Jan. 31, 2003

Complete Results

ATHENS, Ga. - The University of Maryland women's gymnastics team lost to No. 3 ranked Georgia, 196.425-191.425, at the Stegeman Coliseum. Terp junior Sarah Hoenig tied for first place on the balance beam with a score of 9.800. Freshman Rachel Martinez finished fourth in the all-around competition with a 38.475. Martinez, the No. 33 gymnast in the nation in the all-around, also posted a high 9.825 on the floor portion of the meet.

The Bulldogs controlled the vault, led by Ashley Miller's 9.975. Martinez found success on the vault, notching a team-high 9.750. The bars proved challenging for Maryland as well. However, consistent performances were delivered by freshman Kristi Skowronski and sophomore Mandy Pascual. They posted a 9.800 and a 9.725, respectively. The 9.725 is Pascual's season high in 2003.

The Terps sized up well against the Bulldogs on the balance beam. Led behind Hoenig's 9.800, Terps Alexandria Gatch and Catherine Gardner also helped boost the team total with a 9.725 and a 9.650, respectively. As a team, Maryland is ranked No. 35 nationally on the beam.

Maryland, ranked No. 26 on the floor, scored the highest on this portion of the evening. Accumulating a team total of 48.400, Martinez led the Terps with a team-high of 9.825. Junior co-captain Katherine Schroeder posted a 9.700, while Skowronski dropped in a 9.650. Georgia's Chelsa Byrd earned a meet-high 9.975 on the floor. Byrd finished first in the all-around with a 39.500.

Terps return to the Comcast Center for a heart-warming homecoming, hosting West Virginia on Feb. 14, at 7 p.m. Admission to the meet is free.