Temple University Athletics
Sunday, January 26
Morgantown, W.V.
2 p.m.
Temple University
at
West Virginia
Photo by: Ken Inness/ZUMA Press
Gymnastics Travels to West Virginia Sunday
1.21.20 | Women's Gymnastics
PHILADELPHIA—The Cherry and White will continue their 2020 campaign on the road Sunday as they take on West Virginia and New Hampshire. The competition is set to begin at 2 p.m. and will be held at the WVU Coliseum.
The Owls
> The Owls are led by head coach Josh Nilson, who is in his second season leading the Cherry and White.
> Last time out, Temple competed at home in McGonigle Hall for the first time this season. In their Pink Meet on Saturday night, the Owls posted a 190.675 to defeat Cortland (187.500) and SCSU (185.075). Sophomore Ariana Castrence had an outstanding meet, as she broke the program's all-around record with a 39.275 and took first place in all four events.
> For the second week in a row, the Owls had their strongest showing on vault. The team was solid throughout the lineup, scoring a 48.1. Senior Jaylene Everett had a strong vault, scoring a 9.65 to tie for second place. Anchor Castrence dazzled with an outstanding vault. The sophomore posted a 9.8 to take first on the event.
> Castrence earned her second-straight ECAC Gymnast of the Week honor following her stellar performance in Temple's Pink Meet on Saturday night. The sophomore broke the program's all-around record with a 39.275 (9.8- vault, 9.8- bars, 9.825- beam, 9.85- floor) to take the meet's all-around title. She also won all four event titles to help propel the Cherry and White to victories over Cortland and SCSU. The Waldorf, Md. native is ranked No. 1 in the ECAC on vault, floor and all-around.
Scouting West Virginia
> Last time out, No. 28 West Virginia took on Iowa State on Friday, Jan. 17. The Mountaineers fell to the Cyclones, 195.800-194.500.
> The team posted a 48.275 on vault, 48.675 on bars, 48.725 on beam and 48.825 on floor.
> This will be the 34th meeting between Temple and West Virginia. The Mountaineers hold the advantage in the all-time series, 31-3.
Scouting New Hampshire
> UNH hosted Southern Utah on Saturday, Jan. 18, falling to 195.400-194.975 to the Thunderbirds.
> The squad scored a 48.750 on vault, 48.175 on bars, 48.925 on beam and 49.125 on floor.
> The Wildcats have the advantage in the all-time series against the Owls leading 20-1.
The Owls
> The Owls are led by head coach Josh Nilson, who is in his second season leading the Cherry and White.
> Last time out, Temple competed at home in McGonigle Hall for the first time this season. In their Pink Meet on Saturday night, the Owls posted a 190.675 to defeat Cortland (187.500) and SCSU (185.075). Sophomore Ariana Castrence had an outstanding meet, as she broke the program's all-around record with a 39.275 and took first place in all four events.
> For the second week in a row, the Owls had their strongest showing on vault. The team was solid throughout the lineup, scoring a 48.1. Senior Jaylene Everett had a strong vault, scoring a 9.65 to tie for second place. Anchor Castrence dazzled with an outstanding vault. The sophomore posted a 9.8 to take first on the event.
> Castrence earned her second-straight ECAC Gymnast of the Week honor following her stellar performance in Temple's Pink Meet on Saturday night. The sophomore broke the program's all-around record with a 39.275 (9.8- vault, 9.8- bars, 9.825- beam, 9.85- floor) to take the meet's all-around title. She also won all four event titles to help propel the Cherry and White to victories over Cortland and SCSU. The Waldorf, Md. native is ranked No. 1 in the ECAC on vault, floor and all-around.
Scouting West Virginia
> Last time out, No. 28 West Virginia took on Iowa State on Friday, Jan. 17. The Mountaineers fell to the Cyclones, 195.800-194.500.
> The team posted a 48.275 on vault, 48.675 on bars, 48.725 on beam and 48.825 on floor.
> This will be the 34th meeting between Temple and West Virginia. The Mountaineers hold the advantage in the all-time series, 31-3.
Scouting New Hampshire
> UNH hosted Southern Utah on Saturday, Jan. 18, falling to 195.400-194.975 to the Thunderbirds.
> The squad scored a 48.750 on vault, 48.175 on bars, 48.925 on beam and 49.125 on floor.
> The Wildcats have the advantage in the all-time series against the Owls leading 20-1.
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