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No. 14 Story of 2013-14: Gymnastics Earns Highest Score in 10 Years
7/1/2014 10:00:00 AM | Gymnastics, General
Anna Willette represent the Eagles at regionals in 2013-14 season
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- For the first time ever, Eastern Michigan University Athletics will be counting down the top stories of the 2013-14 athletic year. The list is being released one at a time throughout the summer, ending with the No. 1 story of the year July 21, 2014.
No. 14: Gymnastics Records Highest Team Score in 10 Years at Michigan/Illinois Challenge while Willette Earns Regional Bid
The Eastern Michigan University gymnastics team recorded its highest score since 2004, 194.800, partnering with Central Michigan University to win the Michigan/Illinois Challenge, Feb. 1. The Eagles and Chippewas combined for a score of 391.400 to top Illinois institutions Illinois State University and the University of Illinois-Chicago, who totaled a 384.450. Central Michigan claimed the top spot in the quad meet with a 196.600 on its home floor. EMU's 194.800 was followed by a 192.650 from UIC and Illinois State's 191.800. EMU's team score was the best mark in a decade until the Green and White topped the score later in the season when they tallied a 194.900 at the Eagle Invitational, Mar. 8.The Eagles tallied a 195.550 at the Mid-American Conference Championship, March 19, 2004. Coincidentally, the conference championship meet that year was hosted at Central Michigan University. (FOR FULL RELEASE CLICK HERE)
The 2014 Eastern Michigan University gymnastics season came to a close as junior Anna Willette competed at the NCAA Regional on the campus of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday evening, April 5. Willette completed her routine on the balance beam and earned a 9.600 from the judges. Willette tied for 39th in the event alongside fellow Mid-American Conference gymnast Kayla Kosmerl of Kent State University. (FOR FULL RELEASE CLICK HERE)
Countdown of the Top Stories of 2013-14:
14. Gymnastics Earns Highest Score in 10 Years
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