Temple University Athletics
WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS DEFEATS PENN IN SEASON OPENER
2.5.04 | Women's Gymnastics
Junior Alexis Zafferes and twin sisters junior Katie and sophomore Betsy Domenico dominated the vault competition. With her 9.825 personal-best finish, Zafferes remains unbeaten in dual meet action. Katie Domenico took second on vault with a 9.600 score, while sister Betsy scored a personal-best 9.575.
Senior Paige Ozaroski aided significantly to the Owl effort by tying Penn's Leah Moon for first on beam. Ozaroski's powerful, yet graceful routine earned her a 9.775 first-place finish on the apparatus. Ozaroski also placed second on bars (9.625) behind junior Erin Davis, who won the event with a 9.650 score.
The Quakers managed one first-place finish in the meet on floor exercise. Sophomore Laura Duros won the event with the meet's highest score, a 9.900. Sophomore Emily Petkun picked-up a second-place finish on floor exercise (9.775), while junior Leah Moon took second on beam with a 9.775.
With the win over Penn, the Temple improves its overall record to 7-4. The Owls, 2-0, against the Quakers this season will meet them this week for the final competition. Temple travels across town on Sunday, February 8 to compete in a quad meet hosted by Penn. Ursinus and West Chester will also be in attendance.
