Results

TUCSON, Ariz. – No. 15 Illinois women's gymnastics placed second in the quad meet against Arizona, Bowling Green and Texas Women's Saturday afternoon in Tucson, Ariz, with a score of 195.725.

The Illini picked up two wins over Bowling Green and Texas Women's and one loss to Arizona. 

Arielle Ward was the highest Orange and Blue performer on vault – scoring a 9.825. Abby Mueller, Julia Waight and Ruthuja Nataraj all secured a 9.800 in the event as well. 

Olivia O'Donnell had a stellar bar performance, scoring a 9.750, while Mia Takekawa led the way for the Illini with a 9.825. 

Takekawa once again was the best Illini on beam, scoring a 9.850. Mia Townes was .25 behind her with a 9.825. 

Townes shined on floor 9.825, with Takekawa, Tali Joelson and Mueller all scoring a 9.800. 

Illinois will stay on the road, traveling to Piscataway, N.J. to open Big Ten play against Rutgers on Jan. 21 at 12 p.m.