Feb. 25, 2008

College Park, Md. - Maryland sophomore Brandi George (Orlando, Fla.) was named the East Atlantic Gymnastics League (EAGL) Gymnast of the Week after notching a career-high score of 39.275 in the all-around on February 24.

In addition to her all-around victory, George placed in the top three on all events in a dual meet at the University of New Hampshire. She earned a career-high and first place on vault with a 9.825 mark. On uneven bars, George matched her career-high 9.800 score for third place. Also, she scored a 9.825 on balance beam and floor exercise to reach her season-highs on both events.

This is the second time of the 2008 season that George has received this honor; she previously won on January 22.

The Terrapins travel to Chapel Hill, N.C. on Saturday to compete in the Tar Heel Invitational. Maryland will face University of North Carolina, University of New Hampshire and William & Mary. The meet is set for 1:00 p.m. at the Carmichael Auditorium.