2008 (Junior): Competed on vault in all 13 meets for the Huskies ... Also stepped in to the floor rotation against Arizona State for the first time in her collegiate career ... Tied her career-high mark with a 9.8 on vault at fifth-ranked LSU, as she helped Washington post its highest team score of the year with a 195.175 ... Posted a second-place finish on vault against Seattle Pacific ... Wrapped up the regular season with a third-place showing at SPU ... Named second-team Pac-10 All-Academic for her efforts in the classroom.
2007 (Sophomore): Made the Husky lineup for the Pac-10 Championships, where she posted a 9.7 on vault ... Also competed on vault at the NCAA Regionals, scoring a 9.6.
2006 (Freshman): Specialized on vault in her rookie campaign, competing on the event in nine meets ... Made her collegiate debut at the Hawaiian Classic, scoring a 9.375 ... Scored a 9.625 in her home debut against Utah ... Posted her career-best mark on vault at UCLA with a 9.8.
Personal: Daughter of Robert and Locke Epsten ... Has a sister, Dana ... Graduated from Francis Parker High School in San Diego, Calif. ... Competed club for the San Diego All-Stars where she was coached by Pamela Durnin, Adam AhQuin and Colleen Robinson ... Took second place on vault at Westerns.
Epsten's Career Bests
| Vault | 9.800, twice, last at LSU (March 7, 2008)
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| Floor | 9.575 vs. Arizona State (Feb. 22, 2008)
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Getting To Know Emily Epsten
| Nickname | Em, E-Bomb |
| Why Washington | The school, gym and the city |
| Best thing about UW | My friends |
| Which teammate will surprise people this year | The whole team |
| Best dressed teammate | [coach] David |
| Favorite gymnastics move | Giants |
| The songs I play most in my iPod or CD player | "A Different World" by Bucky Covington and "Livin' Our Love Song" by Jason Michael Carroll |
| Favorite song to dance to | I love country music (especially Bucky) |
| Favorite musical artist | Thievery Corporation |
| Favorite toy as a child | My dress-up box |
| Favorite restaurant in Seattle | Portage Bay |
| Favorite home cooked meal | Panini |
| Favorite Movies | Little Miss Sunshine, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation |
| Favorite UW sports team to watch | Men's soccer, volleyball |
| Favorite non-Husky sports team to watch | S. D. Chargers |
| If I won the lottery, the first thing I'd buy is | A Eurail Pass |
| If I had a super power it would be | To be able to speak every language |
| My most prized possession is | To be able to speak every language |
| If I could work with any charity, it would be | UNICEF |
| People don't know that I am scared of | Swimming pools at night |
| The person(s) I credit for getting me where I am today | My family |
| Favorite quote | "Red seven, red seven. Hot route... HOT ROUTE." |
| Very few people know this about me | I love spandex. |
| My advice to young gymnasts | As long as you keep working hard, everything will work out. Stay positive and be happy. |
| The most exciting place I've ever been | Brazil |
| If I could go anywhere in the world it would be | Thailand |
| My pre-meet ritual | Eating oatmeal |
Last Updated: April 23, 2008
