NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- First year Annie Bilbe of the Yale gymnastics team has been named the Gymnastics East Conference (GEC) Newcomer of the Week, as announced by the conference on Wednesday morning. It is the second time this season that Bilbe has received the accolade. 

On Saturday against Southern Connecticut, Bilbe claimed first place on vault with a 9.825, debuting her layout Kazamatsu in the anchor position. She also anchored the floor lineup for the Bulldogs and scored a 9.800, tying for third place. Bilbe has opened her Yale career with confidence and consistency, quickly establishing herself as a reliable presence in the Bulldogs' lineups.

The Bulldogs will compete at Temple on Friday, Feb. 13, in a quad meet with the Owls, William & Mary, and Brown.

GEC Weekly Awards
Hana Strause -- Specialist of the Week (Week 2)
Annie Bilbe -- Co-Newcomer of the Week (Week 3)
Annie Bilbe -- Newcomer of the Week (Week 6)