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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Iowa gymnastics team closed out its season at the NCAA Regionals on the campus of the University of Alabama finishing fourth in session I with a team score of 196.000. The GymHawks competed against No. 6 California, No. 11 Alabama, and North Carolina, delivering strong performances across all four events.
No. 6 Cal took first place with a 197.550, followed by No. 11 Alabama (197.275) and North Carolina (196.250).
Freshman Aurélie Tran led the way for the Hawkeyes, scoring a 39.275 in the all-around, while junior Karina Muñoz posted a 38.500. Fifth-year Adeline Kenlin tied for second place overall on beam with an outstanding 9.900. Two Hawkeyes matched their season-best scores to cap off a competitive postseason performance.
BEAM
Iowa opened the meet on beam, earning a 49.100 to start the competition strong. Sophomore Eva Volpe led off with a 9.725, followed by senior Ilka Juk’s steady 9.825. Junior Haley Tyson added a solid 9.800 with a stuck landing, and Tran made a strong NCAA debut with a 9.850. Kenlin anchored the rotation with a near-perfect 9.900, tying for second place overall in the event.
FLOOR
The GymHawks carried their momentum into the second rotation, posting a 49.175 on floor. Hanna Castillo led the squad with a 9.875, while Volpe and Muñoz matched each other with 9.850's. Volpe’s score matched her season best. Tran and Tyson both contributed 9.800s, and freshman Sydney Turner matched her career-best with a 9.800. At the halfway mark, Iowa was in third place with a 98.275, trailing Cal and Alabama but ahead of North Carolina.
VAULT
Iowa moved to vault for the third rotation, scoring a 48.850. Junior Gianna Masella led off with a 9.750 to get things started for the GymHawks. Volpe followed with a 9.600, and junior Avery Chambers added a 9.700. Tran, Castillo, and Muñoz each posted 9.800s to close out the rotation strong.
BARS
The GymHawks closed out the meet on bars, recording a 48.875. Tran once again led the lineup with a 9.825, while Turner followed closely with a 9.800. Juk, Masella, and Muñoz all recorded 9.750s to round out the event.
Iowa Wraps Up Season at NCAA Regionals
The University of Iowa gymnastics team closed out its season at the NCAA Regionals on the campus of the University of Alabama finishing fourth in session I with a team score of 196.000.