Saturday, February 22
Champaign, IL
11:00 a.m.
University of Washington
at
Illinois
Huskies Earn Event Titles, Finish Second in Illinois Tri-Meet
February 22, 2025 | Gymnastics
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The GymDawgs finished second in Saturday afternoon's tri-meet against No. 21 Illinois and Illinois State.
Washington opened on bars with standout performances from Mary McDonough and Taylor Russon. McDonough scored a 9.850 to set the tone, while Russon followed with an impressive 9.900 to earn a share of the bar title.
On beam, Olivia Oppegard led the GymDawgs with a 9.850, matching her career high. Kristin Lin also delivered a strong routine, earning a personal-best 9.750.
In rotation three, the Huskies took to the floor, where McDonough and Emily Innes each posted a 9.925, earning a share of the floor title. McDonough's score marked a new career high, while Innes matched her season best.
Washington closed out the meet on vault. Caitlin McWilliams posted a season-best 9.750, followed by Emily Innes, who tied her season best with a 9.900. Mary McDonough anchored the rotation with a 9.800.
TOP RESULTS BY EVENT
Vault (48.675)
Up Next
The GymDawgs head to Iowa for the Big Four Championships, facing Iowa, Michigan State, and Penn State on Mar. 2 at 4:00 p.m. PT.
For more information on Washington gymnastics, follow @UWgymnastics on Instagram, X, and TikTok.
Washington opened on bars with standout performances from Mary McDonough and Taylor Russon. McDonough scored a 9.850 to set the tone, while Russon followed with an impressive 9.900 to earn a share of the bar title.
Taylor Russon anchors the Huskies on bars with a 9.9 ?? #B1GWGym x @UWGymnastics pic.twitter.com/sKOU9hFxm7
— Big Ten Gymnastics (@B1GGymnastics) February 22, 2025
On beam, Olivia Oppegard led the GymDawgs with a 9.850, matching her career high. Kristin Lin also delivered a strong routine, earning a personal-best 9.750.
In rotation three, the Huskies took to the floor, where McDonough and Emily Innes each posted a 9.925, earning a share of the floor title. McDonough's score marked a new career high, while Innes matched her season best.
Just a glimmer of Mary's CAREER-BEST 9.925 ??
— Washington Gymnastics (@UWGymnastics) February 22, 2025
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Washington closed out the meet on vault. Caitlin McWilliams posted a season-best 9.750, followed by Emily Innes, who tied her season best with a 9.900. Mary McDonough anchored the rotation with a 9.800.
TOP RESULTS BY EVENT
Vault (48.675)
- Emily Innes, Mary McDonough – 9.800
- Caitlin McWilliams – 9.750
- Lex Mouyenga – 9.675
- Taylor Russon – 9.900
- Mary McDonough – 9.850
- Kristin Lin – 9.675
- Olivia Oppegard – 9.850
- Kristin Lin – 9.750
- Emily Innes – 9.700
- Mary McDonough, Emily Innes – 9.925
- Caitlin McWilliams – 9.825
- Taylor Russon, Kira Bolden – 9.750
Up Next
The GymDawgs head to Iowa for the Big Four Championships, facing Iowa, Michigan State, and Penn State on Mar. 2 at 4:00 p.m. PT.
For more information on Washington gymnastics, follow @UWgymnastics on Instagram, X, and TikTok.
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