Providence, R.I.--Senior Olivia Keyes (Bridgewater, Mass.) finished first and tied a program record on floor (9.900), as well as establishing a new program record with a first place finish in the all-around (38.625), as Rhode Island College set a new team score record in a 190.475-183.100 win over Utica in National Collegiate Gymnastics Association (NCGA) East Region action at The Murray Center on Sunday.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 190.475, Utica 183.100
Rhode Island College (3-0)
Utica (0-2)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Fifth-years Kelsey Gates (Orangeville, Pa.) and Alison Silva (Brockton, Mass.), along with Keyes and seniors Jolie Carpino (Haddon Heights, N.J.), Emma Tucker (Pompton Plains, N.Y.) and Julia Yitts (Grafton, Mass.), were each recognized as part of Senior Day following the meet.
 
• RIC's team score on bars of 46.575 and final score of 190.475 surpassed the previous records of 45.750 and 189.875, respectively, which were established in a win at Utica on Feb. 3.
 
• Keyes took home first place finishes on bars (9.575), beam (9.700), floor (9.900) and in the all-around (38.625). She finished tied for sixth on vault (9.450).
 
• Gates finished second on floor (9.800) and in the all-around (38.025). She placed third on bars (9.325), fourth on beam (9.450) and tied for sixth on vault (9.450).
 
• Sophomore Abigail Bunch (Cartersville, Ga.) finished second on bars (9.350).
 
• Junior Jessica Nugent (Dracut, Mass.) finished second on beam (9.600).
 
 
• Tucker and junior Sophia Damiano (Saratoga Springs, N.Y.) finished tied for third on vault (9.575).
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will travel to the University of New Hampshire for a tri-meet along with Southern Connecticut on Sunday, Feb. 25 (2 p.m.).