Welcome to the first conference championship of the weekend, the only competition not featured on Saturday! What a way to get conference weekend kicked off. This meet is really anyone’s game.
Illinois State enters as the favorite from the regular season, closely followed by Lindenwood, SEMO and Texas Woman’s. The Redbirds have the potential to go all the way, with several show-stopping routines from athletes such as Angelica Labat, Alana Laster, Jaye Mack and Nirel Bart-Williams. However, consistency on bars and beam has been a bit of a rollercoaster ride. Will the team hit tonight when it matters?
TWU is the returning champion, and is currently on the rise, with four 195s in a row. Alix Pierce is having an astronomical senior season, consistently posting high scores on all three of her events. The Pioneers typically don’t have a super standout event, but they are steady everywhere. What’s that saying? Slow and steady wins the race.
SEMO has had some lineup shuffles late this season due to injury, but is holding steady. The likelihood of the team approaching the 196.175 it posted in late January is unlikely, but don’t count this team out just yet. The home field advantage will definitely come into play for the Redhawks. Keep an eye on Nyah Reader,…
