EAST LANSING, MI – Maryland gymnastics posted its best finish and best score in Big Ten Championships history on Saturday at Jenison Field House. With a score of 196.775, Maryland recorded a high in its Big Ten history, bettering the mark of 196.450 in the 2022 Big Ten Championships. Maryland was in first place after the day session before finishing in fifth place overall, which was also the Terps' best finish ever -- bettered the sixth-place finish in 2022.  During the day session, Maryland competed against Illinois, Nebraska, Penn State, Iowa and Rutgers. Michigan State won the title with a 197.600. 

TERPS ON TOP‼️@TerpsGymnastics finishes first in session 1 of #B1GymChamps. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/KJqNf3DhxX

— Big Ten Gymnastics (@B1GGymnastics) March 23, 2024

Maryland's final rotation on the uneven bars cemented it as the winner of session one. Alexa Rothenbuescher and Rhea LeBlanc rounded out the lineup and each scored 9.900. Maryland's team score of 49.300 tied Nebraska for the highest of the afternoon. Rothenbuescher and LeBlanc were also in a three-way tie for the highest score of an individual competitor.  

The Terps set the bar high at #B1GymChamps session 1. 🤩 pic.twitter.com/0KCmt3CYva

— Big Ten Gymnastics (@B1GGymnastics) March 23, 2024

The Terps began their first rotation on the balance beam and got off to an exceptional start. They scored 49.025 as a team, led by Madeline Komoroski's 9.875 score. Her score was tied for first amongst all competitors. Freshman Natalie Martin also posted a 9.850 to contribute to a consistently solid session. 

So so elegant Maddie 😍 pic.twitter.com/PPh2s0QOK5

— Maryland Gymnastics (@TerpsGymnastics) March 23, 2024

On floor exercise, the Terps turned in another impressive performance. Rothenbuescher scored a 9.900 with her dazzling routine. It was her 10th time this season reaching that mark or higher. Five Terps scored 9.825 or higher to reach a 49.300 team score. 

Bringing the 🐢's power to floor.

Alexa Rothenbuescher gets a solid 9.900 for @TerpsGymnastics. #B1GymChamps pic.twitter.com/0iGmcMaAWN

— Big Ten Gymnastics (@B1GGymnastics) March 23, 2024

The trend continued on vault and kept the Terrapins in the running for the highest session score. Taylor Rech and Martin led the Terps as each scored 9.850. 

Natalie finishing the vault rotation B1G! 😆 pic.twitter.com/fdLyUvMkqO

— Maryland Gymnastics (@TerpsGymnastics) March 23, 2024

The Scores 

Beam

ROCK SOLID VICTORIA 🔥 pic.twitter.com/hJaY6VsGno

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Emma Silberman, 9.725
Layla Hammer, 9.750
Natalie Martin, 9.850 
Victoria Gatzendorfer, 9.825
Madeline Komoroski, 9.875
Josephine Kogler, 9.725
Team Score: 49.025

Floor

Marvelous Maddie 🤩 pic.twitter.com/IwmntP44qY

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Taylor Rech, 9.825
Tayler Osterhout, 9.775
Rhea LeBlanc, 9.850
Madeline Komoroski, 9.875
Alexa Rothenbuescher, 9.900
Natalie Martin, 9.850
Team Score: 49.300

Vault

LET'S GO TAYLOR!!! 👏🔥 pic.twitter.com/FFPLV9x1RG

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Olivia Weir, 9.800
Taylor Rech, 9.850
Josephine Kogler, 9.825
Emma Silberman, 9.825
Alexa Rothenbuescher, 9.800
Natalie Martin, 9.850
Team Score: 49.150

Bars

Rhea is ridiculous. 🤩

Rhea LeBlanc secures a 9.900 on bars for @TerpsGymnastics.#B1GymChamps pic.twitter.com/GhNqzBuTQI

— Big Ten Gymnastics (@B1GGymnastics) March 23, 2024

Victoria Gatzendorfer: 9.875
Tasha Brozowski: 9.800
Sierra Kondo: 9.800 
Emma Silberman: 9775
Alexa Rothenbuescher: 9.900 
Rhea LeBlanc: 9.900
Team Score: 49.300

Up Next

• The Terps will compete in the NCAA Regionals on April 3. The event time and further information will be announced at a later date. Stay tuned for updates @TerpsGymnastics on Twitter and UMTerps.com.