McDaniel and Stanton Tune Up for Nationals at NCAA West Regional
April 12, 2003

SEATTLE, Wa. (Apr. 12)—Melissa Stanton scored a 9.650 on the uneven bars and Corrie McDaniel posted 36.450 in the all-around competition to represent Seattle Pacific University in the NCAA West Regional Championship on the University of Washington campus.

Stanton (Jr., Rapid City, SD), a former NCAA Division III National Champion on bars, placed 25th overall as an at-large competitor. The University of Washington’s Carly Dockendorf won the unevens with a 9.950.

McDaniel’s (So., Lawrence, Ks.) 36.450 at-large all-around total placed her 20th among competitors. The sophomore is a returning USA Gymnastics All-American in the all-around.

In the team competition, Nebraska prevailed, totaling a 196.650. Louisiana State finished second with 195.700, Washington was third with 195.675, Cal State Fullerton fourth (193.175), and Boise State and San Jose State tied for fifth (192.875).

Stanton and McDaniel will return to practice with the Falcons on Monday afternoon as they tune up for the USA Gymnastics national meet this Thursday thru Saturday (Apr. 17-19) in Denton, Tx.