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Abbi Ryssman Earns Second Big 12 Newcomer of the Week
1/27/2026 1:00 PM | Gymnastics
Utah’s freshman gymnast continues to rack up conference recognition
SALT LAKE CITY — Freshman Abbi Ryssman continued her upward trajectory with the Red Rocks last weekend against Iowa State, posting a career high on beam of 9.925 and a solid 9.85 on bars. The Rochester, Minn. naitive not only helped Utah to their first Big 12 win of 2026, but her second Big 12 Newcomer of the Week award in as many weeks.
Ryssman's 9.925 was part of a string of 9.90+ scores on beam that gave the Utes their best team score on the event for the year of 49.500 while earning her a second-place finish on the event only behind teammate Ana Padurariu (9.95).
UP NEXT
Catch Ryssman and the Red Rocks this weekend at the Huntsman Center as they host Arizona State in their "Life of a Red Rock" meet on Friday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. MT.
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Fans that can't make the meet in person can catch it live on ESPN+ with Alisa Mowe and Nick Koop on the call.
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For an inside look at the Utah Gymnastics program, including tournament, roster and news updates, fans can follow the Red Rocks on social media (TikTok: @utahgymnastics |Instagram: @utahgymnastics).
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Ryssman's 9.925 was part of a string of 9.90+ scores on beam that gave the Utes their best team score on the event for the year of 49.500 while earning her a second-place finish on the event only behind teammate Ana Padurariu (9.95).
UP NEXT
Catch Ryssman and the Red Rocks this weekend at the Huntsman Center as they host Arizona State in their "Life of a Red Rock" meet on Friday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. MT.
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Fans that can't make the meet in person can catch it live on ESPN+ with Alisa Mowe and Nick Koop on the call.
FOLLOW THE RED ROCKS
For an inside look at the Utah Gymnastics program, including tournament, roster and news updates, fans can follow the Red Rocks on social media (TikTok: @utahgymnastics |Instagram: @utahgymnastics).
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DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL MOBILE APP OF THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH TODAY – UTAH 360
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