The Ball State gymnastics team will compete at its first Mid-American Conference meet Friday against Western Michigan.
The Cardinals are 0-3 on the season so far.
Freshman Jordyn Penny, an all-around gymnast, will not compete in the meet due to a back injury. Head coach Joanna Saleem said Penny will have to rest her back for four to six weeks.
“I think any time you lose somebody that's been a major contributor on any event, let alone four events, I think you are going to have some kind of impact,” Saleem said. “But they came in yesterday, and they had a great practice. A lot of people were stepping up and doing a lot of the right things.”
Last weekend, Penny led Ball State on the vault, uneven bars and all around. She is currently second all-around in the MAC.
Central Michigan is ranked higher than Ball State with a 3-1 record. Still, Saleem said she thinks Ball State can remain competitive.
“I know that the team is hungry for a win. We all are,” Saleem said. “But again, that's not our focus this year. Our focus is really about being out and being consistent with how we perform.”
The meet will begin at 7 p.m. Friday in Irving Gymnasium in the Jo Ann Gora Student Recreation and Wellness Center.
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