The Iowa women’s gymnastics team recorded its second Big Ten victory on the season, beating Ohio State, 195.725-195.300. The Hawkeyes outscored the Buckeyes on the bars and floor on their way to a win.
In the first rotation, Iowa performed on vault. Senior Nikki Youd won the event with a 9.850, helping the Hawkeyes to a season-best 48.825 team score.
Next, on the bars, the GymHawks recorded a 48.975 to take the lead 97.800-97.700. Senior Melissa Zurawski won the event with a 9.875.
In the Hawkeyes’ lowest-scored event of the evening, they recorded a season high 48.775 beam finish. Youd and sophomore Clair Kaji tied for first in the event at 9.850.
Ending the night, Iowa finished on the floor with a 49.150 score. Senior Lanie Snyder and sophomore Charlotte Sullivan won the event with scores of 9.875.
“This was a very close competition,” head coach Larissa Libby said in a release. “It was a lot of work for that 195.725. We worked hard, and there was pressure on us the entire time.”