March 2, 2002

IOWA CITY, IOWA - The University of Illinois Women's Gymnastics team fell short to the University of Iowa despite tying a season high team score on the balance beam (48.550). The Illini, however, did set a new season high score on the floor event with a 48.875.

Junior Jana Gallagher tied with Hawkeye Kelley Kello for the individual title on the balance beam (9.800). Freshman Ashley Williams tied with University of Iowa's Alexis Maday for third in the event (9.775), Gallagher also placed third on the floor (9.875). Williams also tied for second with Hawkeye Stephanie Gran on the vault (9.775). Sophomore Kara Kapernekas tied for second with Annie Rue of Iowa on the uneven bars (9.800).

The Illini return to Huff Hall for the final time of the 2002 campaign on Saturday. Senior Day Festivities begin at 2 PM as the women host Southeast Missouri State.

Vault 48.175
1. Alexis Maday	9.900	Iowa
2. Stephanie Gran	9.775	Iowa
-- Ashley Williams	9.775	Ill
4. Annie Rue		9.750	Iowa
5. Michelle Buranich	9.700	Ill
6. Corynne Cooper	9.675	Iowa

Bars 48.150
1. Alexis Maday	9.900	Iowa
2. Annie Rue		9.800	Iowa
-- Kara Kapernekas	9.800	Ill
4. Karen Hawley	9.775	Ill
5. Jana Gallagher	9.750	Ill
6. Kelley Kello	9.725	Iowa

Balance Beam 48.550
1. Kelley Kello	9.800	Iowa
-- Jana Gallagher	9.800	Ill
3. Alexis Maday	9.775	Iowa
-- Ashley Williams	9.775 	Ill
5. Stephanie Gran	9.750	Iowa
-- Annie Rue		9.750	Iowa

Floor 48.875
1. Alexis Maday	9.925	Iowa
2. Michele Ford	9.900	Iowa
3. Jana Gallagher	9.875	Ill
4. Brandy Killian	9.850	Iowa
5. Corynne Cooper	9.825	Iowa
-- Kelley Kello		9.825	Iowa

Final
Iowa 195.575	Ill 193.750