Feb. 11, 2005
COLLEGE PARK, Md. -
Maryland Gymnastics looks to improve to 7-7 as they face Rutgers, Temple and SUNY Brockport tonight at 7p.m. at the Comcast Pavilion.
The Terps beat Towson, 193.525 - 191.425 in their only other home meet this season.
Tracking the Terrapins
Maui Invitational Quad Meet: Jan. 7
The 2005 Maryland gymnastics squad scored its highest opening meet total in program history (193.975).
Seniors Mandy Pascual and Leah Brill scored a 9.825 on uneven bars, finishing third overall and leading the Terps to victory on that event.
Redshirt sophomore Rachel Colon was outstanding on balance beam, scoring a 9.875 and finishing second to the defending National Champion.
Junior Rachel Martinez scored a 9.850 to lead Maryland to second place on floor exercise. Senior Leah Brill and redshirt sophomore Ginny Scott scored a 9.80 to help the Terps to a strong performance on floor.
Quad Meet at Ohio State: Jan. 15
After a strong performance at the Maui Invite, the Terps entered the Jan. 15th meet ranked number 15 in the GymInfo poll.
Freshmen Lindsey Bonomo (9.80) and Gretchen Kittelberger (9.775) led the squad to an improved team score on vault (48.700).
Rachel Martinez finishes third on floor exercise (9.775) and fourth in the all-around (37.925).
Dual Meet vs. Towson: Jan. 22
Rachel Martinez finished first in all-around (38.90) and first on floor (9.825).
Alex Gatch notched a team-high 9.80 on balance beam.
Terps took all four events to win meet, 193.525-191.425
Dual Meet at Penn State: Jan. 29
Rachel Martinez and Rachel Colon scored a 9.80 to lead the Terps on uneven bars.
Martinez finished third in all-around (38.125).
Ginny Scott scored a team-high 9.825 on floor exercise.
Governor's Cup at North Carolina: Feb. 5
Martinez finished third with highest all-around on season (39.025).
Martinez led the squad on vault, bars and beam.
Maryland took first on beam in the quad meet (47.875).
EAGL Honors
Rachel Colon was named EAGL Specialist of the Week (Jan. 11) for her performance at the Maui Invitational. Colon's scored a 9.875 on beam and helped the Terps win the uneven bars, with a 9.80.
Lindsey Bonomo was named EAGL Rookie of the Week (Jan.20) for her performance on vault at Maryland's quad meet at Ohio State. Bonomo's 9.80 score was a team-best in that event.
Freshman Gretchen Kittelberger was named EAGL Rookie of the Week (Feb.1) for her performance against Penn State. Kittelberger tied for a team-high 9.70 on vault, notched a 9.775 on floor exercise and added a 9.65 on uneven bars.
The team will sign posters immediately following the meet tonight.
