LINCOLN, Neb. — The 19th-ranked University of Iowa women’s gymnastics team ended its regular season on a historical note, winning three and sharing one event title, in a 196.825-196.100 victory over No. 33 Nebraska on Sunday inside the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
The Hawkeyes not only set a new overall season high, but also notched the fourth-best score in school history. Three gymnasts added their names to the school record books for the 2021 season, four either tied or set career bests, and Iowa got event titles from freshman Adeline Kenlin, sophomore JerQuavia Henderson and sophomore Allyson Steffensmeier. Henderson also tied for first place on vault.
QUOTING HEAD COACH LARISSA LIBBY
“This was a good night to end our regular season. Even though we had mistakes, it was the first time in a couple of weeks that it felt “normal” out there again. We were strong, but not perfect, and I like that.
“This gives us a chance to be laser focused on all the little details we know we can improve on. We are in a good place and I am proud of my team and staff. It took a lot of effort to be able to get to this point of the season, safely and successfully. We are heading to the postseason now and we have “B1G” goals. We have a day off tomorrow, then we’re back to the grind.”
VAULT
Iowa posted a new season-high score of 49.225. The Hawkeyes, who are third on vault in the Big Ten, tied for the top spot and also finished as runner-up. Henderson shared the first place title with a score of 9.900. Junior Bridget Killian placed second after scoring a 9.875, which is a new career-best and Kenlin followed with a 9.850, which ties her career record. Junior Lauren Guerin posted a 9.825.
