Jan. 14, 2005
COLLEGE PARK, MD. -
The Terps head to Ohio State for the second meet of the 2005 season. After coming in second to a tough Arizona State team (ranked #5 this week) at the Maui Invitational, the team faces another challenge in #3 Michigan.
Maryland's score at the Maui Invitational (193.975) is it's highest opening meet total to date. Senior Leah Brill, Junior Rachel Martinez and Redshirt sophomore Rachel Colon had strong performances to lead the Terps. Colon was named EAGL Specialist of the Week for her second place finish on beam (9.875) and her performance on bars (9.800). Brill had a 9.800 or higher in the three events in which she competed. Martinez finished fourth in the all-around with a 38.725.
Looking at the Competition:
#3 Michigan Wolverines
Six All-Americans returning
2004 Big Ten Champions
Elise Ray, senior
Columbia, Maryland native
2004 National Champion on uneven bars
2004 All-American on uneven bars, vault & all-around
Captain of 2000 U.S. Olympic Team
#19 Minnesota Golden Gophers
Seven letterwinners returning
Finished fourth in Big Ten
Carolyn Yernberg, junior
Co-Big Ten Gymnast of the Week
Won floor (9.975) in loss against Arkansas
Tied for first on vault (9.80) in loss vs. Arkansas
Ohio State Buckeyes
Beat the Terps last season, 193.775-192.825
First meet of 2005 season
Ten letterwinners returning
Elizabeth Meaney, senior
2004 First Team All-Big Ten
Finished eighth in all-around at 2004 NCAA Regionals
Averaged 9.850 on floor exercise & 9.900 on vault in 2004
