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Women's National Rankings for the Week of March 17th: Race to Regionals Featured

Bama''s Gabby Gladieux is Tied for 4th on FX Bama''s Gabby Gladieux is Tied for 4th on FX (c) Lloyd Smith 2023, Used by Permission

We're coming up on Conference Championship weekend, and we still have 45 teams in contention for a spot at Nationals, with 33 that have locked up a spot.  At the top, OU remains in the lead, with LSU just a .035 behind.  Florida holds third, with Utah passing UCLA for 4th.  Here are the women's National Rankings for the week of March 17th, as compiled by RoadtoNatioonals.

 

OU is the top team on UB, BB and FX this week.  LSU is the top team on VT, with OU 3rd.  This could be the difference maker in the post-season. 

Oregon State's Jade Carey has been undefeated on BB and in the AA, and ranks #1 on both events.  OU's Faith Torrez remains in a three-way tie for the top spot on FX with teammate Jordan Bowers and UCLA's Jordan Chiles.  Utah's Grace McCallum remains #1 on the UB and LSU's Kailin Chio is #1 on VT. 

Here's the Top 45: 

1.  OU 198.04

2.  LSU 198.005

3.  Florida 197.86

4.  Utah 197.67

5.  UCLA 197.6

6.  Cal 197.515

7.  Missouri 197.47

8.  Kentucky 197.315

9.  MSU 197.29

10.  Georgia 197.21

11.  Oregon State 197.175

12.  Auburn 197.17

13.  Alabama 197.16

14.  Stanford 197.105

15.  Minnesota 197.095

16.  Arkansas 197.055

17.  Michigan 196.86

18.  Denver 196.735

19.  NC State 196.65

20.  Nebraska 196.535

21. Arizona 196.415

22.  SUU 196.315

23.  Ohio State 196.305

24.  ASU 196.31

25.  North Carolina 196.275

26.  Clemson 196.18

27.  PSU 196.175

28.  Iowa 196.115

29.  Boise State 196.105

30.  Maryland 196.03

31.  Illinois 195.965

32.  Utah State 195.95

33.  BYU 195.92

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34.  West Virginia 195.855  (31/196.015) (highest possible rank/max score)

35.  Towson 195.82 (31/195.98)

36.  CMU 195.665 (36/195.765)

37.  Iowa State 195.66 (36/195.805)

38.  UC Davis 195.645 (34/195.87)

39.  Washington 195.63 (36/195.77)

40.  Rutgers 195.625 (32/195.955)

41.  GWU 195.555 (36/195.795)

42.  Illinois State 195.545 (36/196.735)

43 (t). Kent State 195.51 (36/195.8)

43(t). Pitt 195.51 (36/195.75)

45.  Ball State 195.455 (35/195.835)

CMU is the target for nine teams.  Even with a season high, they could be outpaced by 7 others.  Illinois State and Pitt cannot overtake CMU, if all three hit season highs.  CMU is also host of their Conference meet, which brings with it an advantage, as their lowest score can still be replaced.  Washington and Rutgers have the disadvantage of competing in the first of three sessions at the Big Ten Championships.  Scores tend to rise through different sessions, as judges hold back and make room for higher ranked teams.   

There is also a race shaping up for the Top 28 (or so) teams that will avoid a playin round.  Right now, Iowa, after two strong meets, holds the 28th spot.  However, they along with PSU and Clemson are not yet locked into the Top 28. 

Link: RoadToNationals.com and RoadtoNationals Locked In Chart

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