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Huskies Win Three Routines in Beauty and The Beast Meet
NIU gymnastics team finishes second, crowns three individual champions
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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The Northern Illinois University gymnastics team finished in second place in the Beauty and the Beast Meet, while crowning three individual champions. Sophomore Kaitlyn Sallee tied for first place on floor and took third on vault, while junior Jenna White won on vault for the second consecutive meet. Three freshmen swept the bars competition for NIU.
Why it matters
The Beauty and the Beast Meet is an important annual competition for the NIU gymnastics team, as they look to build momentum and confidence heading into the postseason. The team's strong individual performances, including multiple event wins, demonstrate their depth and versatility.
The details
Competing against Southeast Missouri State and Wilberforce, NIU finished with a team score of 191.700, while SEMO took first place with 193.900 and Wilberforce rounded out the three with 180.775. Sophomore Kaitlyn Sallee placed in two routines, tying for first place on floor and taking third on vault. Junior Jenna White finished with a 9.825 on vault, taking first place for the second consecutive meet. Three freshmen - Brooke Riiff, Avery Poncin, and Megan Boykin - swept the bars competition for NIU.
- The Beauty and the Beast Meet took place on February 21, 2026.
The players
Kaitlyn Sallee
A sophomore gymnast at Northern Illinois University.
Jenna White
A junior gymnast at Northern Illinois University.
Brooke Riiff
A freshman gymnast at Northern Illinois University.
Avery Poncin
A freshman gymnast at Northern Illinois University.
Megan Boykin
A freshman gymnast at Northern Illinois University.
The takeaway
The NIU gymnastics team's strong individual performances, including multiple event wins, demonstrate their depth and versatility as they look to build momentum and confidence heading into the postseason.
