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Gymnastics Receives Votes in WCGA Preseason Poll
12.18.21 | Women's Gymnastics
BOWLING GREEN, OHIO – Temple gymnastics has received votes in the 2022 Preseason Poll, as voted on by the Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WCGA) coaches.
"The program has been on an uphill climb since 2017. This is the highest that we have ever been on the pre-season poll. To see that our peers are seeing the hard work, and improvement is great. I am proud of this team for the work and dedication. We look forward to building on the success of last year. Keep an eye on us this season, you don't want to miss the show." said Head Coach Josh Nilson.
The Owls received 210 points, putting them just two spots outside the rankings, and marking their highest placement among its peers to begin a season.
Last season, the Cherry and White qualified for the NCAA Regionals for the first time since 1992. Additionally, it was the second straight season the Owls sent a trio of gymnasts to compete in event finals in NCAA Regional competition. Ariana Castrence made her second-straight regional appearance, while Faith Leary and Julianna Roland qualified for the first time.
Additionally, Temple is coming off its third straight conference championship, including the 2021 EAGL Championship in its inaugural season. The Owls would win the conference championship meet with school-record performances on the floor exercise (49.375), beam (49.225), and overall team score (196.500) while placing 14 gymnasts on the All-EAGL tournament team.
Nilson's 12-meet schedule features seven ranked teams to start the season. The list includes No. 9 Minnesota (1803), No. 20 Iowa State (1005), No. 21 NC State (981), No. 26 Utah State (607), No. 29 Penn State (432), No. 31 Maryland (425), and No. 35 North Carolina (336).
There are six teams on the slate that weren't ranked but are receiving votes in the first poll of the season that includes Eastern Michigan (205), Towson (202), George Washington (123), New Hampshire (86), Pitt (63), and Penn (3).
Full WCGA Release
The Owls start their season on Friday, Jan. 7 with the first-ever Keystone Classic as they host Pitt, Penn State, and Penn in McGonigle Hall at 7 p.m. ET. Tickets are on sale for all home meets this season. Adults at $6 and children at $4. Call the Ticket Sales Office to purchase tickets at 215-204-TIXX (8499).
For complete coverage of Temple gymnastics, follow the Owls on social media @TUWG (Twitter), facebook.com/ TempleWGymnastics (Facebook), @templegymnastics (Instagram), or visit the official home of Temple University Athletics at owlsports.com and on TikTok @templeowls.
"The program has been on an uphill climb since 2017. This is the highest that we have ever been on the pre-season poll. To see that our peers are seeing the hard work, and improvement is great. I am proud of this team for the work and dedication. We look forward to building on the success of last year. Keep an eye on us this season, you don't want to miss the show." said Head Coach Josh Nilson.
The Owls received 210 points, putting them just two spots outside the rankings, and marking their highest placement among its peers to begin a season.
Last season, the Cherry and White qualified for the NCAA Regionals for the first time since 1992. Additionally, it was the second straight season the Owls sent a trio of gymnasts to compete in event finals in NCAA Regional competition. Ariana Castrence made her second-straight regional appearance, while Faith Leary and Julianna Roland qualified for the first time.
Additionally, Temple is coming off its third straight conference championship, including the 2021 EAGL Championship in its inaugural season. The Owls would win the conference championship meet with school-record performances on the floor exercise (49.375), beam (49.225), and overall team score (196.500) while placing 14 gymnasts on the All-EAGL tournament team.
Nilson's 12-meet schedule features seven ranked teams to start the season. The list includes No. 9 Minnesota (1803), No. 20 Iowa State (1005), No. 21 NC State (981), No. 26 Utah State (607), No. 29 Penn State (432), No. 31 Maryland (425), and No. 35 North Carolina (336).
There are six teams on the slate that weren't ranked but are receiving votes in the first poll of the season that includes Eastern Michigan (205), Towson (202), George Washington (123), New Hampshire (86), Pitt (63), and Penn (3).
Full WCGA Release
The Owls start their season on Friday, Jan. 7 with the first-ever Keystone Classic as they host Pitt, Penn State, and Penn in McGonigle Hall at 7 p.m. ET. Tickets are on sale for all home meets this season. Adults at $6 and children at $4. Call the Ticket Sales Office to purchase tickets at 215-204-TIXX (8499).
For complete coverage of Temple gymnastics, follow the Owls on social media @TUWG (Twitter), facebook.com/ TempleWGymnastics (Facebook), @templegymnastics (Instagram), or visit the official home of Temple University Athletics at owlsports.com and on TikTok @templeowls.
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