Senior Angelica Labat and freshman Ally Lau received yearly honors at the Midwest Independent Conference championship banquet, with Labat named co-Gymnast of the Year and Lau designated as co-Newcomer of the Year. Labat, a standout all-around gymnast, continues to break records and is a favorite to win the all-around crown for the third time in her career. Meanwhile, Lau, known for her consistency on the beam, has significantly contributed to the team's performance. The Redbirds will vie for the conference championship, aiming to secure their second-straight title at the 2024 Midwest Independent Conference Championship.

By the Numbers
  • Labat's top NQS score in the conference: 39.230
  • Lau's NQS on beam: 9.830
State of Play
  • Illinois State aiming for the conference championship for the second-straight year
  • Competition against Centenary, Lindenwood, SEMO, and Texas Woman's
  • Meet to be streamed live on ESPN+ at 5 p.m. CT
Bottom Line

Labat and Lau's recognition underscores their exceptional contributions to the team, with Illinois State gearing up to compete for the conference championship.