-around score. Watch this routine — I mean, that layout step out though!

Penn State also had a great meet cumulatively as a team, ending with a 196.275. 

Lauren Bridgens' career-high 9.950 on floor to finish with a 39.400 in the all-around! #WeAre #ForTheRoar pic.twitter.com/TBFqxKqnRF

— Penn State Women’s Gymnastics (@PennStateWGYM) January 25, 2020

Maryland shows state pride

The Terps may not have had the weekend they wanted, falling just a few tenths short to Ohio State, but they showed their spirit with a STUNNING new leotard that incorporates the design of the Maryland flag. Check it out below. 

Reppin the BEST flag in the B1G pic.twitter.com/X8GhBBklDm

— Maryland Gymnastics (@TerpsGymnastics) January 25, 2020

Illinois led by two beam queens

The Illini were led this weekend by outstanding beam performances from Shayla Scott and Mia Takekawa, both going 9.875 at the end of the lineup. That is the consistency and scoring potential the Illini are looking to rely on this season.

Mia Takekawa follows with a 9.875 of her own! #Illini pic.twitter.com/qaC9VDARG9

— Illinois W Gym (@IlliniWGym) January 26, 2020

Record-breaking Rutgers

We saw a lot of career-best scores this weekend, but only one team produced a score that broke a school record, and that was senior Erin McLachlan on beam with a 9.95! And, not to mention, the Scarlet Knights ended with their second-highest beam score in school history! 

?SCHOOL RECORD ? Senior Erin McLachlan broke the #RUGYM record on beam with a mark of 9.950 on Sunday at Penn! Erin anchored the event to lift RU to the second highest team score on beam in program history! pic.twitter.com/5pXxI0wuz8

— Rutgers Gymnastics (@RUGymnastics) January 27, 2020

Iowa led by stellar sophomore

Surprise, surprise! Another 9.95! Sophomore Lauren Guerin was amazing once again with her 9.95 on floor! She now ranks third all-time on floor for the Hawkeyes in school history! 

Also, happy late birthday to head coach, Larissa Libby!

Gotta do what ya gotta do to get camera time?? #Renegade @clairkaji @GymLarissa pic.twitter.com/Zp8CDltodu

— Iowa Gymnastics (@IowaGymnastics) January 26, 2020

Upcoming Big Ten action, live on FloGymnastics

Friday January 31

Rutgers vs Penn State (Women's) 7pm EST

Saturday February 1

Michigan vs Ohio State (Men's) 1pm EST

Minnesota vs Iowa (Men's) 2pm EST

Nebraska vs Illinois (Men's) 3pm EST

Minnesota vs Ohio State (Women's) 4pm EST

Michigan State vs Iowa (Women's) 8pm EST