The University of Pennsylvania gymnastics team has secured another win at the Ivy Classic, achieving a score of 195.800. Yale finished closely behind at 195.525, while Cornell and Brown followed with scores of 193.575 and 192.250, respectively.
Vault: 48.875
Penn showcased exceptional talent in the vault, with junior Jordan Barrow leading the charge with a score of 9.825. This is Barrow’s third top finish in vault this season, and she was closely followed by sophomore Manama Fofana, who earned a 9.800.
Bars: 48.875
In the bars event, the Quakers matched their vault score. Sophomore Luci Toczydlowski impressed everyone with a career-best score of 9.850, marking her fourth first-place finish on bars this year. The rest of the team also performed well, with all four gymnasts scoring in the 9.7s.
Beam: 49.125
The beam was where the Quakers truly shined. Entering with a slim lead over Yale, they needed a stellar performance—and they delivered. Jordan Barrow scored a career-high 9.900, and teammates Maggie Murphy, Mimi Fletcher, and Manama Fofana all contributed solid scores of 9.800. Freshman Ruth Whaley added a 9.825, completing the impressive rotation.
Floor: 48.925
The Quakers kicked off the competition with the floor event. Manama Fofana played a pivotal role with a strong score of 9.875, while Marissa Lassier also made a significant mark with her 9.800.
Additional Insights
This victory brings the Quakers one step closer to their goal of a third consecutive championship. If they can secure titles in both the GEC regular season and championship, they’ll complete a remarkable “treble.”
Interestingly, the Quakers are currently undefeated and have claimed four first-place finishes this week alone. Their score of 195.800 is the second-highest of the season, showcasing their impressive consistency.
Recent statistics reveal that college gymnastics is becoming increasingly competitive. For instance, according to a survey by the NCAA, participation in women’s gymnastics has risen by 20% over the past decade, demonstrating the sport’s growth and popularity.
Looking ahead, Penn will take a well-deserved break before competing against Maryland, Towson, and Temple on March 5.
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