Wilson claims all-around in narrow loss

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Junior Leah Wilson's winning 37.900 all-around performance wasn't quite enough Wednesday as the Alaska Anchorage gymnastics team remained winless in dual meets this season after a narrow 185.350-184.800 to rival Air Force at Cadet Gymnasium.

The Seawolves also got individual victories from Wilson on uneven bars (9.45) and balance beam (9.575) as their record fell to 0-6.

The Falcons (3-6) were led by Brittany Dutton's runner-up 37.700 all-around, helping AFA outscore UAA 47.000-45.400 on floor exercise to claim the victory.

Wilson, last year's Seawolf MVP and a West Regional all-around qualifier, had her best night of the season, also finishing tied with teammate Kelsey Fullerton for runner-up on vault with a 9.625.

UAA's Kristy Boswell also had a good evening, tying for meet-high honors on bars (9.45) and finishing runner-up to Wilson on beam with a 9.5. Meanwhile, fellow junior Maria Puricelli made her season debut, posting a solid 9.5 on vault and a 9.325 on bars.

The Seawolves travel next to Dallas, where they will compete against 2nd-ranked Oklahoma, North Carolina State and Texas Woman's in the prestigious Metroplex Challenge. That meet starts at 4 p.m. AST on Saturday.

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Players Mentioned

Kristy Boswell: 5' 6"; Freshman

Kelsey Fullerton: 5' 3"; Freshman

Maria Puricelli: 5' 3"; Freshman

Leah Wilson: 5' 4"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

Kristy Boswell
: 5' 6"; Freshman

Kelsey Fullerton
: 5' 3"; Freshman

Maria Puricelli
: 5' 3"; Freshman

Leah Wilson
: 5' 4"; Freshman