Temple University Athletics
Women's Gymnastics Takes First at SCSU Tri-Meet
2.28.09 | Women's Gymnastics
Feb. 28, 2009
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Natasha Crawford captured first on bars (9.700) and all-around (38.35), while reigning ECAC Gymnast of the Week Katie Canning finished first on vault (9.700)as the Temple women's gymnastics team took first place at the Southern Connecticut State Tri-meet on Saturday afternoon.
The Owls had a rough start on the balance beam, having four of the six girls fall. Canning hit a strong set for a tie for first place with a 9.675. Crawford hit one of the best routines this season but was short changed by the judges and placed third with a 9.525.
The Cherry and White moved onto floor with hopes of improving but shortly showed that would not be the case. Three of the six floor competitors took a fall, putting the Owls at a larger deficit. Freshman Corrine Williams was able to pull out a second place finish to score a 9.75.
Vault showed improvement for the owls, having every competitor hit their vaults. Canning stuck her vault to earn her a 9.7 and a first place finish. Teammates Kaitlyn Watson and Crawford followed right behind with a second and third place finish.
Finishing out the meet on the uneven bars, the Owls truleyshowed their fight. The senior duo, Crawford an Nikki Berrian, swung their way to a first and second place finish. The rest of the bar team was right behind in the standings.
This is the first meet that senior co-captain Crawford was able to pull ahead of her younger teammate, Canning, for a first place finish in the all-around. Canning took second and Justine Beasley(SCSU) followed in third.
The Owls will travel toMaryland this coming Friday to take on the Terapins and North Carolina in a tri-meet.
Final Scores
Temple 188.675
SCSU 187.825
Springfield 181.775
Floor
1. DiPinto SCSU 9.775
2. Williams Temple 9.75
3. Darst SCSU 9.7
4. Basley SCSU 9.65
4. Canning Temple 9.65
Beam
1. DiPinto SCSU 9.675
1. Canning Temple 9.675
3. Crawford Temple 9.525
4. Laecca SCSU 9.475
5. Kiback SCSU 9.4
Bars
1. Crawford Temple 9.7
2. Berrian Temple 9.625
3. Darst SCSU 9.6
4. Basley SCSU 9.575
4. Viens Temple 9.575
Vault
1. Canning Temple 9.7
2. Watson Temple 9.625
3. DiPinto SCSU 9.575
3. Crawford Temple 9.575
5. Williams Springfield 9.475
All-Around
1. Crawford Temple 38.350
2. Canning Temple 38.200
3. Basley SCSU 37.65
