Gymnastics Falls to West Virginia in Season Opener

Saturday, January 4

Philadelphia, PA

3:00 PM

Temple University

191.200

193.600

West Virginia

Photo by: Paige Wisehaupt

Gymnastics Falls to West Virginia in Season Opener

1.4.25 | Women's Gymnastics

PHILADELPHIA - Saturday afternoon, the Temple Owls' gymnastics team fell to the West Virginia Mountaineers, 193.600-191.200. Fifth-year Brooke Donabedian highlighted the day for the Owls with her floor routine, finishing as one of the top performers.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Renee Schugman led the Owls on vault with a strong 9.775, supported by Kyrstin Johnson's 9.725 and Amelia Budd's consistent 9.675. These performances helped Temple post a competitive start.
Mariella Brueck and Hannah Weklar tied for the team's top scores with 9.700 each, showcasing clean routines. Breanna Varano added a solid 9.450.
Brooke Donabedian's standout 9.700 on the beam and meet-high 9.825 on the floor anchored the Owls' performances in these events. Schugman also delivered on the floor with a 9.775, helping Temple close the meet on a high note despite earlier challenges.

ROTATION 1 (Vault - 48.375)

Johnson finished her routine with a 9.725. Her routine showcased strong execution and consistency, setting the pace for the event.
Schugman made key contributions, delivering Temple's highest individual score on vault, 9.775. Budd added crucial points to the team total with her steady 9.675 performance.
Weklar and Harmony Haro provided additional scores with solid routines, earning 9.700 and 9.500, respectively. Nikki Rengifo rounded out the lineup with a 9.425, helping to secure the team's vault total.

ROTATION 2 (Bars - 46.850)

Brueck and Weklar were the top performers on bars, each scoring a team-high 9.700. Their routines displayed precision and consistency, anchoring the lineup.
Varano made key contributions with her solid 9.450 routine, and this score helped maintain the team's momentum.

ROTATION 3 (Beam - 47.225)

Donabedian was the top performer on the beam, leading the Owls with a standout 9.700. Her routine was a highlight of the team's performance in this event.
Brueck and Robyn Dunne delivered key contributions, scoring 9.525 and 9.500, respectively. Their consistent routines provided crucial support for the lineup.
Dorunda, Schugman, and Johnson added additional scores, with Dorunda earning a 9.475, Schugman a 9.025, and Johnson an 8.925. Their efforts completed the team's showing on the beam.

ROTATION 4 (Floor - 48.750)

Donabedian was the top performer on the floor, earning a team-high 9.825. Her routine was a standout, showcasing excellent execution and energy.
Schugman and Summer Ruskey made key contributions, scoring 9.775 and 9.750, respectively. Their performances strongly supported the team's overall floor score.
Dorunda, Weklar, and Johnson added additional scores, with Dorunda posting 9.725, Weklar 9.675, and Johnson 9.100.

UP NEXT
Temple will return to action on Friday, January 11, at 1 p.m. ET for the Lone Star Challenge, as the Owls head on the road to the San Antonio Podium.

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