The Simpson College women’s gymnastics team launched its second season by traveling northeast to face Wis.-La Crosse in dual action.
The Storm accumulated a score of 178.725, while the hosts won the meet with a 188.950. Simpson’s highest event score of the night was a 46.575 on vault. Kaelyn Tally led the team with a 9.500, earning third place overall.
Freshman Abbie Lain was the meet’s only gymnast to compete in all four events. She recorded an all-around score of 35.675 fueled by a team-best 9.500 on beam. Emma Charles led the Storm on bars (8.875), while Emma Tolbert was the team leader on floor (9.450).
Simpson hosts Greenville for its home opener on Jan. 20 at 1 p.m.