host PENN STATE wins 2007 NCAA

We Are … Penn State.

CONGRATULATIONS.

It was an extremely competitive meet. Teams started shaky and gained momentum as the night progressed.

The Penn State men’s gymnastics team won its NCAA-record 12th national championship Friday evening at home in Rec Hall in epic, come-from-behind fashion, thrilling a partisan blue-and-white clad crowd of 2,409. The Nittany Lions posted a season high-score of 221.000 to secure 16-year head coach Randy Jepson’s third team title.

“…I am so thrilled for our guys,” said Jepson. “We had a goal at the beginning of the season and they came through with flying colors. They never let down. I am really proud of Matt Cohen and the rest of the group…”

Penn State edged out powerhouse Oklahoma (220.200) for the crown, depriving the Sooners of their third consecutive national championship and fourth in five years.

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“…I am unbelievably happy to closeout my career at Penn State by winning a national title at home,” said senior captain and Nissen-Emery Award winner Matt Cohen. “So this is the sweetest way to go out. I am so proud of my coach Randy and my teammates.”

National Champions! Nittany Lions Capture 12th National Collegiate Men’s Gymnastics Championship – PSU