Hooper Named WIAC Specialist of the Week

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009

Madison, Wis. – UW-La Crosse junior Gabi Hooper of New Brighton, Minn. (Totino-Grace) has been selected the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Gymnastics Specialist of the Week, the conference office announced Tuesday. She also earned the honor Jan. 20.

Hooper won the vault at NCAA Division I Illinois State University Feb. 22 with a school record mark of 9.900. She also placed fifth on the floor exercise with a score of 9.750. Her score on the vault is the highest in the WIAC this season.

UW-L returns to action Tuesday, Feb. 24 at Winona State University (Minn.) at 6:30 p.m.