ECAC Announces Men's Gymnastics Awards For Week Ending February 11
DANBURY, Conn. – The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) announced it’s weekly awards for Men’s Gymnastics for the week ending February 11.
Gymnast of the Week
Sam Kaplan – Springfield College, So., Fairhaven, MA
Kaplan delivered a career best performance in the all-around, totaling 79.6 to help Springfield to its highest team score since 2016. He beat his previous all-around record by more than two points. Kaplan won the parallel bars and was third on the pommel horse and rings in powering springfield past William & Mary on Sunday.
Co-Specialist of the Week
Ricky Pizem – William & Mary, So., Brecksville, OH
Pizem earned a winning score on high bar with a career-best 13.50 while helping lead the Tribe to season high team score.
Vishal Mandava – Navy, Jr., Cypress, TX
Mandava turned in a career-best 13.15 performance on the high bar on his way to victory on Saturday night at the All-Academy Championship. He out-paced the field by 0.15 points.
Rookie of the Week
Brian Rollison – Simpson College, Fr., Warren, MO
Brian Rollison broke his own school record on rings with a 13.900, which tied Illinois' Sebastian Ingersoll for second place in the event. Rollison has earned a 13.200 or higher in each of his four outings this season.
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