Ball State's Tia Kiaku and Bri Slonim qualify for NCAA Gymnastics Central Regional

<p>Freshman Tia Kiaku competes on beam during the Red vs. White Intersquad meet Dec. 4 in John E. Worthen Arena. Kiaku is one of six freshmen this year. <strong>Kaiti Sullivan, DN File</strong></p>

Freshman Tia Kiaku competes on beam during the Red vs. White Intersquad meet Dec. 4 in John E. Worthen Arena. Kiaku is one of six freshmen this year. Kaiti Sullivan, DN File

While team competition may have concluded, two Ball State gymnasts have been selected to compete in the NCAA Central Regional. Freshman Tia Kiaku was selected to compete as an individual specialist on floor and sophomore Bri Slonim will act as an alternate on beam.

Kaiku had a breakout year on floor, tying her career high score of 9.900 twice on floor this season. She also finished in a tie for third place this past weekend at the Mid-American Conference Championship. Kiaku’s finish was the highest finish for the Cardinals on the day.

Slonim had the second-highest score this season on vault with a score of 9.875 against Kent State, where she also took first place. She also tied for the team high score on vault for six out of the 12 meets this season.

This is the first time since 2016 where the Cardinals have sent an individual specialist to Regional competition. Last season the Cardinals sent three gymnasts to regionals as alternates.

The NCAA Central Regional will take place at 6 p.m. April 7 at The Ohio State University.

Contact Jack Williams at jgwilliams@bsu.edu or on Twitter at @JackWilliamsBSU.

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