Tiger gymnastics sets highest score of the season at Mizzou Quad

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Mizzou gymnastics picks up a trio of wins against Ball State, Illinois, and Air Force with a new high season high score of 197.550.

You can watch the post-meet press conference with head coach Shannon Welker, as well as a couple of his gymnasts, in the video player below.

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Coach Welker's group came out of the first rotation with a lead over all three of its opponents, after scoring a 49.325 on the vault. Sophomore Railey Jackson ended up with the team-best score on that opening rotation with a 9.925. Jackson finished first in the vault overall.

Mizzou carried that momentum into the next rotation, as well.

On the uneven bars, Hannah Horton led the way, scoring a team-best 9.925.

The Tigers' third rotation was the balance beam, where Amy Weir stole the show for Coach Welker's crew. She earned a career best 9.90, one of two Tigers to score a 9.9 or better on that event.

The fab floor finished out the meet, as Mizzou - once again - dominated on its strongest even. Five Tigers scored a 9.9 or better, led by Railey Jackson, Hannah Horton, and Elise Tisler, who all finished with a 9.925.

Up next - Mizzou will dive right back into SEC action with a matchup against No. 7 Arkansas on Sunday, March 1. First touch is set for 1 p.m. over at the Hearnes Center.