TOWSON, Md. - The Towson University women's gymnastics team returns to action Friday night inside SECU Arena, hosting a quad meet with North Carolina, Ursinus and Yale beginning at 7 p.m., on Team Up Four 1 Night.

"We are excited to host our annual Team Up For 1 meet in honor of our adoptee and team member Laneah Whiddon," said head coach Vicki May. "This is the third year we have had the honor and privilege of Laneah and her family being members of our family and we cherish the times we have with her. Laneah is one of the strongest individuals we know, and we are privileged to be able to help support the Team Up For 1 Foundation."

The Team Up For 1 Foundation (TU41) mission is to enhance the quality of life for children (and their families) with developmental disabilities, chronic and life-threatening illnesses. TU41 engages the sports world by matching children with teams from every competitive level – college, high school and professional.

Through MVP Ceremonies, team activities and endless TU41 programs – children and families leave behind their heavy burden and receive support and compassion to improve their quality of life. TU41 offers programs supporting parents and siblings as part of caring for the child.

May is currently a member of the Team Up For 1 Foundation's Sports Committee.

Towson freshman Tess Zientek posted career highs on both the vault and the bars, but the Tigers dropped decisions to current EAGL rival George Washington and former foe West Virginia last Sunday at WVU Coliseum. George Washington finished first with 195.575 points while West Virginia was second with 195.400 and Towson was third with 194.000.

Sophomore Melissa Temkov finished first on beam while junior Cortni Baker was second on vault and senior Tyra McKellar was second on bars. As a team, the Tigers posted a season-high 48.950 on vault.

In its first home meet on January 14, Towson won all five events en route to wins over Temple and William & Mary. The Tigers totaled 194.725 points to finish first while Temple was second with 191.575
and William & Mary finished third with 190.475.