LOGAN, Utah - Utah State's gymnastics program opened its 2016 campaign with a dominating 194.375-184.225 victory against Centenary College on Friday night at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.

"I wanted the team to come in and do what they practice, and I feel good about it," said third-year head coach Nadalie Walsh. "They had some little mistakes here and there, but for the most part, we had really good composure."

The Aggies (1-0, 0-0 Mountain Rim Gymnastics Conference), who led after every rotation, won their third consecutive season opener for the first time since the 1997-99 campaigns. Furthermore, Utah State's team score of 194.375 was its highest for a season opener since recording a 194.150 in 2004.

The Aggies scored team totals of 48.300 on vault, 48.925 on bars, 48.925 on beam and a 48.225 on floor for the night. The Ladies posted scores of 46.650 on vault, 45.175 on bars, 46.575 on beam and a 45.825 on floor.

"We were prepared coming into the season," senior McKinzey Martinez said. "We didn't think of this as our first meet because we had our Blue and White intrasquad meet, so we were definitely prepared and we know how to control our nerve level. It's just more going out there and having fun."

Martinez led the way for Utah State as she won the all-around with a 39.150. The native of Kimberly, Idaho, tallied scores of 9.750 on vault, 9.850 on bars, 9.775 on beam and a 9.775 on floor. Centenary's Ashley White placed second in the all-around with a 37.350.

The Aggies led after each rotation and claimed the top four spots in every event.

Martinez won three event titles on the night as she had a 9.750 on vault, a 9.850 on bars and a 9.775 on floor.

"Starting the season with a win is great for us," Martinez said. "We're continuing to grow and we just expect to go up from here. Starting out at a 194 is great for us and it's a good start. We're all excited for this year and we're just ready to go out and have fun."

Melanie Oster captured the beam title for the Aggies. Making her first career appearance on the event, the sophomore from Kenosha, Wis., posted a 9.825. Freshman Emily Briones, who was making her debut for Utah State, placed second on beam with a 9.800, while sophomore Keri Peel and Martinez tied for third with a 9.775. For Peel, it was a career-best mark.

Like Briones, sophomore Miranda Hone also made her debut for the Aggies. After redshirting last year, the native of Las Vegas, Nev., competed in two events against Centenary and placed fourth on bars with a 9.725.

The Aggies return to action on Friday, Jan. 15, when welcome Kent State to the Spectrum for a 7 p.m. meet The Golden Flashes will officially open their season on Sunday, Jan. 10, when they host Temple at the M.A.C. Center in Kent, Ohio.

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Utah State vs. Centenary College - Logan, Utah - Dee Glen Smith Spectrum - January 8, 2016

Team Results: 1. Utah State 194.375 (Vault:48.300 , Bars: 48.925, Beam: 48.925, Floor: 48.225); 2. Centenary 184.225 (Vault: 46.650, Bars: 45.175, Beam: 46.575, Floor: 45.825)

All-Around: 1. McKinzey Martinez 39.150 (Vault: 9.750, Bars: 9.850, Beam: 9.775, Floor: 9.775); 2. Ashley White 37.350 (Vault: 9.425, Bars: 8.900, Beam: 9.475, Vault: 9.550)

Vault: 1. McKinzey Martinez - USU, 9.750; 2. Jillian Chappel - USU, 9.700; 3. Michelle Yasukochi - USU, 9.650; 4. Bailey McIntire, USU - 9.625; 5. Miranda Hone - USU, 9.575; 6. Hayley Sanzotti - USU, 9.450;

Bars: 1. McKinzey Martinez - USU, 9.850; T-2. JoAnna Cuba - USU, 9.825; T-2. Bailey McIntire - USU, 9.825; 4. Miranda Hone - USU, 9.725; 5. Charly Belliston - USU, 9.700; 11.Melanie Oster - USU, 8.600.

Beam: 1. Melanie Oster - USU, 9.825; 2. Emily Briones - USU, 9.800; T-3. McKinzey Martinez - USU, 9.775; T-3. Keri Peel - USU, 9.775; 5. Hayley Sanzotti - USU, 9.750; T-7. Jillian Chappel - USU, 9.475.

Floor: 1. McKinzey Martinez - USU, 9.775; 2. Hayley Sanzotti - USU, 9.700; 3. Keri Peel - USU, 9.650; 4. Bailey McIntire - USU, 9.600; 5. Ashley White - CENT, 9.550; 7. Emily Briones - USU, 9.500; 8. Jillian Chappel - USU, 9.450.