Otahkian gymnasts fall on the road

CHICAGO -- Southeast Missouri State University's women's gymnastics team suffered just its second loss of the season as host Illinois-Chicago cruised to a 194-325-191.700 victory Saturday night.

The Otahkians (5-2) won only the balance beam event with a score of 48.400. Senior Ashley Godwin tied for first in that event with a 9.800 score.

Junior Katie Bloom won the uneven bars with a 9.800. That score matches her career high.

In the all-around, Godwin finished second and sophomore Tara Boldt finished third with scores of 38.950 and 38.850, respectively. Bloom had a 38.250.

Southeast has lost to UIC in every meeting since 2001. Last season the Flames got past the Otahkians in both dual meets, as well as at the Midwest Independent Championships, which the Flames won.

The Otahkians return to action Wednesday night at Illinois State. Their next home meet is Saturday night against Centenary at Houck Field House.