Complete ResultsUniversity Park, Pa. - February 24, 2013 - The Springfield College men's gymnastics team was defeated by the nation's top-ranked team, Penn State, on Saturday evening by the score of 446.850-403.300.
Ryan Ponce had Springfield's best individual finish of the evening, taking second in the rings after registering a 15.750.
Jimmy Pezzino posted a 14.600 to place fourth on the vault, while teammate Chris Jost finished right behind him in fifth with a 14.550. On the floor exercise, both Pezzino and Jost scored Springfield's highest mark with a 14.000. Tucker McClure was fifth on the high bar (13.650), while Pat Ryther finished sixth on the pommel horse after recording a 13.800. Additionally, Sam Docherty tallied a 13.550 in the parallel bars to take seventh.
Springfield will compete again on Sunday in a dual meet in Blake Arena with William and Mary.
Entering his 31st season as head men's gymnastics coach, Dr. Steve Posner is recognized as one of the most outstanding gymnastics coaches in the East. Posner led the Pride to another successful season in 2012 and was named the EIGL Coach of the Year. Read more.
