BYU hosts Southern Utah and Local Students

PROVO, Utah – Over 3,000 local elementary school students will watch No. 18 BYU take on Southern Utah Friday morning in the Smith Fieldhouse.

“We’re so excited to have all these school kids come,” BYU head coach Guard Young said. “I’m really excited for the energy in the Smith Fieldhouse. I think our girls are going to thrive off of that.”

Children in attendance Friday will each receive a voucher to attend the next meet free of charge. The students will be seated starting on the eighth row and reserved seating will be limited. Those planning to attend the meet should arrive early.

The Cougars come off a strong win against California last Friday, 196.025-194.350. Jill van Mierlo recorded a 9.900 on beam, leading the team to its highest team beam score since 2010, 49.125. BYU also posted a 49.225 on floor, the highest team floor score since 2015.

Southern Utah came in second last Thursday against Boise State, 196.225-194.350. Despite the loss, sophomore Megan McBride was named MRGC Vault Specialist of the Week with her career-high 9.900 score on vault. The Thunderbirds also brought five freshmen into the lineup.

The meet begins at 11 a.m. MST and will be televised live on BYUtv and BYUtv.org. Live stats will also be available.