Bristol, Tenn. – The King University Acrobatics & Tumbling team hosted Montevallo on Monday evening, falling 252.180 to 238.285. Montevallo pulled away in the first half after a competitive start, outscoring King in each event to secure the victory.
King opened the meet in the Compulsory event, posting a total score of 35.50. The Tornado recorded scores of 8.60 in Acro, 9.65 in Pyramid, 9.10 in Toss, and 8.15 in Tumbling. Montevallo held a slight edge after the first event, leading 36.85 to 35.50.
In the Acro event, King totaled 26.45 points across the three heats. They scored 9.00 in the 5-Element heat, 8.35 in the 6-Element heat, and 9.10 in the 7-Element heat. Montevallo extended its lead with a 27.20 total in the event.
The Tornado continued into Pyramid, one of their stronger events of the day, finishing with a 27.55. King posted matching scores of 8.95 in the Inversion heat, followed by an 8.85 in the Synchronized heat, and closed with a strong 9.75 in the Open heat. Montevallo narrowly took the event with a 28.20.
After the halftime break, King entered the Toss event trailing but still within reach. The Tornado scored a 24.10 total, earning 7.75 in the 450 Salto, 7.80 in the Synchronized heat, and 8.55 in the Open heat. Montevallo capitalized here, widening the gap with a 26.70.
In the Tumbling event, King finished with a score of 46.625. Highlights included an 8.500 in the Duo pass and a 9.175 in the Aerial pass. Despite solid performances, Montevallo maintained control with a 48.600 total.
Heading into the Team event, King looked to close the gap but ultimately scored a 78.06, while Montevallo sealed the meet with an 84.63.
Montevallo led at the half, 92.25 to 89.50, and pulled away in the second half to secure the 252.180 to 238.285 victory.
Up Next: The Tornado will be back on the road for their final meet of the season at Coker on Thursday April, 2
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