The Ball State University gymnastics team came from behind Sunday afternoon to defeat Illinois State University and Texas Woman's University at Worthen Arena.
Going into the final rotation, Ball State trailed Illinois State by 0.025. But six scores above 9.6, including career highs by freshman Emily Wehrle and sophomore Ellie Carrico, propelled the Cardinals to victory.
Ball State finished with a 192.075 to beat Illinois State's 191.4 and Texas Woman's 191.2.
The Cardinals were led by sophomore Brittney Emmons, who scored a 9.825 to win the floor exercise and a 9.75 to tie for first on the vault.
Sophomore Rashonda Cannie, of Texas Woman's (3-6), took the all-around with a 38.65, outlasting Illinois State junior Erica Schick (38.55) and Emmons (38.5).
Illinois State's (8-3) top scorer was sophomore Melissa Mann. She won the balance beam with a 9.75.
With the win, Ball State improves to 5-6 on the season. The five wins make up the most in a season during coach Nadalie Walsh's three-year tenure.
The Cardinals will have their third-straight home meet next Sunday at 1 p.m. Ball State will host Kent State University, the preseason Mid-American Conference favorites.
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