Saturday, February 7
Seattle, Wash.
3:00 PM
University of Washington
vs
Illinois
Huskies Shine On Floor But Fall Just Short To No.34 Illinois
February 07, 2026 | Gymnastics
SEATTLE — Washington came up just short tonight, scoring a 194.400 in a narrow loss to No. 34 Illinois (194.475).
The GymDawgs opened the meet on vault, posting a 48.850. Mary McDonough led the way with a 9.825, matching her season-high and earning co-champ. Kira Bolden and Lilly Tubbs followed closely with matching 9.775s to tie for second overall, while Jessica Schaffer added a 9.750.
Washington moved to bars for the second rotation, recording a 47.250. Tubbs led the Huskies with a 9.850, highlighted by a stunning dismount and earning a second-place finish. Deiah Moody followed with a 9.825 to place third, while Olivia Oppegard posted a 9.775 to tie for fourth overall.
The Huskies found their rhythm on beam, earning a 49.025. Kristin Lin and Tubbs led the rotation with strong performances, each scoring a 9.825 to tie for second overall. Lana Navarro and Chelsea Hallinan followed with matching 9.800s to tie for fourth. Hallinan once again brought the energy with a memorable celebration, this time paying tribute to the Seahawks ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl match up. Moody rounded out the lineup with a 9.775.
Washington closed the night on its strongest rotation, floor, scoring a 49.275. This makes this the Huskies' third consecutive meet reaching that mark on the event. Caitlin McWilliams led the rotation with a career-high 9.925 to claim the floor event title. Bolden and Hallinan each posted career-high 9.850s, while Lin also matched that score, with all three tying for second overall. Schaffer rounded out the lineup with a 9.800.
Lin finished the night with a 38.500 in the all-around.
TOP RESULTS BY EVENT
Vault (48.850)
Up Next
Washington travels to Columbus, Ohio, to face No. 19 Ohio State on Feb. 14 at 1:00 p.m. PST. The GymDawgs then return home to host No. 17 Minnesota on Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. PST at Alaska Airlines Arena.
For more information on Washington gymnastics, follow @UWgymnastics on Instagram, X, and TikTok.
The GymDawgs opened the meet on vault, posting a 48.850. Mary McDonough led the way with a 9.825, matching her season-high and earning co-champ. Kira Bolden and Lilly Tubbs followed closely with matching 9.775s to tie for second overall, while Jessica Schaffer added a 9.750.
Washington moved to bars for the second rotation, recording a 47.250. Tubbs led the Huskies with a 9.850, highlighted by a stunning dismount and earning a second-place finish. Deiah Moody followed with a 9.825 to place third, while Olivia Oppegard posted a 9.775 to tie for fourth overall.
The Huskies found their rhythm on beam, earning a 49.025. Kristin Lin and Tubbs led the rotation with strong performances, each scoring a 9.825 to tie for second overall. Lana Navarro and Chelsea Hallinan followed with matching 9.800s to tie for fourth. Hallinan once again brought the energy with a memorable celebration, this time paying tribute to the Seahawks ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl match up. Moody rounded out the lineup with a 9.775.
GO HAWKS celly from Hallinan ????
— Washington Gymnastics (@UWGymnastics) February 8, 2026
?? Make sure to tune in on B1G+!#MontlakeMentality x #PackToPeak pic.twitter.com/KpUpgEdwRX
Washington closed the night on its strongest rotation, floor, scoring a 49.275. This makes this the Huskies' third consecutive meet reaching that mark on the event. Caitlin McWilliams led the rotation with a career-high 9.925 to claim the floor event title. Bolden and Hallinan each posted career-high 9.850s, while Lin also matched that score, with all three tying for second overall. Schaffer rounded out the lineup with a 9.800.
Floors on fire tonight ?? Career-high for McWilliams!
— Washington Gymnastics (@UWGymnastics) February 8, 2026
?? Make sure to tune in on B1G+!#MontlakeMentality x #PackToPeak pic.twitter.com/27BiDXaeJy
Lin finished the night with a 38.500 in the all-around.
TOP RESULTS BY EVENT
Vault (48.850)
- Mary McDonough – 9.825
- Lilly Tubbs, Kira Bolden – 9.775
- Jessica Schaffer – 9.750
- Lilly Tubbs – 9.850
- Deiah Moody – 9.825
- Olivia Oppegard – 9.775
- Kristin Lin, Lilly Tubbs – 9.850
- Lana Navarro, Chelsea Hallinan – 9.800
- Deiah Moody – 9.775
- Caitlin McWilliams – 9.925
- Chelsea Hallinan, Kristin Lin, Kira Bolden – 9.850
- Jessica Schaffer – 9.800
Up Next
Washington travels to Columbus, Ohio, to face No. 19 Ohio State on Feb. 14 at 1:00 p.m. PST. The GymDawgs then return home to host No. 17 Minnesota on Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. PST at Alaska Airlines Arena.
For more information on Washington gymnastics, follow @UWgymnastics on Instagram, X, and TikTok.
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Floors on fire tonight 🔥 Career-high for McWilliams!
Sunday, February 08
GO HAWKS celly from Hallinan 💙💛
Sunday, February 08
Energy = unmatched
Sunday, February 08
Mary is attacking the runway 🔥
Saturday, February 07
