Women’s college gymnastics is an exciting and competitive sport that showcases incredible athleticism, skill, and artistry. Each week, teams across the country battle it out to claim the top spot in the rankings. Week 10 of the women’s college gymnastics season saw some major shake-ups in the rankings, with teams jockeying for position as they head into the home stretch of the season. In this article, we will take a closer look at the top teams in the nation and how they fared in Week 10.
1. Oklahoma Sooners
The Oklahoma Sooners continued their dominance in Week 10, extending their lead at the top of the rankings. Led by star senior Maggie Nichols, the Sooners put up another impressive performance, scoring a season-high 198.250 in a meet against Georgia. Nichols had another standout performance, scoring a perfect 10 on the uneven bars and a 9.975 on the balance beam. With only a few weeks left in the regular season, the Sooners are definitely the team to beat.
2. LSU Tigers
The LSU Tigers maintained their position in the rankings with a solid performance in Week 10. The Tigers scored a 197.650 in a meet against Florida, led by standout performances from Kennedi Edney and Sarah Finnegan. Edney scored a perfect 10 on the vault, while Finnegan scored a 9.950 on the floor exercise. The Tigers are looking to make a strong push as they head into the final stretch of the season.
3. Florida Gators
The Florida Gators slipped a spot in the rankings after a loss to LSU in Week 10. The Gators scored a 197.225 in the meet, but were unable to keep up with the Tigers’ high scores. Despite the loss, Trinity Thomas continued to shine for the Gators, scoring a perfect 10 on the floor exercise and a 9.950 on the balance beam. The Gators will be looking to bounce back in the coming weeks as they aim to climb back up the rankings.
4. UCLA Bruins
The UCLA Bruins had a strong showing in Week 10, scoring a 197.525 in a meet against Arizona State. Led by Kyla Ross and Katelyn Ohashi, the Bruins put up solid performances across the board. Ross scored a perfect 10 on the uneven bars and a 9.950 on the balance beam, while Ohashi scored a 9.975 on the floor exercise. The Bruins are hitting their stride at the right time and will be looking to make a push for the top spot in the rankings.
5. Utah Utes
The Utah Utes held steady in the rankings with a solid performance in Week 10. The Utes scored a 197.425 in a meet against Oregon State, led by standout performances from MyKayla Skinner and Kari Lee. Skinner scored a perfect 10 on the vault and a 9.975 on the floor exercise, while Lee scored a 9.975 on the balance beam. The Utes are looking to build momentum as they head into the final weeks of the season.
6. Denver Pioneers
The Denver Pioneers continued to impress in Week 10, scoring a 197.350 in a meet against Boise State. Led by standout performances from Maddie Karr and Lynnzee Brown, the Pioneers put up another strong showing. Karr scored a perfect 10 on the uneven bars, while Brown scored a 9.950 on the vault. The Pioneers are definitely a team to watch as they make a push for a top spot in the rankings.
7. Michigan Wolverines
The Michigan Wolverines made a big move in the rankings after a strong performance in Week 10. The Wolverines scored a 197.275 in a meet against Rutgers, led by standout performances from Natalie Wojcik and Olivia Karas. Wojcik scored a perfect 10 on the floor exercise and a 9.975 on the vault, while Karas scored a 9.975 on the balance beam. The Wolverines are definitely a team on the rise and will be looking to continue their momentum in the coming weeks.
8. Georgia Bulldogs
The Georgia Bulldogs had a tough week in Week 10, scoring a 195.900 in a meet against Oklahoma. Despite the loss, the Bulldogs had some standout performances from Rachel Baumann and Marissa Oakley. Baumann scored a 9.925 on the balance beam, while Oakley scored a 9.900 on the floor exercise. The Bulldogs will be looking to bounce back in the coming weeks as they aim to climb back up the rankings.
9. Alabama Crimson Tide
The Alabama Crimson Tide had a solid performance in Week 10, scoring a 197.150 in a meet against Missouri. Led by standout performances from Lexi Graber and Kiana Winston, the Crimson Tide put up solid scores across the board. Graber scored a 9.950 on the vault and a 9.925 on the floor exercise, while Winston scored a 9.925 on the balance beam. The Crimson Tide are definitely a team to watch as they make a push for a top spot in the rankings.
10. Oregon State Beavers
The Oregon State Beavers slipped a spot in the rankings after a loss to Utah in Week 10. The Beavers scored a 196.850 in the meet, with standout performances from Kaitlyn Yanish and Sabrina Gill. Yanish scored a 9.900 on the vault and a 9.925 on the floor exercise, while Gill scored a 9.950 on the uneven bars. The Beavers will be looking to bounce back in the coming weeks as they aim to climb back up the rankings.
Overall, Week 10 of the women’s college gymnastics season was full of excitement and high scores. With only a few weeks left in the regular season, teams will be looking to make a final push for a top spot in the rankings. The competition is fierce, but these top teams have proven that they have what it takes to come out on top. As we head into the final weeks of the season, be sure to keep an eye on these teams as they battle it out for the title of national champions.
