March 2, 2003

Chicago, Ill. - The balance beam once again shook the UIC women's gymnastics team on Sunday allowing #20 Iowa to knock off the Flames, 194.725-193.25 at the UIC Physical Education Building.

The beam was lethal to UIC's chances, as Iowa outscored the Flames 48.55-46.675. The Hawkeyes took the top-five places led by Alexis Maday's 9.775.

Newcomer Jackie Jaworowicz and veteran Atlin Mitchell tied for the floor title with scores of 9.875.

Alyson Cacciatore won the uneven bars competition with a tally of 9.85.

Mitchell also was crowned champion of the vault competition scoring a 9.85.

The Flames return to action on Sunday, March 9, when they host Illinois State at 1:00 p.m. at the UIC Physical Education Building.