The University of Pennsylvania gymnastics team will conclude its homestand on Sunday, February 6th, hosting Towson and West Chester on Healthcare Hero and Alumnae Day at The Palestra. Competition is scheduled to initiate at 7 p.m.
History Made
Penn recently achieved a program-best total team score of 196.000, ranking sixth all-time and first for a home meet. The team also secured its second-best beam score ever with a 49.375, also a home meet best. Sophomore Mani Fofana contributed to the historic performance with a 9.925 on the beam, the second-highest individual score in program history.
Fofana was recognized for her performance, earning Gymnastics East Conference Gymnast of the Week honors for the second consecutive week and will attempt to earn the honor for a third week.
Team Strengths
Junior Jordan Barrow has been a consistent performer for the Quakers, securing seven first-place finishes through five meets. Junior Luci Toczydlowski has also demonstrated strength, finishing first or second in all five meets on the bars rotation. Last week, the team achieved season-high scores on vault (48.925), beam (49.375), and floor (49.075).
Opponent Insights
Towson enters the competition with a 2-4 record, having defeated West Chester and LIU earlier in the season. In their most recent meet, Isabella DeCroo and Isabella Minervini tied for first on the vault with scores of 9.825, while Minervini also won the bars competition with a 9.825. Celia Trotter achieved a 9.800 on the beam against LIU.
West Chester comes into the meet with a 4-3 record, having secured wins against George Washington, Cornell, William & Mary, and SUNY Cortland. Sarah Eskew topped the uneven bars with a 9.700 in their last meet, while Lydia Stoner and Tatum McGuinn tied for first on the beam with scores of 9.725.
Rankings
Penn is currently ranked #38 in the Road to Nationals rankings, with Towson at #43 and West Chester at #67. The Quakers also hold the #5 position in the Northeast Regional rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the meet begin?
The meet is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. On Friday, February 6th.
Where will the meet be held?
The meet will be held at The Palestra.
What is Penn’s current record?
The Quakers are 12-0 thus far this season.
As Penn concludes its homestand, what impact will this tri-meet have on their momentum as they continue through the season?
