CLEVELAND – Western Michigan senior Payton Murphy has been named the Mid-American Conference Gymnast of the Week after her performance in WMU's meet against Eastern Michigan last Sunday.
 
Murphy had a record-setting day in the victory over the Eagles. She broke her own school record in the all-around with a score of 39.500. She nearly had a perfect 10 on the floor, tying the program record with a 9.950. Her contribution on the floor led to a team floor record of 49.525. In addition to winning on floor and all-around, Murphy also took second on beam and tied for third on both bars and vault.
 
WMU also had a season-best meet score of 196.600, the second-highest in program history.
 
This is Murphy's second MAC Gymnast of the Week honors this season.
 
The Broncos are back in action on Sunday at 1 p.m., hosting Central Michigan. Tickets are available at www.wmubroncos.com/tickets.