NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State gymnastics team opened its home portion of the 2023 schedule on Friday against a family foe in Lindenwood, and it was the Lions who took an early lead and didn't look back in a 194.525-194.125 defeat of the Redbirds at CEFCU Arena.
Scoring Breakdown:
• Vault: ISU 48.900, LU 48.300
• Bars: LU 49.050, ISU 47.700
• Beam: LU 48.675, ISU 48.375
• Floor: ISU 49.150, LU 48.500
Thoughts from Coach Bob Conkling:
"When have three gymnasts fall on an event (bars), you really put yourself in a whole," ISU head coach Bob Conkling said.