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Illinois State Comes In Third In Season Opener At Missouri

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Illinois State officially opened the 2022 gymnastics campaign Friday night at the Hearnes Center, as the Redbirds competed against No. 16 Missouri and Ball State in Columbia, Missouri. The nationally ranked Tigers did not disappoint, placing first ahead of the Cardinals in second and the Redbirds in third place.

Scoring Breakdown:
• Missouri: 196.600
• Ball State: 193.775
• Illinois State: 191.600

Thoughts from Coach Bob Conkling:
"A lot of teams had to cancel meets this weekend, so we were happy we got to compete.