NORMAL, Ill. – Having just missed out on scores of 195 or above several times in 2021, the Illinois State gymnastics team was poised to have a big day Sunday in their home quad meet against No. 24 Central Michigan, Northern Illinois and Lindenwood. The Redbirds finally surpassed that plateau and posted a season-high score of 195.725 to place second behind meet winner Central Michigan at Redbird Arena.
Scoring Breakdown:
• Central Michigan: 196.425
• Illinois State: 195.725
• Northern Illinois: 195.050
• Lindenwood: 194.800
Thoughts from Coach Bob Conkling:
"We've been building for a performance like this the past few weeks and just knew they were capable of these big scores and hitting on all four events.