OU posted a 197.55 to win the first semifinal the Women's NCAA Championships.  Missouri was 2nd and advanced to the final, posting a 197.3 to edge Florida's 197.2.  Bama was 4th at 196.825.  OU's Jordan Bowers posted a 39.7125 to take first in this session and lead the AA.  She also tied for the top spot on FX with teammate Faith Torrez and with three others for the top spot on UB:  Mizzou's Mara Titarsolej and Gators Leanne Wong and Alyssa Arana.  Gator Danie Ferris posted the only 9.9 of the day to lead VT while Missouri's Helen Hu leads the BB with a commanding 9.9875. 

Link:  Results and OU Release

Tuesday, 15 April 2025 19:27

Jade Carey Named AAI Award WInner

Oregon State's Jade Carey has been named the AAI Award winner, honoring the NCAA"s top senior athlete.  She is undefeated thus far this season on the BB and the AA, winning 51 event titles.

Link:  Oregon State Release

 

Illinois has said it will not renew the contract of Head Coach Nadalie Walsh.  Illinois will begin a national search for a new coach immediately. 

Link: IL Release

Iowa State Associate Head Coach Ryan Snider is leaving the school and collegiate coaching, according to his Instagram post. 

Link:  Insta

Morgan Price of Fisk dominated the Women's Collegiate Gymnastics National Invitational Championships at Centenary on Sunday.  The two-time AA champion won the vault, balance beam and floor exercise, and shared the uneven bar title with TWU's Kaitlyn Hoiland.

Link: USA Gymnastics Release

Saturday, 12 April 2025 23:14

TWU Claims WGNIC Team Title

TWU the team title at the 2025 Women's Collegiate National Invitational Championships on Saturday, posting a 196.175.  SEMO was 2nd at 195.025 and Bridgeport was 3rd at 193.6.  West Chester was back in fourth at 190.85.  The meet continues with event finals on Sunday.  Sophie Hernandez led TWU, posting the highest marks on BB and FX.  Teammate Caroline Downs posted the top mark on UB.  SEMO's Taylor Ingle was the top vaulter and the top scorer in the AA (39.25). 

Link:  Centenary Release

Morgan Price repeated as the AA champ at the Women's Collegiate Gymnastics National Invitational Championships.  Taylor Ingle of SEMO was 2nd followed by Abigail Kenney of Bridgeport at 38.95.  SEMO (193.725) and Bridgeport (193.325) advanced from Session 1, followed by SCSU (190.9) and Greenville (187.875).  In Session 2, TWU (195.7) and West Chester (192.85) advanced.  They were followed by Alaska (190.625) and host Centenary (190.4).   The team final is on Saturday. 

Link:  USA Gym Release and SEMO Release and WC Release

The NCAA stars of tomorrow are in action this weekend (4/9/25-4/13/25) at the Women's Development Program Level 10 Regional Championships. 

The Women's Collegiate Gymnastics National Invitational Championships are this weekend, in Shreveport, Louisana:

Friday, 4/11/25, 2 pm CT Session 1:    Stats Video

Friday, 4/11/25, 7 pm CT Session 2:    Stats    Video

Saturday 4/12/25, 7 pm CT Team Finals:   Stats     Video

Sunday 4/13/25, 1 pm CT Event Finals:   Stats    Video

OU posted a huge 198.45 to win the Washington Regional and advance to Nationals.  Missouri edged Auburn by just 0.1 points to earn the other slot at Nationals, 197.425 to 197.325.  Arizona finished in 4th, with a 196.25.  Jordan Bowers posted a remarkable 39.9 in the AA, winning VT and UB with 10s and tying at 10 on FX with teammate Fiath Torrez.  Torrez won the BB.

Individuals also qualified via their performance in the Semi-Finals (and will be confirmed by the NCAA).  They include Mary McDonough of Washington in the AA, Addy Wahl of UGA on the VT, Olivia Greaves of AU on the UB, Grace McLaughlin of Auburn on the BB and Lily Smith of UGA on the FX. 

Link:  Results

Florida edge host Alabama 197.7 to 197.675 to win the Alabama Regional in a tightly contested race with 3rd place Cal.  Both teams will advance to Nationals.  Cal finished just 0.1 behind Bama in 3rd.  Oregon State posted a 196.875 to place 4th.  For Florida, Leanne Wong took a share of first place on VT and FX.  On VT, she tied with teammate Anya Pilgrim, Cal's Madelyn Williams and Bama's Corinne Bunagan.  On FX, she shared first with Bama's Lilly Hudson, Cal's Mya Lauzon and Oregon State's Jade Carey.  Bama's Chloe LaCoursiere tied for 1st on UB with Cal's Madelyn Williams and Casey Brown.  Lauzon and Carey shared the top mark on BB with Bama's Gabby Gladieux.  Carey was the top AAer at 39.7.

Also advancing to Nationals as individuals (pending confirmation by the NCAA) are Carey in the AA, Kaya Forbes of UNC on VT, Williams of Cal on UB, and Lauzon on BB and FX. 

Link:  Results and UF Release

Utah won the Utah Regional Final, posting a 197.825 to defeat UCLA's 197.625.  Early leader Denver finished 3rd with a 197.35, after losing ground on VT.  Minnesota was 4th at 196.85.  Utah was led by Grace McCallum, who won UB with a 10 and the AA with a 39.725.  She also won FX with a 9.975 and tied for the BB title with DU's Bella Mabanta.  UCLA's Mika Webster-Longin and Zoe Johnson tied for first on the VT. 

Individuals qualifying to Nationals (pending confirmation by the NCAA) include Madison Ulrich of Denver in the AA, Rosie Casali of Denver on VT, Rylie Mundell of Denver on UB, Bynlee Anderson of BYU on BB and Mya Hooten of Minnesota on VT. 

Link:  Results and Utah Release

Saturday, 05 April 2025 17:56

Men's: Big Ten Event Champions Crowned

Here are the champions at the event finals of the Big Ten Men's Gymnastics Championships:

FX:  Jesse Pakele, Ohio State, 14.075

PH:  Brandon Dang, Illinois, 14.775

SR:  Yanni Chronopoulos, Nebraska, 13.95

VT:  Kameron Nelson, Ohio State, 14.85

PB:  Josh Karnes, PSU, 14.45

HB:  Evgeny Siminiuc, Michigan, 14.1

Link:  Results and UMich Release

Saturday, 05 April 2025 17:33

Men's: OU Wins MPSF Championships

OU won the MPSF Championships, posting a 329.25 to edge Stanford's 328.95.  Cal was 3rd at 315.45 and Air Force 4th at 313.35.  Fuzzy Benas won PB and teammate Emre Dodanli won HB to lead OU to the win.  For Stanford, Taylor Burkhart won FX and Asher Hong won R.  Cal's Jasper Smith-Gordon won the VT while teammate Erich Upton took the AA at 80.1. 

Link:  Results and Stanford Release

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