Ball State gymnastics opened its season on the road against No. 3 Florida on Friday.
The team was defeated by a score of 196.575 to 190.550.
Senior Brittney Emmons competed in the all-around and placed second with a total score of 38.400. This was her first competition since suffering a season-ending Achilles injury in 2012. Placing first was Ashanee Dickerson of Florida with a total of 38.900.
On the floor, junior Angie Hosbach posted a team-high 9.700.
In her first collegiate competition, freshman Denasiha Christian placed fifth in floor with a 9.725, and fifth in vault with a 9.800.
Ball State will travel to Iowa for its next event on Friday.
Ball State Gymnastics suffers loss in season opener to No. 3 Florida
Sophomore Angie Hosbach spins through the air during her bar routine Jan. 27, 2011 against Kent State in Irving Gymnasium. Hosbach owns the team’s fourth best score on the bars with a career best 9.750 vs. Kent State. DN FILE PHOTO EMMA FLYNN
