Temple University Athletics
Friday, February 1
Pittsburgh, Pa.
7:00 p.m.
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Gymnastics Set to Face Pitt and UNC Friday
1.31.19 | Women's Gymnastics
PHILADELPHIA— Temple women's gymnastics will travel to Pittsburgh to take on Pitt and North Carolina on Friday, Feb. 1. The competition is set for 7 p.m. at the Fitzgerald Field House.
The Owls
>The Owls are led by head coach Josh Nilson, who is in his first season leading the Cherry and White.
> The squad is captained by senior India Anderson, junior Daisy Todd and sophomore Delaney Garin.
> Last time out, Temple hosted Ithaca, Penn and Ursinus Sunday for its home opener Pink Meet. The Owls had a dominant performance, posting the highest team score on all four events, sweeping the podium on vault and bars and going one-two on beam and floor. Temple won the meet with a 194.150. Penn took second with a 190.100, Ithaca was third with a 185.750 and Ursinus finished fourth with a 174.175.
> Temple had its strongest showing on beam in its home opener. The Owls posted a season-high 48.750 in the event. Garin and Ariana Castrence both had stellar performances, each scoring a 9.75. Jazmyn Estrella and Monica Servidio went one-two in the event. Estrella earned second place with a career-best 9.8. Servidio earned her second event title of the meet, tying her career-best with a 9.825.
> Anderson was named ECAC Specialist of the Week for her outstanding performance on Sunday. The Allendale, S.C. native's performance on floor earned her a career-best 9.9. She took first place in the event and posted the highest score of the afternoon. Anderson is a two-time recipient of this accolade.
Scouting Pitt
> Pitt is led by Samantha Snider, who is in her second season at the helm of the program.
> Last time out, Pitt hosted EAGL foe George Washington. The Panthers defeated the Colonials, 195.175-194.625.
> The team posted a 48.9 on vault, 48.55 on bars, 48.8 on beam and 48.925 on floor. Pitt's team scores on bars, beam and floor were season highs.
> The Panthers lead the all-time series against the Owls, 17-10. The squads last met earlier this season at the Jan. 18 UNH quad meet. Pitt edged out Temple, 193.725-191.950.
Scouting North Carolina
> North Carolina is led by head coach Derek Galvin, who has led the Tar Heels for 38 seasons.
> Carolina last competed on Jan.25 against cross-town rival NC State. The Tar Heels fell to the Wolfpack, 195.2-194.650.
> The squad scored a 49.125 on vault, a 48.875 on bars, a 47.7 on beam and a 48.95 on floor. Carolina's vault and bars scores were its highest of the season.
> The Tar Heels hold the advantage in the series against the Owls, 22-3. The teams last met in 2018 in Chapel Hill. Carolina came out on top, 195.3-194.375.
The Owls
>The Owls are led by head coach Josh Nilson, who is in his first season leading the Cherry and White.
> The squad is captained by senior India Anderson, junior Daisy Todd and sophomore Delaney Garin.
> Last time out, Temple hosted Ithaca, Penn and Ursinus Sunday for its home opener Pink Meet. The Owls had a dominant performance, posting the highest team score on all four events, sweeping the podium on vault and bars and going one-two on beam and floor. Temple won the meet with a 194.150. Penn took second with a 190.100, Ithaca was third with a 185.750 and Ursinus finished fourth with a 174.175.
> Temple had its strongest showing on beam in its home opener. The Owls posted a season-high 48.750 in the event. Garin and Ariana Castrence both had stellar performances, each scoring a 9.75. Jazmyn Estrella and Monica Servidio went one-two in the event. Estrella earned second place with a career-best 9.8. Servidio earned her second event title of the meet, tying her career-best with a 9.825.
> Anderson was named ECAC Specialist of the Week for her outstanding performance on Sunday. The Allendale, S.C. native's performance on floor earned her a career-best 9.9. She took first place in the event and posted the highest score of the afternoon. Anderson is a two-time recipient of this accolade.
Scouting Pitt
> Pitt is led by Samantha Snider, who is in her second season at the helm of the program.
> Last time out, Pitt hosted EAGL foe George Washington. The Panthers defeated the Colonials, 195.175-194.625.
> The team posted a 48.9 on vault, 48.55 on bars, 48.8 on beam and 48.925 on floor. Pitt's team scores on bars, beam and floor were season highs.
> The Panthers lead the all-time series against the Owls, 17-10. The squads last met earlier this season at the Jan. 18 UNH quad meet. Pitt edged out Temple, 193.725-191.950.
Scouting North Carolina
> North Carolina is led by head coach Derek Galvin, who has led the Tar Heels for 38 seasons.
> Carolina last competed on Jan.25 against cross-town rival NC State. The Tar Heels fell to the Wolfpack, 195.2-194.650.
> The squad scored a 49.125 on vault, a 48.875 on bars, a 47.7 on beam and a 48.95 on floor. Carolina's vault and bars scores were its highest of the season.
> The Tar Heels hold the advantage in the series against the Owls, 22-3. The teams last met in 2018 in Chapel Hill. Carolina came out on top, 195.3-194.375.
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