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No. 3 Illinois @ No. 14 Arizona State |
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Saturday, Jan. 21 // 3 p.m. CT |
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Wells Fargo Arena // Tempe, Ariz. |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The first dual meet of the season for Illinois will be against Arizona State in Tempe, Arizona. It's the first time the Illini have faced the Sun Devils only in a dual meet since 1993.
"As we head into our dual meets, it's about self-improvement," said head coach Justin Spring. "That's what gymnastics is all about. It's a mastery of your own routine; to be able to it perfectly when it's called upon you. Whether we are going against Arizona State this weekend or going up against Minnesota at home next weekend, I know these guys have great momentum after a big win, but now it's this relentless pursuit of self-improvement throughout the year. You can't get content."
Illinois and Arizona State are scheduled to begin competition at 3 p.m. CT on Saturday, Jan. 21.
SCOUTING THE SUN DEVILS
Arizona State competed last week at the West Point Open, where the Sun Devils placed fourth with a 392.750 team score. ASU was bested by Big Ten members Penn State (1st, 412.350) and Nebraska (2nd, 410.600), as well as host Army (3rd, 393.550).
NO. 3 IN THE NATION
Illinois was voted third in the latest CGA Coaches Poll, up two spots from its preseason ranking.
FIVE ILLINI TITLES AT WINDY CITY
The Illini captured five event titles in Chicago at the Windy City Invitational:
UP NEXT
Illinois will return to Champaign, Illinois, for its home opener against Big Ten opponent Minnesota on Jan. 28. The Illini will also have their annual youth clinic following the meet.
