An outstanding first performance has led to recognition for members of Oregon acrobatics and tumbling following its 281.205-256.095 win over Morgan State University last Saturday. 

Senior base Blessyn McMorris was named the NCATA Athlete of the Week after a performance that helped the Ducks to a four-year high in total score. Oregon scored at least a 9.60 in each of the eight heats in which McMorris participated, and her performance in two pyramid heats led to two 9.90 scores, according to a release from the NCATA.

Freshman base Angelica Martin was named an honorable mention for the NCATA’s Freshman of the Week award. Martin, whose five-element acro heat with fellow freshman Cassidy Cu, who has been tipped by Oregon head coach Taylor Susnara as one to watch in 2025, competed her first-ever meet on Saturday. The Ducks scored 9.65 or higher in all six of her heats, the NCATA said. The primary award was given to Baylor base Leavy McDonald.

No. 4 Oregon (1-0) will face No. 1 Baylor (2-0) at Matthew Knight Arena this Saturday. The meet is scheduled to start at 4:00 PM.

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