Women defeat UIC

Nicole Cowart competes in the bars portion of a match against University of Illinois-Chicago, Saturday March 17, 2007 at Huff Hall. Cowart received a score of 9.225 on the bars, helping the Illini defeat UIC 195.625 to 193.975. Beck Diefenbach

Beck Diefenbach

Nicole Cowart competes in the bars portion of a match against University of Illinois-Chicago, Saturday March 17, 2007 at Huff Hall. Cowart received a score of 9.225 on the bars, helping the Illini defeat UIC 195.625 to 193.975. Beck Diefenbach

By Beck Diefenbach
March 16, 2007

The No. 19 Illini women’s gymnastics team beat University of Illinois-Chicago 195.625-193.975, Saturday afternoon in Huff Hall. Marijka Botterman lead the event with a total score of 39.025. Nicole Cowart won two of the events, including the vault and the floor competitions.

The Illini will next compete in the State of Illinois Classic in Dekalb, Ill., on March 25.