Michigan Posts 197.275 in Loss to No. 1 Oklahoma

Friday, February 26

Norman, Okla.

6:45 PM CT

Michigan

197.275

198.075

Oklahoma

2/26/2016 12:00:00 AM | Women's Gymnastics

Feb. 26, 2016

Women's Gymnastics
Talia Chiarelli

» Michigan scored more than a 197.000 for the third time this season
» U-M set a season-high vault score (49.350).
» Olivia Karas had back-to-back 9.95 routines on vault and floor.

• Complete Results

Site: Norman, Okla. (Lloyd Noble Center)
Score: #1 Oklahoma 198.075, #4 Michigan 197.275
Records: U-M (9-3, 4-1 Big Ten), OU (18-1)
Next U-M Event: Friday, Mar. 4 -- vs. Utah (Crisler Center), 7 p.m.

NORMAN, Okla. -- The No. 4-ranked University of Michigan women's gymnastics team scored more than 197.000 for the third time this season in a loss at No. 1 Oklahoma on Friday (Feb. 26) at the Lloyd Noble Center.

The Wolverines rebounded well from last Friday (Feb. 19) when they recorded their lowest total of the season. Posting a 197.275 is a significant road score for U-M as it continues to get closer and closer to the postseason.

While U-M had its top road total of the year, the hometown Sooners showed why they were No. 1, scoring a 198.075.

Michigan recorded a season high on vault with a 49.350. Freshman Olivia Karas matched her career high with a 9.95 to finish second in the event. Junior Talia Chiarelli notched her second 9.90 or better on vault of the year to help the team hit their top mark.

The nation's third-ranked team on floor looked brilliant, scoring a 49.500 for the third time this year. Karas followed her 9.95 on vault with a 9.95 on floor to match a career high there as well. Chiarelli matched Karas for a season-high 9.95. In between the two, junior Nicole Artz scored 9.90 to give her a 9.90 or better for the sixth time this year on floor.

Another bright spot on the night was sophomore Lauren Marinez on beam. She set a new career high with a 9.925.

Michigan still has some areas to grow as the season winds down but earning an impressive score on the road was a step in a positive direction.

Tweet of the Day

That. Was. Unbelievable!!!! Talia with a season-high 9.95 on floor. Third time we have hit 49.500 on floor this year. #GoBlue

-- Michigan Gymnastics (@umichwgym) February 27, 2016

Michigan will honor its three seniors, Briley Casanova, Austin Sheppard and Lindsay Williams next Friday (March 4) as it hosts Utah at 7 p.m. in Crisler Center. [ Tickets ]