EUGENE, Ore. — Senior Karly Nowak and junior Makena Carrion bring with them positive buzz into championship weekend, as both garnered All-America honors days before the NCATA National Championship weekend.
Nowak featured as Oregon's top option in the aerial tumbling pass, scoring a career-best 9.90 in the upset victory over Azusa Pacific on February 17. The Howell, N.J. native became the eighth UO athlete to take home NCATA Athlete of the Week honors following her overall performance against the Cougars. The senior competed as a base, top and tumbler throughout the Ducks' six meets, contributing in all six events.