Ball State University
Northern Illinois
Gymnastics Defeats Northern Illinois In MAC Action
February 23, 2007 | Gymnastics
MUNCIE, Ind. - It was a record breaking night for the Ball State University women's gymnastics team (2-6, 1-4 MAC) as they rocked the house after pulling off a spectacular 192.450 to 191.450 victory over Northern Illinois on Friday night at Irving Gym.
The Cardinals team score of 192.450 was their highest mark of the season and the best recorded final score under head coach Lisa Simonton. BSU only lost one event to the Huskies and that was on vault.
Kelly Watson was the only Cardinal to compete in the all-around. Watson pulled in a score of 38.650 which was a career and season high for the veteran. Watson placed fourth on vault (9.700) and on beam (9.675). Watson took seventh on bars (9.425) but rebounded with a crowd pleasing floor routine which brought the fans to their feet. Watson took first place on floor after scoring a personal best, 9.850.
Teammates Brittany George and Kristin Sprague tied for second place on bars with a score of 9.650. Cobie Zuk had a remarkable performance on beam for a first place finish with a personal high score of 9.750.
Jenna Tarkington ended the night with a second place finish on floor, 9.775.
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