Denasiha Christian
Position - Vault, Balance Beam, Floor
Year - Junior
Hometown - Roanoke City, Va.
High school - Patrick Henry
Club - Roanoke Academy of Gymnastics
Major - Sociology
Experience - 1 letter
For the second time in her career, Ball State junior gymnast Denasiha Christian has been named the Mid-American Conference Gymnast of the Week.
Christian won first place on the vault against Illinois State and Kent State with scores of 9.8 and 9.85, respectively. She also placed first on the floor against Illinois State and was second against Kent State.
"Denasiha did an amazing job this week competing on Monday against Illinois State and then again on Sunday against Kent State," Ball State head coach Joanna Saleem said in a statement. "She helped lead this team to a season high on Monday against Illinois State and the highest team score in school history against Kent State."
The Cardinals (3-8) will return to action at 7 p.m. on Mar. 13 as they travel to Lexington, Ky. for a dual meet with Kentucky and Pittsburgh.
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