The Central Michigan’s gymnastic program broke a school record by placing the highest score in any season opening match in program history on Jan. 6.
The Chippewas scored a 196.375 and prevailed over the Illinois State Redbirds at McGuirk Arena.
All four events were definitively won by CMU. The Chippewas held at least a .500 lead in each event, notably showcasing their confidence and skill on the beam and floor.
To start off the competition the Redbirds were on the bars while the Chippewas ran the vault. CMU led 48.975 to 47.075 after the first rotation thanks to sophomore Denelle Pedrick’s 9.