HOW IT HAPPENED (VS DRURY)
Quincy, Ill. – March 21 – Lewis University STUNT opened the day with a 23-18 loss to Drury University. Drury gained early control by winning three of the four routines in the first quarter to take a 6-3 lead. Lewis picked up points in jumps and tumbling to stay within reach but was forced to play from behind.
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The Panthers continued to hold the advantage in the second quarter, extending the margin to 10-6 at halftime. Lewis remained competitive and earned key points in partner stunts and pyramids, but Drury's steady execution helped maintain the separation.
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Lewis made a push in the third quarter and began to close the gap. The Flyers won multiple routines and cut the deficit to 15-12 heading into the fourth quarter. Both teams traded points late in the meet, but Drury was able to finish strong and hold on for the 23-18 victory.
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HOW IT HAPPENED (VS MARYVILLE)
Quincy, Ill. – March 21 – Lewis fell 26-19 to Maryville University in its second meet of the day. Maryville set the tone early by winning three routines in the opening quarter to take a 5-1 lead.
The Saints continued to build momentum in the second quarter, pushing the advantage to 11-4 at halftime. Lewis battled throughout the first half and found success in several routines but was unable to string together enough points to significantly cut into the deficit.
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The Flyers responded with a strong third quarter, winning three routines to narrow the gap to 14-10 entering the final frame. Lewis stayed competitive down the stretch, but Maryville capitalized on key routines in the fourth quarter to pull away and secure the 26-19 win.
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HOW IT HAPPENED (VS SW BAPTIST)
Quincy, Ill. – March 22 – Lewis University STUNT closed competition with a 10-0 shutout victory over Southwest Baptist University. The Flyers started strong by earning points in both routines of the first quarter to take an early 2-0 lead.
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Lewis continued its consistent performance in the second quarter, adding two more points to extend the advantage to 4-0 at halftime. The Flyers maintained control in the third quarter, increasing the lead to 6-0 while limiting Southwest Baptist's scoring opportunities.
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Lewis finished the meet with a solid fourth quarter, earning four additional points to complete the shutout. The Flyers controlled the meet from start to finish and ended the weekend with a strong overall performance.
UP NEXT
The Flyers will prepare for the GLVC Championships which are set to be held from April 3-4.