Head gymnastics coach Sam Morreale knew when he recruited freshman Jaelyn Olsen that she could take over the high scoring position on vault that former gymnast Tanya Rachan held last season. On paper, that was the plan; that plan also included Olsen getting...

Seemingly picking up right where it left off, the women’s gymnastics team posted its second score in the 194 territory in a loss to Iowa State. The Huskies (3-3, 1-2 MAC) hit every routine, going 24-24 to post a 194.375, but came up short as the Cyclones...

Despite being in her last season as an NIU gymnast, Natalie Sutter still has goals and is still accomplishing ones she has previously set. Sutter has been moved into the role of an all-around gymnast for the first time in her career at NIU, finally taking...

The women’s gymnastics team posted its season-high score in a loss to Central Michigan on Friday night. The Huskies (3-2, 1-2 MAC) beat their previous season-high by a 1.150 with a team score of 194.025 but still were outpreformed by the No. 21 nationally...

Injuries are commonplace among athletics. The severity, however, can determine the direction of careers. Junior gymnast Natasha Jufko has been a member of the gymnastics team since 2011 and before this season had only recorded two scores (both for exhibition...

Avoiding a sophomore slump, Amanda Stepp has been able to find success and has played a large factor in the gymnastics team’s 3-1 record. Stepp has take on more responsibility this year. For most of her freshman season until near its end, Stepp performed...

The women’s gymnastics team will look to find some stability as it hosts Southeast Missouri State University on Saturday. The Huskies won their first two meets of the season in comeback fashion, losing their most recent meet after taking a lead in the...

With a roster featuring just two seniors and less than half of the total being upperclassmen, the women’s gymnastics team is still not short of leadership. Leaders can show their importance in a few different ways, both leading by example and being...

The women’s gymnastics team graduated five athletes last season, but hasn’t lost the support from any of those former contributors. Former Huskie gymnasts like Ashley Guerra have already been in attendance this year, her first removed from the team,...