NORMAL, Ill. – Being back at Redbird Arena in front of a great crowd of excited fans proved to be a recipe for success for Illinois State Friday night, as the Redbirds led from start to finish in a 194.900 to 193.775 defeat of Northern Illinois.
Scoring Breakdown:
• Vault: ISU 49.000, NIU 47.925
• Bars: ISU 48.825, NIU 48.800
• Beam: ISU 48.050, NIU 48.150
• Floor: ISU 49.025, NIU 48.900
Thoughts from Coach Bob Conkling:
"I'm really proud of this team and it's great to get another win with a big team score.