Iowa and Illinois both competed in the Zou in the Lou meet on Friday against Alabama and Missouri. Having a second meet this weekend provides a valuable chance to add another score before NQS calculations come into play. With the quick turnaround, we may see some lineup changes to rest key contributors and give depth athletes more experience.
Iowa has struggled with consistency on beam this season, but the return of Adeline Kenlin has already provided stability to the lineup. Karina Muñoz posted the team’s highest beam score last week and clinched the all-around title, making her a critical contributor again in this meet. Illinois, coming off a season-high team score last week, will aim to build on that momentum, especially after a standout floor rotation. Chloe Cho was exceptional on floor and will look to replicate her strong performance against Iowa.
Rotation 1: Iowa vault, Illinois bars
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Rotation 2: Illinois vault, Iowa bars
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Rotation 3: Iowa beam, Illinois floor
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Rotation 4: Illinois beam, Iowa floor
FINAL:
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