California Golden Bears - Events

California Golden Bears - Events

Feb. 21, 1997

Sun Devils Get Best of Bears

TEMPE, Ariz. -- The California Golden Bears women's gymnastics team gave it a good effort, but came up short against the Arizona State Sun Devils, who won their fifth in a row, 195.95-192.925.

Amy Shelton led the Sun Devils, winning the all-around competition with a new career high of 39.55. Wendy Ellsberry placed second in the all-around with a 38.925.

Golden Bear Leila Khoury took third in the all-around with a score of 38.875. Candice Kwok scored a 9.9 on the vault for Cal, while teammate Mindy Ornellas scored a 9.9 on the floor.

Arizona State's Carie Courtney scored a 9.9 on the vault, a season high. Also, freshman Michelle Hess broke her career high on the vault with a 9.85.

The Golden Bears head to Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday, when they will compete in a quad-meet against these Sun Devils, Eastern Michigan and the host Cornhuskers.

ARIZONA STATE 195.95, CAL 192.925
Individual Scores -- All Around
1. Amy Shelton, ASU      39.55
2. Wendy Ellsberry, ASU  38.925
3. Leila Khoury, Cal     38.875