University of North Carolina Athletics
Christine Nguyen Named Progress Energy Performer Of The Week
January 20, 2010 | Women's Gymnastics
Jan. 20, 2010
Christine Nguyen led the UNC gymnastics team to its eighth straight GW/Lindsey Ferris Invitational title and is the Progress Energy Tar Heel of the Week for Jan. 11-17, 2010. In the six-team field, Nguyen, a senior from Plano, Texas, won the all-around with a 38.900 score and took the individual title on balance beam (9.800) and floor exercise (9.850). She also placed second on uneven bars (9.675).
Other nominee:
Dennis Drury
Wrestling
Senior
Jenkintown, Pa.
Senior Dennis Drury entered the week ranked No. 12 in the 197-pound weight class and recorded two convincing wins in the week. On Tuesday night, Drury pinned John Barone of Duke in just 2:26 to help the Tar Heels defeat the Blue Devils. In Saturday's loss to No. 15 Virginia Tech, Drury recorded technical fall victory by beating Chris Penny 17-2. Drury now stands 18-6 on the season and has registered a team-high six pins.
