PHILADELPHIA – The Temple Owls gymnastics team split Friday's opening meet of the season against #29 Penn State and Penn at McGonigle Hall part of the Keystone Classic. The Cherry and White improved by 1.05 points from last season's opener as they defeated the Quakers 193.450 to 191.300, but fell to the Nittany Lions who came away with the meet victory with a score of 194.450.
Meet Notes
> The Owls' had the top team marks on the floor and beam 48.725 and 48.500, respectively.
> Four freshmen gymnasts earned lineup spots, making their Owls debut.