WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (Jan. 15, 2017)—The William & Mary men's gymnastics team opened its 2017 season with a strong showing at the State Open at Kaplan Arena on Sunday afternoon, as the squad claimed all six individual event titles.
 
Senior Rob Meyer and freshman Tomas Palma led the way with two titles apiece, as Meyer finished first on parallel bars (13.45) and tied for first on rings (13.45) while Palma won floor (13.15) and tied for top honors on vault (14.0). Meyer's impressive afternoon also included a second-place finish on pommel horse (13.15).   
 
Junior Griffin Antle also posted an impressive season-opening performance by earning the meet's top score on pommel horse (13.65) and placing second on parallel bars (13.1).
 
W&M's other individual event winners included sophomore Peter Makey on rings (13.45, T1st), freshman Tim O'Neill on vault (14.0, T1st) and junior Mitchell Campbell on high bar (13.0).
 
Senior Aria Sabbagh was the top all-arounder with a 71.65, while sophomore David Allen finished second (70.1).
 
The Tribe will return to action when it competes at the Navy Open next Saturday.