MM 2.3: Maryland gymnastics places first at Rutgers Quad

This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news.

Maryland gymnastics placed first in the Rutgers Quad Sunday at Jersey Mike’s Arena, where it competed against the Scarlet Knights, Fisk and Utica. The Terps posted a score of 194.625.

Maryland was particularly skillful on floor in its third rotation, as Natalie Martin and Alexa Rothenbuescher both notched highs of 9.875. The Terps ultimately set a new season-high with a score of 49.250.

Rothenbuescher also performed well on the beam, posting a 9.825 and helping Maryland to third place in the event. The Terps won the vault event with a team score of 48.950, while they tied with Rutgers for first place in the uneven bars with a team score of 48.450.

In other news

No. 6 Maryland men’s lacrosse took down No. 18 Richmond Saturday, 12-7, in its inaugural contest. Nolan Rogalski recapped the action.

No. 14 Maryland women’s basketball dropped a heartbreaker to Illinois, 66-65, Sunday. Max Schaeffer had the game story and Ben Messinger provided takeaways.

No. 25 Maryland wrestling lost to No. 2 Iowa Sunday.

Maryland women’s golf finished action at Guadalajara Country Club in Guadalajara, Mexico, Sunday.

Maryland football wide receiver Tai Felton scored a touchdown in the Reese’s Senior Bowl Saturday.

Maryland women’s tennis fell to Notre Dame Saturday.

Maryland track & field completed competition at the Penn State National Open Saturday.