Falcons Earn First 2026 Victory in Tri-Meet

BGSU gymnastics team defeats Wilberforce and Fisk University with a score of 192.800.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The BGSU gymnastics team (7-4) earned their first overall victory of the 2026 season by defeating Wilberforce and Fisk University in a Tri-Meet this past Sunday. The Falcons posted a team score of 192.800, led by strong performances from junior Megan Dizalo and junior Kiera Thornton.

Why it matters

This victory is a testament to the hard work and resilience of the BGSU gymnastics team, setting them up well for the upcoming Mid-American Conference (MAC) competition. The team's ability to bounce back after a challenging start to the season shows their determination and potential for continued success.

The details

In the meet, BGSU scored 47.975 on the vault, led by Dizalo's 9.725. Dizalo also matched a career high on the floor with a 9.825. Freshman Natasha Lopez led the team on the unbalanced bars with a 9.675. On the balance beam, sophomore Emily Gianfrancesco earned a season-high 9.775, and junior Faye Dubin placed third overall. Thornton shone in the floor exercise, scoring a 9.850 to earn first place.

  • The tri-meet took place this past Sunday, February 9, 2026.
  • BGSU's next meet will be against Northern Illinois on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at the Stroh Center, scheduled to begin at 2 p.m.

The players

Brittney Emmons

The head coach of the BGSU gymnastics team.

Megan Dizalo

A junior on the BGSU gymnastics team who led the team on the vault and floor exercise.

Natasha Lopez

A freshman on the BGSU gymnastics team who led the team on the unbalanced bars.

Emily Gianfrancesco

A sophomore on the BGSU gymnastics team who earned a season-high score on the balance beam.

Kiera Thornton

A junior on the BGSU gymnastics team who led the team in the floor exercise.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“This was a huge testament to what we have been doing all fall, during this entire season, and I'm super proud of the resilience shown by these athletes.”

— Brittney Emmons, Head Coach (bgfalconmedia.com)

What’s next

The Falcons' next meet will have them stay right at home and right back into Mid-American Conference (MAC) play against Northern Illinois on Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Stroh Center. The meet is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m.

The takeaway

The BGSU gymnastics team's ability to bounce back from a challenging start to the season and earn a decisive victory in the tri-meet demonstrates their resilience and potential for continued success in the upcoming MAC competition.