March 15, 2002

Chicago, Ill. - Sixth-ranked Iowa invaded the University of Illinois at Chicago Physical Education Building on Friday night and came away with a 210-.95-206.9 win over the host Flames, No.16 in the nation.

For UIC, its 206.9 marked a season-best effort and it came on a fitting evening: Senior Night.

For two of UIC's finest, Anthony Cirullo and Matthew Soucie, Friday marked the finale of their career home ledger and they went out in style.

Cirullo's top finish came on vault, as he grabbed fourth with a vault of 9.0. Cirullo added a fifth-place effort on floor (8.8) as well.

An injury-riddled Soucie came alive in his last appearance in front of the home fans, taking a pair of fifth-place finishes on pommels (8.45) and parallel bars (8.45).

Freshman Neil Faustino has had the luxury of growing through his first season with Cirullo and Soucie at the reigns, and he made their last night count, winning the all-around competition, as well as the vault (9.35).

The Flames will hit the road for the remainder of the season, with their next stop being Annapolis, Maryland and the Midshipmen of Navy on Sunday, Mar. 17. ECAC foes Temple and William & Mary will also compete at Navy on St. Patrick's Day.