Temple University Athletics
Thursday, January 9
Urbana-Champaign, Ill.
8 p.m.
Temple University
192.550
at
195.575
Illinois
Photo by: Zamani Feelings
Gymnastics Opens 2020 Slate against Illinois and Lindenwood
1.9.20 | Women's Gymnastics
CHAMPAIGN, Ill.—Temple gymnastics opened its 2020 slate against Illinois and Lindenwood on Thursday night, recording a 192.55 in its season debut. Sophomore Ariana Castrence won the vault title took second place in the all-around competition. Illinois came out on top with a 194.675 and Lindenwood took second with a 192.675.
Bars
> The Cherry and White opened the meet on bars, where they tallied a 48.5.
> Junior Jordyn Oster kicked off the event for Temple, competing on bars for the first time in her collegiate career. Continuing the momentum, freshman Madison Brooks made her Cherry and White debut in high fashion, as she scored a 9.775 for her stellar routine.
> Juniors Delaney Garin and Tori Edwards were strong in the middle of the lineup, scoring 9.65 and 9.7, respectively. Sophomore Ariana Castrence also recorded a 9.775 to tie Brooks for the team-high score.
Beam
> Temple headed to beam for the second rotation, scoring a 47.7.
> Garin and Castrence were outstanding as they rounded out the beam lineup for the Owls. They each recorded a 9.8 to lead the Cherry and White on this event.
Floor
> On the third event of the evening, Temple recorded a 47.775.
> Oster and senior Jaylene Everett put on solid performances on floor for the Cherry and White, each scoring a 9.675 for their efforts.
> Castrence was the high-scorer for the Owls in this rotation, dazzling her way to a 9.75.
Vault
> Temple finished up with their best showing of the competition, scoring a 48.575 on vault.
> The Owls were strong from start to finish. Freshman Heidi Vanderboom competed for the first time in Cherry and White, starting the squad off with a 9.725. Edwards and Brooks both tallied scores of 9.65 through the middle of the lineup.
> Everett and Castrence were superb on the final event of the night. Everett scored a 9.75 and Castrence anchored the team with a 9.8 to close out the meet and take first place in the event.
All-Around
> Both Edwards and Castrence competed in the all-around competition on Thursday night. Castrence tallied a 39.125 (9.8- vault, 9.775- bars, 9.8- beam, 9.75- floor) to earn second place.
From the Coach
> "We had very specific goals coming into this meet," said head coach Josh Nilson. "Every goal that we set, we hit. The mentality of this team is different. They just gutted it out and stuck with it. We came out here and did our job and that's all we can do. I'm really proud of them. This is a much stronger start to the season compared to last year. We're going to come back and make a few small adjustments to prepare for our home meet next Saturday."
Up Next
> The Owls will host SUNY Cortland and Southern Connecticut State in its home opener on Saturday, Jan. 18. The meet is set to begin at 7 p.m. in McGonigle Hall.
Bars
> The Cherry and White opened the meet on bars, where they tallied a 48.5.
> Junior Jordyn Oster kicked off the event for Temple, competing on bars for the first time in her collegiate career. Continuing the momentum, freshman Madison Brooks made her Cherry and White debut in high fashion, as she scored a 9.775 for her stellar routine.
> Juniors Delaney Garin and Tori Edwards were strong in the middle of the lineup, scoring 9.65 and 9.7, respectively. Sophomore Ariana Castrence also recorded a 9.775 to tie Brooks for the team-high score.
Beam
> Temple headed to beam for the second rotation, scoring a 47.7.
> Garin and Castrence were outstanding as they rounded out the beam lineup for the Owls. They each recorded a 9.8 to lead the Cherry and White on this event.
Floor
> On the third event of the evening, Temple recorded a 47.775.
> Oster and senior Jaylene Everett put on solid performances on floor for the Cherry and White, each scoring a 9.675 for their efforts.
> Castrence was the high-scorer for the Owls in this rotation, dazzling her way to a 9.75.
Vault
> Temple finished up with their best showing of the competition, scoring a 48.575 on vault.
> The Owls were strong from start to finish. Freshman Heidi Vanderboom competed for the first time in Cherry and White, starting the squad off with a 9.725. Edwards and Brooks both tallied scores of 9.65 through the middle of the lineup.
> Everett and Castrence were superb on the final event of the night. Everett scored a 9.75 and Castrence anchored the team with a 9.8 to close out the meet and take first place in the event.
All-Around
> Both Edwards and Castrence competed in the all-around competition on Thursday night. Castrence tallied a 39.125 (9.8- vault, 9.775- bars, 9.8- beam, 9.75- floor) to earn second place.
From the Coach
> "We had very specific goals coming into this meet," said head coach Josh Nilson. "Every goal that we set, we hit. The mentality of this team is different. They just gutted it out and stuck with it. We came out here and did our job and that's all we can do. I'm really proud of them. This is a much stronger start to the season compared to last year. We're going to come back and make a few small adjustments to prepare for our home meet next Saturday."
Up Next
> The Owls will host SUNY Cortland and Southern Connecticut State in its home opener on Saturday, Jan. 18. The meet is set to begin at 7 p.m. in McGonigle Hall.
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