Iowa State Gymnastics Weekend Primer

Who: Iowa State at Lindenwood / Iowa State vs. Alaska-Anchorage

Where: Robert F. Hyland Arena, St. Charles, Mo. / Hilton Coliseum, Ames, Iowa

When: Fri., Feb. 17, 2023 – 7:00 p.m. / Sun., Feb. 19, 2023 – 2:00 p.m.

The Lead: After falling to Central Michigan on Sunday, the Iowa State Gymnastics team will look to rebound when it travels to Lindenwood on Friday. On Sunday, the Cyclones return to Hilton Coliseum to face the Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves. Friday's meet is set to begin at 7 p.m. while Sunday's meet is scheduled for 2 p.m.

Storylines

· Iowa State is 8-1 against Lindenwood all-time, scoring 196.000 or higher in the last four matchups against the Lions.

· The Cyclones won their lone matchup against the Seawolves back in 2012.

From the Notes

· Maddie Diab posted a season-high 9.950 on floor against Central Michigan. Sunday marked the senior's fourth score of 9.900 or higher this season.

· Laura Cooke vaulted for the first time in an Iowa State uniform against Central Michigan, scoring a 9.775. Cooke also led the Cyclones on bars with a 9.800, and put up a solid 9.850 on floor.

· Lauren Thomas scored a meet-high 9.800 on beam against the Chippewas. The Washington transfer won the Mari-Rae Sopper Award for her performance.

Switching Sides

· Lindenwood started off Midwest Independence Conference meets with a record of 4-2.

· This season, the Lions have had five gymnasts honored by the MIC's weekly awards.

· Alaska-Anchorage put up a season high 193.700 in a win against William & Mary on Feb. 5.

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Players Mentioned

Laura Cooke

Maddie Diab

Lauren Thomas

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