MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – In the first meet of the 2017-18 season, the Illinois State gymnastics team traveled to Mount Pleasant, Michigan, to take on Mid-American Conference preseason favorite Central Michigan. The Chippewas won the dual meet with a score of 196.375-191.600, as the Redbirds received a strong performance from sophomore Gabrielle Cooke.
"Gabi has looked good in practice ever since she got back this summer. She's put in the work at home and she deserves everything that she gets right now," ISU head coach Bob Conkling said. "She looked great on all four events, and had a real solid day.