The NCAA has announced the 2025 National Collegiate Women’s Gymnastics Championships regional selections. The selections highlight the top 36 teams and individual competitors who will vie for national glory.
This year’s selection process uses the National Qualifying Score (NQS). The NQS promises a thrilling competition as teams and individual gymnasts head to one of four regional sites: Pennsylvania, Utah, Alabama, and Washington.
The top two teams from each regional will secure their spot in the national championships. The national championships are set to take place in Fort Worth, Texas.
Regional Competitions: A Breakdown
The regional competitions are meticulously organized to ensure the highest level of competition and fairness. The NCAA has seeded the top 16 teams. Meanwhile, teams ranked 17-36 have been placed geographically at one of the four regional sites.
Each regional will host nine teams, making for an intense and competitive atmosphere.
Top Teams and Their Journey
The following teams have emerged as the frontrunners based on their NQS:
- Alabama
- California
- Clemson
- Florida
- Iowa
- North Carolina
- NC State
- Oregon State
- Rutgers
These teams will compete in the Pennsylvania and Utah regionals from April 2-5. The Alabama and Washington regionals will take place from April 3-6, featuring:
- Arkansas
- Kentucky
- LSU
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Michigan State
- Ohio State
- Penn State
- West Virginia
Individual All-Around Competitors and Event Specialists
The NCAA has also selected the top 12 all-around competitors and the top 16 event specialists based on their NQS. These individuals have been placed geographically into one of the four regional sites, ensuring a balanced and competitive field.
All-Around Competitors
Some of the standout all-around competitors include:
- Luciana Alvarado-Reid, Central Michigan
- Taylor Ingle, Southeast Missouri State
- Zoe Middleton, Ball State
- Delaney DeHaan, George Washington
- Skyelar Kerico, Penn
- Isabella Minervini, Towson
Event Specialists
The top event specialists in each discipline are:
- Vault
- Halle Faulkner, Western Michigan
- Madison Minner, Clemson
- Kiera O’Shea, Northern Illinois
- Charlie Behner, Kent State
- Elizabeth Cesarone, Pittsburgh
- Uneven Bars
- Delaney Adrian, Rutgers
- Hannah Clark, Clemson
- Reese Samuelson, Western Michigan
- Ashley Szymanski, Ball State
- Sierra Kondo, Maryland
- Balance Beam
- Gabrielle Dildy, Rutgers
- Rachael Riley, Rutgers
- Karleigh DiCello, West Virginia
- Clara Hong, Towson
- Mimi Fletcher, Penn
- Floor Exercise
- Anne Challman, New Hampshire
- Cassie St. Clair, Western Michigan
- Brie Clark, Clemson
- Aine Reade, New Hampshire
- Alyssa Guns, Kent State
Regional Hosts and Key Dates
The regional hosts play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth execution of the championships. The hosts for the 2025 regionals are:
- Pennsylvania
- Utah
- Alabama
- Washington
The top two teams from each regional will automatically qualify for the national championships. Additionally, the top all-around competitor and top event specialist from round two at each regional, who are not part of an advancing team, will also secure a spot at nationals.
National Championships in Fort Worth
The national championships will be held from April 17-19 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. This prestigious event, hosted by Texas Woman’s University and Knight Eady, will bring together the best collegiate gymnasts in the country.
For tickets and more information, visit the NCAA website.
Conclusion
The 2025 National Collegiate Women’s Gymnastics Championships promise to be an exhilarating showcase of talent, determination, and athleticism.
With top teams and individual competitors set to compete, gymnastics fans are in for a treat.
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