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Flames Tally Team High Score, Defeat Western Michigan

UIC tops Broncos 195.475-195.275

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The UIC women's gymnastics team took on Western Michigan in a rematch Tuesday evening and came out victorious.The Flames took down the Broncos with a 195.475 team score, their highest of the season, while the home team tabbed a 195.275.

"It was a great win tonight against a second-match opponent," co-head coach Peter Jansson said. "We scored a season-high team score and had fantastic performances straight through. We couldn't be more proud of the girls."

Rotation 1- Bars
  • Toni Alicke and Serena Baker each notched a 9.850 to tie for first place on bars, tying a personal-best for each gymnast.
  • Riley Cholod grabbed fourth with a 9.800, while Katie Snyder brought in a 9.750 on the event.
  • The Flames outscored the Broncos 48.975-48.800 on the apparatus.
Rotation 2 – Vault
  • Mikailla Northern took home the vault crown with a 9.875, a career-high. Riley Mahoney also scored a career-high with a 9.825 to finish fourth.
  • Katie Snyder kept the personal-bests coming with a 9.800 to tie for fifth.
  • The Flames tallied a season team high 48.875 on the event, but were narrowly edged by the Broncos' 48.975.
Rotation 3 – Floor Rotation 4 – Beam
  • The final rotation proved to be the difference maker, as the Flames outscored WMU 48.875-48.275.
  • Toni Alike and Daniela Maciel tied once again, this time in second, recording a 9.875 apiece. That score was also good for a career high for both gymnasts.
  • Mikailla Northern tied her personal-high of 9.825 to come in fourth, while Kayla Baddeley followed in fifth with a 9.775.
All-Around
  • Mikailla Northern was the Flames' sole all-around competitor, taking second with a 39.025
  • Northern's all-around total was her fourth of 39.000 or greater this season, and third-consecutive performance surpassing the 39.000 mark.
Up Next
  • The Flames will return to Chicago for their final meet before the MIC Championships by welcoming New Hampshire to the UIC Pavilion on Sunday, March 18 at 2 p.m. CT.
  • Sunday's meet will also serve as Senior Day, with seniors Riley Cholod and Katie Snyder set to be honored.
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Players Mentioned

Toni Alicke

Toni Alicke

All-Around
5' 8"
Sophomore
N/A
Serena Baker

Serena Baker

All-Around
Sophomore
Bluewater Gymnastics Club
Riley Cholod

Riley Cholod

UB, BB & FX
Redshirt Senior
Gemini Gymnastics
Abby Hasanov

Abby Hasanov

All-Around
Sophomore
USGTC
Daniela Maciel

Daniela Maciel

All-Around
Sophomore
Gym Kinetics
Riley Mahoney

Riley Mahoney

All-Around
Junior
CLGTC
Mikailla Northern

Mikailla Northern

All-Around
Junior
All American Gymnastics (2003-14)St. Louis Gym Centre (2014-15)
Katie Snyder

Katie Snyder

All-Around
Senior
Aspire Gymnastics Academy
Kayla Baddeley

Kayla Baddeley

All-Around
Freshman
Massachusetts Elite Gymnastics Academy (MEGA)

Players Mentioned

Toni Alicke

Toni Alicke

5' 8"
Sophomore
N/A
All-Around
Serena Baker

Serena Baker

Sophomore
Bluewater Gymnastics Club
All-Around
Riley Cholod

Riley Cholod

Redshirt Senior
Gemini Gymnastics
UB, BB & FX
Abby Hasanov

Abby Hasanov

Sophomore
USGTC
All-Around
Daniela Maciel

Daniela Maciel

Sophomore
Gym Kinetics
All-Around
Riley Mahoney

Riley Mahoney

Junior
CLGTC
All-Around
Mikailla Northern

Mikailla Northern

Junior
All American Gymnastics (2003-14)St. Louis Gym Centre (2014-15)
All-Around
Katie Snyder

Katie Snyder

Senior
Aspire Gymnastics Academy
All-Around
Kayla Baddeley

Kayla Baddeley

Freshman
Massachusetts Elite Gymnastics Academy (MEGA)
All-Around