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Huskies Set Season-High On Floor Against Central Michigan
Northern Illinois University gymnastics team posts best floor routine of the season
Published on Feb. 28, 2026
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The Northern Illinois University gymnastics team closed its home schedule with a team score of 49.050 on floor, the highest team score in a regular season meet since 2024. The Huskies hosted Central Michigan on Friday night, dropping the meet 195.250-192.800. NIU posted its best floor routine of the season, with all six gymnasts scoring a 9.725 or higher, led by freshman Nickle with a 9.875 to take first place.
Why it matters
The strong floor performance by the Huskies is an encouraging sign as they look to build momentum heading into the postseason. Despite the overall loss, the team's ability to set a season-high on floor shows their potential and competitiveness against a tough opponent like Central Michigan.
The details
Sophomore Brooks tied for second on floor with a 9.825, while also pacing the Huskies on beam with a 9.750 and finishing third. Junior Sallee placed on vault for the sixth time this season, taking third place with a 9.800. Freshman Nickle opened the second rotation with a 9.700 on bars, the highest score from the Huskies on the night. Junior Ross posted a 9.700 on beam and now has a 9.700 or higher in back-to-back meets. Brooks capped the night with a 9.875 on floor, setting a new career mark and tying Nickle for the highest score on floor for NIU this season.
- The Huskies hosted Central Michigan on Friday night, February 27, 2026.
The players
Nickle
A freshman gymnast from Kokomo, Indiana who attends Eastern High School.
Brooks
A sophomore gymnast from Indianapolis, Indiana who attends Bishop Chatard High School.
Sallee
A junior gymnast from Versailles, Kentucky who attends Woodford County High School.
Ross
A junior gymnast from Cary, North Carolina who attends Green Level High School.
White
A senior gymnast from Frankfort, Illinois who attends Lincoln-Way East High School.
The takeaway
The Huskies' strong floor performance, led by career-high scores from Nickle and Brooks, demonstrates the team's potential and competitiveness as they look to build momentum heading into the postseason.
