The Iowa women’s gymnastics team defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 196-194, on Sunday afternoon. The Hawkeyes finished first place in each event, and their triumph improves them to 2-2 on the season. 

On the vault, the Hawkeyes came out hot with a 48.8 score. Third-year Karina Munoz led the way with a 9.8, earning her first place. Hanna Castillo, Avery Chambers, and Gianna Masella each outscored the Rutgers gymnasts to claim all top-five spots. 

Iowa didn’t stop there, as they posted a score of 48.975 on the bars. First-year Sydney Turner scored a career-best 9.925 to claim first place in the event, extending the Hawkeyes’ lead to 97.775-96.950 at the halfway point.

Iowa scored 49.1 on the beam, with Munoz leading the way with a season-best mark of 9.85. Adeline Kenlin and third-year Haley Tyson tied for third place in the event, each posting a 9.825. 

The Hawks finished with a strong performance on the floor, knotting up the dominant performance with a 49.1 total. Munoz again finished in first place with a 9.9, matching her career-best. First-year Aurelie Tran and Castillo tied for second place, as the Hawkeyes rolled their way to victory. 

Munoz also finished first place in the all-around competition with a 39.350, with Tran finishing right behind her in second place with a 39.250. 

“It was great to be back at home and I think overall it was a full team performance,” head coach Jen Llewellyn told Hawkeye Sports. “A big focus for us has been controlling what we can control and focus on doing your job, and I think they did a great job of that today.”

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Iowa travels to St. Charles, Missouri on Feb. 14 for matchups against Missouri, Alabama, and Illinois. The meet is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. inside Family Arena.