Jan. 22, 2008

Maryland sophomore Brandi George (Orlando, Fla.) was named the East Atlantic Gymnastics League (EAGL) Gymnast of the Week on Tuesday after earning her second all-around victory of the 2008 season. George is the first Maryland gymnast to receive a weekly honor this season. In 2007, she was the EAGL Rookie of the Year.

In addition to her all-around win (38.925) in a dual meet against West Virginia on January 18, George won the vault event by matching her career-high score of 9.800. Also, she tied for second on beam (9.775) and fourth on floor (9.725).

George is currently ranked first in the all-around and second on the balance beam within the EAGL.

No. 35 Maryland (0-2) returns to action on Sunday, January 27 when it travels to Denton, Texas for a quad meet at Texas Woman's with Denver and Air Force. The meet is set for 2:00 p.m. CT in the Magee Arena.