Benson won the all-around title at the John Zuerlein Invitational hosted by UW-Stout on Jan. 27. It was her third straight all-around crown. Her overall total of 37.350 was her highest score of the season. Benson was second in floor exercise (9.575) and tied for second in balance beam (9.450). She was fourth in uneven bars (9.100) and seventh in vault (9.225).
Also nominated:
UW-La Crosse, Christa Booman, Sophomore, Spring Grove, Minn. (Homeschool)
UW-Stout, Brittany DeZiel, Sophomore, Rogers, Minn. (Spectrum)
UW-Whitewater, Kaitlyn Weber, Sophomore, Kansas City, Mo. (Oak Park)