Champaign, Ill. -  Fighting Illini women's gymnastics put up a season best 196.650 but it was not enough to overcome No. 8 Michigan who scored a 197.375.

Illinois put up a season best 48.975 on vault with sophomores Mia Townes and Arayah Simons scoring 9.850 on the event. Mia Townes matched her career high with a 9.850.

"The team did an outstanding job staying really focused and unified," said head coach Nadalie Walsh. "I love their confidence, I think they did a really great job and I'm really proud."

 Their momentum continued to bars where they scored another season-high, 49.225. Junior Mallory Mizuki lead the way for Illini in her first competition. Mizuki scored a 9.900 and won the bar title in her first meet after battling back following injuries.

The top-10 beam team scored a 49.150 on the event. Mia Takekawa scored a team-high 9.900. Senior Kylie Noonan scored a 9.850 with Scott and Townes both scoring 9.800's.

Illinois scored another season-best on floor, they put up a 49.300 on the event. Scott scored the team-high 9.900. Townes matched another career-high, scoring a 9.875.

Up Next

Illinois is back on the road next week. They travel to Maryland for the Big Five meet where they will compete against four other Big Ten teams.