Temple University Athletics
Men's Gymnastics Upset by Navy 343.95-339.35
3.16.08 | Men's Gymnastics
March 16, 2008
Annapolis, Md - ECAC rival Navy posted a season high 343.95 to upset the Temple men's gymnastics team 343.95-339.35 on Saturday afternoon. The 13th-ranked Midshipmen improved to 9-6 on the year, while the 12th-ranked Owls saw their record dip to 10-4.
Senior Luke Vexler took home first place in the all-around with a score of 86.500 and in the rings with a score of 14.900. Senior Sterling Kramer also registered a first place finish, placing first on the high bar with a score of 14.900.
Still, is wasn't enough to overcome the Midshipmen on the road. Navy dominated on the pommel horse (56.55-52.20), high bar (57.75-57.45) and the vault (60.05-59.30) for the victory.
The Owls are back in action next Friday when they travel to Williamsburg to take on William and Mary. Action is slated to begin at 7:00 p.m.
