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Regional Preview: Battle for St. Louis
For 36 teams, the season has built up to one day, the Regionals and the 12 teams that will qualify to the National semi-finals. There are six Regions and the top two teams in each Region will qualify to Nationals. Through the proliferation of online video and Conference TV networks, we've been able to follow the progress of every member of each and every Regional. Here's how the field shakes down.
Men's: Ohio State 417.35 at Illinois 415.25
Ohio State posted a 417.35 to defeat host Illinois' 415.25. The Buckeyes were paced with wins from Sean Melton on R and PB and Jake Martin's 80.9 AA tally.
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Women's Regional Assignments
The NCAA announced Regional Assignments this afternoon:
Early Regional Standings: As We Await the Seeds (Updated)
While the Regional qualifying results are not yet official, here's an early look at the Top 18.
Championship Week: Race to Regionals
It's the final week of the season, with just the Conference Championships remaining. Just 38 teams remain in the running for one of 36 seeds at the Regional Meets. An intense race is also under way for one of the Top 18 seeds, which will determine the composition of the Regional fields.
UNH 195.275, Temple 194.9, West Chester 193.225, W&M 191.05 at Maryland 195.8
In a rare Wedneday meet, Maryland posted a 195.8 to score a win over UNH (195.275), Temple (194.9), West Chester (193.225) and W&M (191.05). Alecia Farina led the way for the Terrapins, winning the AA with a 39.275. Temple's Sahara Gipson won VT, while UNH's Danielle Mulligan won the UB. Wildcat Casey Lauter won the BB. Seven gymnasts tied for the FX title.
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Women's National Rankings for the Week of February 20th
The Women's Rankings for the Week of February 20th switch to the Regional Qualifying Score (RQS), the formula by which Regional post-season qualification is determined. It is calculated by taking the team's top three Away meet scores, the three highest other scores, tossing out the highest, and averaging the remaining five. OU still holds the lead.
Oregon State 196.825 at Cal 197.075
Cal shrugged off a series of injuries (Cassidy Keelen, Toni-Ann Williams, Dana Ho) to defeat the visitors from Oregon State. Bear Ariana Robinson tied for the VT and FX titles to lead her squad. Teammate Alicia Gallarzo won UB while Zoe Draghi tied for the FX title. For Oregon State, Madeline Gardiner won BB and Dani Dessaints tied for the VT title.
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Month Two: The Race Heats Up
Two months have passed and things have shaped up for an exciting stretch run to Regionals and Nationals. With the switch in the rankings by Regional Qualifying Score, some clear trends have emerged. Here's a recap:
UW Eau CLaire 181.8 at Hamline 183.1
Hamline won its home opener, posting a 183.1 to down UW Eau Claire's 181.8. Frosh Lydia Ingram won the BB while classmate Caitlin Cooper won the VT for the Pipers.
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