McClelland, Jencks Recognized as Big Ten Gymnasts to Watch

Nebraska gymnasts Sophia McClelland and Whitney were dubbed Big Ten Gymnasts to Watch on Wednesday.

McClelland had an impressive junior campaign. In 2024, she earned second-team All-Big Ten for the second time in her career. She saw new personal bests on beam (9.950) and floor exercise (9.925). McClelland also claimed eight event titles throughout the season.

Jencks had a strong freshman season, competing in every meet for the Huskers. She notched career highs of 9.900 on bars, 9.850 on beam and 9.875 on floor.

NU will open its season at the Nashville Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 4:05 p.m. Season tickets are available for purchase here.

2023-24 BIG TEN WOMEN’S GYMNASTICS - GYMNASTS TO WATCH

Chloe Cho, Fr., Illinois
Arielle Ward, Jr., Illinois
Adeline Kenlin, 5th-Yr., Iowa
Karina Muñoz, Jr., Iowa
Natalie Martin, So., Maryland
Alexa Rothenbuescher, Gr., Maryland
Sophia Diaz, Fr., Michigan
Jahzara Ranger, Fr., Michigan
Skyla Schulte, Sr., Michigan State
Nikki Smith, Jr., Michigan State
Mya Hooten, Gr., Minnesota
Lauren Pearl, Sr., Minnesota
Sophia McClelland, Sr., Nebraska
Whitney Jencks, So., Nebraska
Tory Vetter, R-Jr., Ohio State
Payton Harris, Jr., Ohio State
Kalea McElligott, So., Penn State
Elizabeth Leary, Fr., Penn State
Gabrielle Dildy, Jr., Rutgers
Delaney Adrian, Fr., Rutgers
Jordan Chiles, Jr., UCLA
Emma Malabuyo, Sr., UCLA
Lana Navarro, Sr., Washington
Emily Innes, Jr., Washington