WEST CHESTER, Pa. (Mar. 7) – Freshman Verena Wong posted strong scores and teammates Maribelle Albert and Claudia Lessig earned individual wins Friday to boost the Alaska Anchorage gymnastics team to a 192.250-190.575 victory over West Chester at Sturzebecher Gymnasium.

The Seawolves had their second-best uneven bars total of the season at 48.250 as Lessig led a podium sweep with a 9.725. Sophomore Jamilia Duffus was second at 9.7 and freshman Hannah Boyd earned a 9.675 as UAA captured its third dual victory of the season.

Albert earned her first career victory on vault, tying atop the podium with a 9.675, while senior Montana Fairbairn was third with a 9.65. Wong scored 9.575 and senior Grace Costello 9.55.

Lessig and Wong led the way as well on balance beam with 9.75s, giving Wong her best score as a collegiate gymnast. Fellow Hawaiian Breeann Spain earned 9.675 and junior Ariana DeSouza had a 9.65 as UAA totaled 48.325 on beam.

Fairbairn scored 9.775 to lead the way on floor exercise, complemented by 9.725s from DeSouza and Costello.

The Seawolves conclude their East Coast swing with a Sunday 9 a.m. ADT tri-meet against West Chester and host Towson in Towson, Md. Find live youtube and scoring links on meet day at GoSeawolves.com.