Thursday, 17 April 2025 20:20

NCAA AA and Event Champions Crowned

Oklahoma's Jordan Bowers won the AA with a 39.7125 out of the first session to claim the 2025 NCAA AA title.  Utah's Grace McCallum was 2nd and OU's Faith Torrez was 3rd. 

Utah excelled on their final event to pull ahead and win the second semi-final of the NCAA Finals.  UCLA suffered an injury on VT And overcame a missed connection on BB to power ahead and claim the second spot in the finals, just a whisper behind Utah.  The two former Pac 12 conference rivals upended #1 and defending champ LSU.  LSU had a few small mistakes in the first two events but came back to take the lead after the FX.  But they ended up sticking just one vault and the two U teams pulled ahead.  MSU ended in 4th at 197.3625, falling behind after a few small mistakes on FX.

Grace McCallum posted the session's highest AA tally at 39.675.  UCLA's Jordan Chiles had the top mark of the day on UB at 9.975 while teammate Brooklyn Moors had the top mark of the day on FX at 9.9625.  Bruin Emma Malabuyo had the top mark in the session at 9.975.  LSU's Kailin Chio won the VT with a 9.975.   

Link:  Results and Utah Release

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

Wednesday, 16 April 2025 21:01

2026-2027: A. Anderson to Missouri

Addison Anderson, a L10 from San Mateo, has committed to a full scholarship offer at Missouri, starting in 2026-2027.  Anderson recently placed 1st on UB and 5th AA at the Region 1 L10 Regionals.  She also won NorCal state titles on the UB and BB and tied for the AA title.  Competing mostly in two events last season, she placed 2nd on BB and 8th on UB in her division as an individual event specialist at the Women's Development Program L10 Nationals.   

Link:  Insta

Wednesday, 16 April 2025 20:45

2025-2026: Kisch to SJSU

Victoria Kisch, a L10 from Incline, has committed to San Jose State, starting in 2025-2026.  This past weekend, she placed 1st on UB and 6th AA at the Region 3 L10 Regionals.  Last season, she placed 4th on UB as an individual event specialist at the Women's Development Program L10 Nationals.   

Link:  Insta

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

Sunday, 13 April 2025 15:03

2025-2026: Nemcek to Kentucky

Sabrina Nemcek has committed to continuing her athletic and academic journey at Kentucky, starting in 2025-2026.  She recently placed 3rd on UB at the Region 5 L10 Regionals, competing as a specialist.  She also qualified to the L10 Regionals in 2024, and was runnerup in the AA at the 2023 Level 9 Eastern Nationals. 

Link:  Insta

Sunday, 13 April 2025 14:53

2025-2026: Boykin to NIU

Deziray Boykin, a L10 from Gymcats, has committed to a full athletic scholarship at NIU, starting in 2025-2026.   Boykin deferred for a year to recover from a knew injury.  This past weekend, she placed 4th AA, 3rd on BB and 1st(t) on VT at the Region 1 L10 Regionals.  Back in 2023, she also tied for 26th AA at the Women's Development Program L10 Nationals. 

Link:  Insta

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. 

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