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Central Michigan edges NIU gymnastics

By Matt Hopkinson | February 26, 2012

While NIU gymnastics highlighted its seniors, Central Michigan stole the show Saturday.The Chippewas defeated NIU 194.950-193.925 at the Convocation Center Sunday. NIU posted its second-highest score this season against CMU.Central Michigan (11-3, 5-0...

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Gymnastics posts second highest point total in loss to Kent State

By Matt Hopkinson | February 19, 2012

NIU gymnastics posted the second-highest point total of its season, but it wasn't enough as they lost to Kent State..The Huskies' (3-4, 2-2 MAC) score of 193.625 wouldn't be enough to edge Kent State's score of 195.525. This match also marked the second...

Huskies make the awe-inspiring routine

By Matt Hopkinson | January 25, 2012

Although all athletes make it look easy, gymnasts use hard work and sacrifice to create an aesthetically pleasing spectacle. "Gymnastics is an art, and a lot of us become perfectionists," said NIU senior gymnast Tanya Rachan. "We not only have to be strong,...