Nov. 23, 2010
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The Penn State women's gymnastics team held its second intra-squad meet this fall on Tuesday in the White Building for friends and family. The Nittany Lions put up seven gymnasts on each event and hit all 28 routines.
"We're very proud of the girls and the team," said head coach Jeff Thompson. "We liked the energy in gym. The fans that were there commented on how much fun the girls looked like they were having. As coaches, we're most excited that we competed seven gymnasts on each event and hit every routine. With it being only November and seeing that kind of success in the gym is fantastic."
The Penn State women's gymnastics team will team up with the men's gymnastics team for a "Meet the Team" night on December 1 from 7-8 p.m. The evening will include light refreshments, a demonstration and an autograph signing.
The Penn State women's gymnastics team, who finished the 2010 season ranked 14th in the country, hosts four home meets in Rec Hall in 2011, including two double-duals with the Nittany Lion men's team. The Nittany Lions open 2011 facing one of the top teams in the nation with a meet at Alabama on Jan. 7. From there the team travels to Michigan on Jan. 14 for a tri-meet with Illinois before returning to Happy Valley for its home opener against New Hampshire in a double-dual with the Nittany Lion men.