Kent State Gymnastics Finishes Third at MAC Championships

Senior Charlie Behner medals in two events in final conference meet

Mar. 21, 2026 at 10:34pm

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The Kent State gymnastics team finished third at the 2026 Mid-American Conference Championships on Saturday, posting a 195.325 team score. Senior Charlie Behner earned two individual medals, winning vault and placing second on floor in the final MAC Championships of her career.

Why it matters

Kent State gymnastics has been a consistent contender in the MAC, and this third-place finish continues the program's strong performance in the conference championships. Behner's individual success in her final season caps off an impressive career for the senior gymnast.

The details

Kent State opened with a 48.450 on uneven bars, led by 9.750s from Nastia Rudnitskaya and Behner. On balance beam, Anika Most and Nene Alvine both tied for fourteenth with 9.775s. The Flashes posted a 49.125 on floor, with Behner tying for second with a 9.900 and Heidi Schultz tying for fourth with a 9.875. Kent State had a strong vault rotation, scoring 49.025, with Behner tying for first with a 9.850.

  • The 2026 Mid-American Conference Championships took place on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

The players

Charlie Behner

A senior gymnast for Kent State who won vault and placed second on floor in her final MAC Championships.

Brice Biggin

The head coach of the Kent State gymnastics program, who is retiring after 35 seasons leading the team.

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