Webb, Nichols earn Big 12 Weekly Honors

NORMAN – A pair of Sooners earned Big 12 Weekly honors, the conference announced Monday.

Sophomore Anastasia Webb (Gymnast of the Week) and junior Maggie Nichols (Event Specialist of the Week) were recognized by the league for their contributions to the Sooners' victory Arkansas, Denver and Missouri at the Metroplex Challenge. It's the 18^th overall honor for Nichols and eighth overall for Webb.

Webb earned Gymnast of the Week honors for the first time in her career after winning her first all-around title on Saturday at the Metroplex Challenge. With a score of 39.550, Webb beat out seven other competitors for the top spot. The junior boasted marks of 9.875 on vault, bars and floor and added a score of 9.925 on beam.

Nichols was named the Event Specialist of the Week for the first time in her career. The junior competed bars and beam for the Sooners, earning the event title on beam. Nichols tallied a 9.975 on beam, though she was not originally set to appear in the lineup. On bars, she added a team-best 9.925 in the anchor spot.

The Sooners are back at home Friday to host No. 2 Florida at Lloyd Noble Center. The meet is slated for a 6:45 p.m. CT start. Tickets are available for purchase online or by calling the OU Athletics Tickets Office at (405) 325-2424 or toll-free at (800) 456-GoOU.