The Extra Tenth: Maci Sump

By Shannon McNamara for WVUsports.com
January 14, 2013 03:43 PM

Sophomore Maci Sump continues to push the beam lineup in the gym.

Photo by Cordell Hoffer

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - This season, the West Virginia University gymnastics team will lift the veil and give Mountaineer fans a closer look in The Extra Tenth. Each Monday, a different gymnast will be featured.

The fifth edition spotlights sophomore Maci Sump. The Lansing, Mich., native continues to provide depth for the beam lineup and excels in keeping the spirits high inside Cary Gym.

Full Name: Maci Danielle Sump

Birthday: April 13

What’s on TV: Pretty Little Liars, One Tree Hill

What’s in my iPod: Taylor Swift, Chris Brown

Favorite Movie: Bridesmaids

Favorite electronic device: Phone

Superstition: Pulling my leo sleeves down before I compete on each event

Worst habit: Biting my nails

Favorite late-night snack: Cereal

Pop or soda: Pop

Chocolate or caramel: Chocolate

Early riser or night owl: Night owl

Bus or PRT: Bus. I don’t like to be squished on the PRT

Swimsuit or snowsuit: Swimsuit

Facebook or Twitter: Twitter

Favorite Pinterest recipe: Buffalo chicken ranch dip

Dream date: Walk around the beach, look at the stores and watch the sunset

Favorite weekend activity: Go to the mall

Favorite athlete to watch in another sport: Jordyn Wieber (I couldn’t not pick a gymnast!)

Favorite magazine: Seventeen

Which reality show would you do best on: So You Think You Can Dance or Dance Moms

Teammate destined for 15 minutes of fame: Alaska Richardson

Best Dressed on Team: Me, of course!

Teammate that makes the best study buddy: Kaylyn Millick

Favorite club gym memory: Making nationals and training with Jordyn Wieber every day

Favorite road-trip ritual: Sitting in the back of the bus

Tops on my bucket list: Travel

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