Conference championships are here! For NQS, this means that every DI/DII team (except one; sorry, William & Mary!) has one more opportunity to improve their ranking going into regionals. Most will have a road meet this weekend while hosts will typically count this score as a home meet. Let’s get right into it with a regionals projection!
Regionals Projection: Teams
| Tuscaloosa | Athens | Salt Lake City | Morgantown |
| 1. Florida | 1. Oklahoma | 3. Michigan | 4. LSU |
| 8. Alabama | 7. Minnesota | 6. Utah | 5. California |
| 9. Arkansas | 9. Denver | 11. Arizona State | 12. BYU |
| 16. Illinois | 15. Auburn | 14. Kentucky | 13. UCLA |
Florida and Arkansas win tiebreakers over Oklahoma and Denver, respectively, but this week also had a tie for the No. 16 seed between Illinois and Georgia. Illinois beat out Georgia, which is significant since Georgia is a host and this left two regionals with a host outside of the seeded teams. In this case, Oklahoma, as the top-seeded team remaining, would likely be sent to the regional closest to it geographically, which is Athens. Georgia is an especially dangerous team, especially if it winds up unseeded, so whoever ends up in Athens, especially the second seed, should be weary of facing it at home.
Locked In: The Seeds
Even though this is the Bubble Watch, we’ll break down some scenarios for teams who are locked into regionals as well. As always, scores in bold indicate performances that can no longer be dropped from the NQS calculation, and we’ll calculate the team’s projected ranking (against the current standings) if it matches its season high this weekend. We’ll start with the current top 20, who have either locked in a seed or will be fighting for a seed this weekend.
No. 1(T) Florida
| Current NQS | 197.944 |
| Highest two road scores | 198.15; 197.5 |
| Other counting scores | 198.275; 197.85 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 198.138 (1st) |
No. 1(T) Oklahoma
| Current NQS | 197.944 |
| Highest two road scores | 198.225; 197.95 |
| Other counting scores | 197.8; 197.8 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 198.05 (1st) |
Florida and Oklahoma are still tied after OU recorded a 197.475 last week, which was too low to break into NQS-counting territory. Since Florida is looking to drop a 197.5 and Oklahoma a 197.8, the Gators can be outscored by the Sooners by up to three tenths without dropping down to No. 2, assuming both teams score high enough to improve their NQS. Advantage: Florida.
No. 3 Michigan
| Current NQS | 197.788 |
| Highest two road scores | 198.1; 198.025 |
| Other counting scores | 197.65; 197.375 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 197.969 (1st) |
Yes, you read that correctly: Michigan could jump up to No. 1 this weekend if all things fall into place. It’s a bit of a stretch but not impossible: Michigan must score at least 198.0 while also outscoring Florida by 0.5 and Oklahoma by 0.2.
No. 4 LSU
| Current NQS | 197.7 |
| Highest two road scores | 197.55; 197.325 |
| Other counting scores | 198.05; 197.875 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 197.881 (3rd) |
LSU will be looking to drop its 197.325 to solidify its status as a top seed at its regional and hold off a surging California team.
No. 5 California
| Current NQS | 197.575 |
| Highest two road scores | 197.425; 197.225 |
| Other counting scores | 198.05; 197.6 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 197.781 (4th) |
No. 6 Utah
| Current NQS | 197.469 |
| Highest two road scores | 197.575; 197.45 |
| Other counting scores | 197.475; 197.375 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 197.519 (6th) |
Utah is in the unfortunate position of having a very narrow spread of scores counting toward its NQS, so there’s not much room to move up unless the Utes break into the 198 territory that the higher-ranked teams have reached this season. Luckily, they are virtually assured of being the No. 2 team at whatever regional they end up at; there is very low risk of dropping below No. 8.
No. 7 Minnesota
| Current NQS | 197.344 |
| Highest two road scores | 197.375; 196.975 |
| Other counting scores | 197.625; 197.4 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 197.4 (7th) |
While Minnesota is probably happy to be hosting the Big 10 championship, it’s unfortunate for its NQS because it can no longer drop that 196.975 road score. Because of this and a relatively large jump up to Utah’s NQS, it’s unlikely we’ll see any upward movement in the Gophers’ ranking. Alabama, Arkansas and Denver could all jump ahead of Minnesota after this weekend.
No. 8 Alabama
| Current NQS | 197.319 |
| Highest two road scores | 197.325; 197.0 |
| Other counting scores | 197.725; 197.225 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 197.5 (6th) |
No. 9(T) Arkansas
| Current NQS | 197.225 |
| Highest two road scores | 197.425; 196.875 |
| Other counting scores | 197.35; 197.25 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 197.363 (7th) |
No. 9(T) Denver
| Current NQS | 197.225 |
| Highest two road scores | 197.375; 196.875 |
| Other counting scores | 197.65; 197.0 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 197.419 (7th) |
It’ll be interesting to watch Arkansas and Denver on Saturday: With a tied NQS and the exact same low score to drop, whoever scores higher (assuming it’s greater than 196.875) will be ranked higher, no math needed. However, each team will care more about breaking into the top 8 to be a top two team at its regional rather than the No. 3 seed. However, it’ll be a tall order to pass an Alabama team competing in its home state.
No. 11 Arizona State
| Current NQS | 197.088 |
| Highest two road scores | 197.05; 196.7 |
| Other counting scores | 197.45; 197.15 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 197.275 (9th) |
No. 12 BYU
| Current NQS | 197.063 |
| Highest two road scores | 196.975; 196.9 |
| Other counting scores | 197.3; 197.075 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 197.163 (11th) |
No. 13 UCLA
| Current NQS | 197.038 |
| Highest two road scores | 197.1; 196.925 |
| Other counting scores | 197.1; 197.025 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 197.081 (12th) |
No. 14 Kentucky
| Current NQS | 196.969 |
| Highest two road scores | 196.9; 196.875 |
| Other counting scores | 197.1; 197.0 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 197.025 (14th) |
ASU, BYU, UCLA and Kentucky are bunched closely together by NQS, so it’ll be interesting to see who out of this group ends up as a No. 3 seed vs. a No. 4 seed at their respective regionals. UCLA and Kentucky have very small spreads in their NQS-counting scores, however, so they’ll need some new season highs to move up.
No. 15 Auburn
| Current NQS | 196.831 |
| Highest two road scores | 197.025; 196.1 |
| Other counting scores | 197.125; 197.075 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 197.088 (12th) |
Among the currently projected seeded teams, Auburn is the most likely to see a significant jump in the rankings due to still counting a low score of 196.1. With the SEC championship in nearby Huntsville, Auburn has a good chance of winning the afternoon session and jumping Kentucky in the rankings.
No. 16(T) Illinois
| Current NQS | 196.781 |
| Highest two road scores | 196.6; 196.3 |
| Other counting scores | 197.575; 196.65 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 197.1 (11th) |
Illinois is coming off a program record performance at home last week, surging from a tie for 21st to a tie for 16th. Another rankings jump will be possible with a similar performance on Saturday, but with the highest road score being 196.6 it feels unlikely we’ll see such a high score from the Illini again at Big 10s.
No. 16(T) Georgia
| Current NQS | 196.781 |
| Highest two road scores | 196.375; 196.15 |
| Other counting scores | 197.325; 197.275 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 197.075 (12th) |
Similar to its rankings twin Illinois, Georgia has scored much higher at home than on the road this season, so it’ll be a tall order to match its season high at SECs. However, UGA has a lower score to drop and scores at the conference meet are likely to be generous, so the advantage goes to the Gymdogs to at least break the tie for a place among the seeded squads. UPDATE Mar. 18: Georgia will not compete at the SEC championships after positive COVID tests within the program. This means the Gymdogs will not be a top-4 team at their home regional.
No. 18 Iowa
| Current NQS | 196.713 |
| Highest two road scores | 196.825; 196.45 |
| Other counting scores | 196.8; 196.775 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 196.806 (16th) |
No. 19 Boise State
| Current NQS | 196.706 |
| Highest two road scores | 196.9; 196.4 |
| Other counting scores | 196.775; 196.75 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 196.831 (15th) |
Iowa and Boise State both have the capability to move into the top 16 this weekend, but they would need to set new season highs and hope that Auburn, Illinois and Georgia all fail to improve their NQS. A new season high could certainly happen for Iowa, who set its current season high last week despite counting a fall.
No. 20 Southern Utah
| Current NQS | 196.663 |
| Highest two road scores | 196.65; 196.175 |
| Other counting scores | 197.275; 196.55 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 196.938 (15th) |
Southern Utah is an interesting case because three of its best gymnasts have been limited in recent weeks causing scores to be stagnated. Based on the first half of the season, it’s surprising that the Thunderbirds are still counting a 196.175. If SUU is at full strength this weekend, it will have a real shot at earning a surprise seed at regionals, but of course it’ll also depend on how the teams ranked ahead of it perform.
Locked In: Avoiding the Play-in Round
This middle group of teams are locked into a regionals position but unlikely to break into the top 16. The main goal should be to earn a top 28 ranking to avoid a play-in dual on day one of regionals. Teams ranked No. 17 to No. 28 are sorted into regionals based on non-gymnastics criteria, so the exact ranking within this range doesn’t really matter.
No. 21 Utah State
| Current NQS | 196.531 |
| Highest two road scores | 196.775; 196.6 |
| Other counting scores | 196.5; 196.25 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 196.663 (20th) |
No. 22 Iowa State
| Current NQS | 196.475 |
| Highest two road scores | 196.575; 196.125 |
| Other counting scores | 196.825; 196.375 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 196.65 (21st) |
No. 23 Missouri
| Current NQS | 196.444 |
| Highest two road scores | 196.85; 196.175 |
| Other counting scores | 196.575; 196.175 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 196.613 (21st) |
No. 24 Oregon State
| Current NQS | 196.419 |
| Highest two road scores | 196.55; 196.5 |
| Other counting scores | 196.425; 196.2 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 196.506 (22nd) |
We can’t make any promises, but at this point it feels likely that Utah State, Iowa State, Missouri and Oregon State are safe from the play-in round, as there are only a few teams ranked lower that can possibly rise to a 196.3-plus NQS after this weekend.
No. 25 Central Michigan
| Current NQS | 196.275 |
| Highest two road scores | 196.425; 195.95 |
| Other counting scores | 196.425; 196.3 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 196.394 (25th) |
No. 26 Ohio State
| Current NQS | 196.275 |
| Highest two road scores | 196.425; 195.95 |
| Other counting scores | 196.425; 196.3 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 196.294 (25th) |
No. 27 N.C. State
| Current NQS | 196.094 |
| Highest two road scores | 195.85; 195.425 |
| Other counting scores | 196.9; 196.2 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 196.463 (23rd) |
No. 28 Kent State
| Current NQS | 195.981 |
| Highest two road scores | 196.05; 195.65 |
| Other counting scores | 196.375; 195.85 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 196.163 (27th) |
No. 29(T) Eastern Michigan
| Current NQS | 195.925 |
| Highest two road scores | 196.1; 195.975 |
| Other counting scores | 195.825; 195.8 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 196.0 (28th) |
No. 29(T) Towson
| Current NQS | 195.925 |
| Highest two road scores | 196.15; 195.55 |
| Other counting scores | 196.15; 195.85 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 196.075 (28th) |
No. 31 Maryland
| Current NQS | 195.844 |
| Highest two road scores | 196.275; 195.35 |
| Other counting scores | 196.025; 195.725 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 196.075 (28th) |
Seven teams (Central Michigan, Ohio State, N.C. State, Kent State, Eastern Michigan, Towson and Maryland) will likely be fighting for the last four spots that avoid the play-in round.
Bubble Watch
Now we get to the fun part! We estimate that these 10 teams will be fighting for the final five regionals berths. Since it’s very possible we’ll see lots of new season highs this weekend, we’re adding in another stat called the theoretical max, which is calculated by adding up all the individual high scores on each event from the entire season. This allows us to calculate a maximum NQS the team can achieve this weekend if competing at its absolute top level without simply plugging a 200 into the formula. While it’s unlikely any team will actually reach that score, it gives us an idea of which teams are likely to set a new season high if they can put together a complete meet.
No. 32 Penn State
| Current NQS | 195.775 |
| Highest two road scores | 196.0; 195.775 |
| Other counting scores | 195.925; 195.325 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 195.944 (29th) |
| Theoretical max | 197.425 |
| NQS with theoretical max this weekend | 196.3 (25th) |
Penn State still has a 195.325 to drop, which should be easily doable if the team is performing at its best. Even though the Nittany Lions are No. 32, there are several teams ranked lower that have the potential to pass them, so they can’t get complacent about their regionals spot.
No. 33 Western Michigan
| Current NQS | 195.769 |
| Highest two road scores | 196.05; 195.575 |
| Other counting scores | 196.025; 195.425 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 195.925 (31st) |
| Theoretical max | 197.075 |
| NQS with theoretical max this weekend | 196.181 (27th) |
Western Michigan is at home this weekend but can luckily still replace its lowest counting score, a 195.425. However, a season high-matching performance might not cut it for the Broncos with many teams on their tail.
No. 34 Ball State
| Current NQS | 195.725 |
| Highest two road scores | 195.975; 195.725 |
| Other counting scores | 195.65; 195.55 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 195.831 (32nd) |
| Theoretical max | 197.325 |
| NQS with theoretical max this weekend | 196.169 (27th) |
Ball State doesn’t have as much of a spread in its NQS-counting scores as the other teams on the bubble, so the Cardinals are in a precarious position: new season high or bust. The theoretical max is higher than several other bubble teams, indicating that if they put together a complete meet they can definitely exceed their previous best.
No. 35 New Hampshire
| Current NQS | 195.719 |
| Highest two road scores | 196.1; 195.3 |
| Other counting scores | 196.125; 195.35 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 195.925 (29th) |
| Theoretical max | 196.975 |
| NQS with theoretical max this weekend | 196.138 (27th) |
New Hampshire is locked into counting a 195.35 but can still replace a 195.3. The Wildcats’ theoretical max is on the lower end, but they have already proven they can hit 196 on two occasions this season. It’s going to be needed once again to stay in regionals qualifying position.
No. 36 Nebraska
| Current NQS | 195.713 |
| Highest two road scores | 196.15; 195.35 |
| Other counting scores | 196.1; 195.25 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 195.938 (29th) |
| Theoretical max | 197.675 |
| NQS with theoretical max this weekend | 196.319 (25th) |
Nebraska has finally hit its stride, scoring 196-plus two weeks in a row. The stats between UNH and Nebraska are strikingly similar—a low 196 season high, a low 195 to drop, a 195.35 already locked in—but the difference here is the theoretical max. If Nebraska can put together a complete meet, it can likely improve on its season high and jump in the rankings.
No. 37 Arizona
| Current NQS | 195.7 |
| Highest two road scores | 196.075; 195.65 |
| Other counting scores | 196.0; 195.075 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 195.95 (29th) |
| Theoretical max | 196.95 |
| NQS with theoretical max this weekend | 196.169 (27th) |
Arizona has a full point between its season high and the score it needs to replace, so a hit meet would put the Wildcats in good position. However, they need help from the teams ranked ahead of them—if everyone hits, they’ll still be on the outside looking in.
No. 38 West Virginia
| Current NQS | 195.689 |
| Highest two road scores | 195.9; 195.35 |
| Other counting scores | 196.1; 195.4 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 195.863 (31st) |
| Theoretical max | 196.975 |
| NQS with theoretical max this weekend | 196.081 (28th) |
West Virginia is at home this weekend, which means it can’t drop its lowest counting road score, but it can still drop a 195.4. However, like Arizona, the Mountaineers need not only to improve on that score but also to hope that the teams ranked ahead them falter.
No. 39 Temple
| Current NQS | 195.613 |
| Highest two road scores | 196.025; 195.925 |
| Other counting scores | 195.4; 195.1 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 195.844 (31st) |
| Theoretical max | 197.325 |
| NQS with theoretical max this weekend | 196.169 (27th) |
Temple has a lower score to replace than West Virginia, and that theoretical max indicates that the Owls have the talent to move up the rankings if they put together a complete meet. However, moving up three rankings positions is going to be difficult if all the teams ahead of them also hit.
No. 40 North Carolina
| Current NQS | 195.575 |
| Highest two road scores | 195.6; 195.25 |
| Other counting scores | 196.15; 195.3 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 195.8 (32nd) |
| Theoretical max | 197.025 |
| NQS with theoretical max this weekend | 196.019 (28th) |
North Carolina finally broke the 196 barrier last week! However, it’s still going to be difficult for the Tar Heels to qualify to regionals unless they can improve their season high once again.
No. 41 Washington
| Current NQS | 195.419 |
| Highest two road scores | 196.025; 194.125 |
| Other counting scores | 196.525; 195.0 |
| NQS with season high this weekend | 196.019 (28th) |
| Theoretical max | 197.375 |
| NQS with theoretical max this weekend | 196.231 (26th) |
It’s difficult to believe Washington is in contention to qualify to regionals considering they only broke 195 for the first time in early March, but here we are. Replacing that 194.125 with a 196+ score would put the Huskies into a very good position to qualify, although it still won’t be a lock and will depend on the other teams’ performances.
Regionals Projection: Individuals
If regionals were to start tomorrow, the following individuals would qualify as all arounders:
| Gymnast | School | Current NQS |
| Audrey Barber | Maryland | 39.431 |
| Hannah Joyner | Rutgers | 39.356 |
| Cassidy Rushlow | Penn State | 39.338 |
| Payton Murphy | Western Michigan | 39.306 |
| Elizabeth Culton | North Carolina | 39.300 |
| Ariana Castrence | Temple | 39.256 |
| Skylar Killough-Wilhelm | Washington | 39.244 |
| Angelica Labat | Illinois State | 39.225 |
| Tara Kofmehl | Northern Illinois | 39.206 |
| Belle Huang | Rutgers | 39.113 |
| Lauren Bolen | Towson | 39.113 |
| Sarah Moravansky | Western Michigan | 39.075 |
On the outside looking in: Marissa Nychyk (Ball State; 39.063), Dahlia Solorzano-Caruso (SEMO; 39.038), Olivia Miller (Pittsburgh; 39.038), Brianna Greenlow (North Carolina; 38.994). Also keep an eye on New Hampshire’s Kylie Gorgenyi, who will probably qualify if she can replace her 38.525 with a solid score.
Projected Vault Qualifiers
| Gymnast | School | Current NQS |
| Anika Dujakovich | Nebraska | 9.894 |
| Camille Vitoff | Towson | 9.881 |
| Geneva Thompson | Washington | 9.875 |
| Alexsis Rubio | Maryland | 9.863 |
| Courtney Mitchell | Lindenwood | 9.856 |
| Reese Mcclure | Maryland | 9.856 |
| Aleah Leman | Lindenwood | 9.850 |
| Malia Hargrove | Arizona | 9.850 |
| Kylie Gorgenyi | New Hampshire | 9.850 |
| Amara Cunningham | Washington | 9.850 |
| Kyndall Baze | Lindenwood | 9.850 |
| Victoria Henry | Ball State | 9.844 |
| Julianna Roland | Temple | 9.844 |
| Robyn Kelley | New Hampshire | 9.844 |
| Jessica Castles | Arizona | 9.844 |
| Collea Burgess | Maryland | 9.844 |
On the outside looking in: Drew Aldridge (North Carolina; 9.838), Hallie Thompson (North Carolina; 9.838), Kiana Lewis (West Virginia; 9.838), Alissa Bonsall (Penn State; 9.838), Hadyn Crossen (Eastern Michigan; 9.831), Allie Smith (Washington; 9.831). Kendall Whitman has a good chance at qualifying if she can drop her 9.75, but George Washington did not compete last weekend due to COVID protocols so we’re unsure of the team’s status this week. Her teammate, Deja Chambliss, does not yet have an NQS but could if GW competes this weekend; her current low score is a 9.875, so she would certainly qualify if she can match that again.
Projected Bars Qualifiers
| Gymnast | School | Current NQS |
| Ava Verdeflor | Penn State | 9.900 |
| Alissa Bonsall | Penn State | 9.894 |
| Natalie Hamp | Northern Illinois | 9.888 |
| Kynsee Roby | Nebraska | 9.881 |
| Kinsey Davis | Nebraska | 9.881 |
| Katrina Coca | Pittsburgh | 9.881 |
| Allison Zuhlke | Towson | 9.881 |
| Geneva Thompson | Washington | 9.875 |
| Cortney Bezold | Eastern Michigan | 9.869 |
| Jada Rondeau | Eastern Michigan | 9.869 |
| Grace Evans | Ball State | 9.863 |
| Alexandra Fochler | Bowling Green | 9.863 |
| Katie Chamberlain | Pittsburgh | 9.863 |
| Kylie Gorgenyi | New Hampshire | 9.863 |
| Megan Teter | Ball State | 9.856 |
| Aleka Tsiknias (inj.) | Maryland | 9.850 |
Aleka Tsiknias is injured; if the NCAA were to replace her it would come down to a tiebreaker between Amy Stewart, Tess Zientek, Camille Vitoff (all of Towson), Kyla Bryant (Stanford) and Brookelyn Sears (Northern Illinois) who are all tied at 9.844. However, with one meet remaining, it is likely that one or more gymnasts will move ahead of Tsiknias; Bryant is the most likely with a 9.775 to drop.
Projected Beam Qualifiers
| Gymnast | School | Current NQS |
| Kynsee Roby | Nebraska | 9.919 |
| Emerson Hurst | Towson | 9.913 |
| Caitlin Satler | Eastern Michigan | 9.894 |
| Robyn Kelley | New Hampshire | 9.894 |
| Hailey Lui | New Hampshire | 9.894 |
| Jada Rondeau | Eastern Michigan | 9.888 |
| Reese Mcclure | Maryland | 9.881 |
| Jessica Castles | Arizona | 9.881 |
| Kaitlyn Higgins | Nebraska | 9.869 |
| Kathryn Thaler | Nebraska | 9.869 |
| Alyssa Worthington | New Hampshire | 9.869 |
| Hadyn Crossen | Eastern Michigan | 9.863 |
| Shannon Gregory | Eastern Michigan | 9.863 |
| Anna Kaziska | SEMO | 9.863 |
| Briona Carswell | Air Force | 9.856 |
| Jenna Weitz | Towson | 9.856 |
On the outside looking in: Natalie Cross (Penn State; 9.856) and Charlotte Tishkoff (Western Michigan; 9.856) both lost out on a tiebreaker with Carswell and Weitz in this projection, but Cross can easily improve her NQS by dropping a 9.8 this weekend. Zoie Schroeder (Northern Illinois; 9.844) and Julianna Roland (Temple; 9.844) also have 9.8s to drop. Farther down the rankings, Makayla Curtis (Nebraska; 9.756) is still counting a 9.375 and would almost certainly qualify if she scores a 9.825 or higher.
Projected Floor Qualifiers
| Gymnast | School | Current NQS |
| Amara Cunningham | Washington | 9.925 |
| Robyn Kelley | New Hampshire | 9.900 |
| Cameron Topp | Illinois State | 9.894 |
| Melissa Astarita | Penn State | 9.894 |
| Kendra Combs | West Virginia | 9.888 |
| Kylie Piringer | Nebraska | 9.881 |
| Faith Leary | Temple | 9.881 |
| Anna Kaziska | SEMO | 9.875 |
| Malia Hargrove | Arizona | 9.875 |
| Claudia Goyco | Ball State | 9.875 |
| Jada Rondeau | Eastern Michigan | 9.875 |
| Collea Burgess | Maryland | 9.875 |
| Hailey Lui | New Hampshire | 9.875 |
| Julianna Roland | Temple | 9.875 |
| Isabel Goyco | Texas Woman’s | 9.875 |
| Amy Stewart | Towson | 9.875 |
On the outside looking in: Sabriyya Rouse (Maryland; 9.869), Kaitlyn Higgins (Nebraska; 9.869), Makayla Curtis (Nebraska; 9.863), Jenna Weitz (Towson; 9.863), Abbie Pierson (West Virginia; 9.863), Alissa Bonsall (Penn State; 9.863), Kiana Lewis (West Virginia; 9.863), Nikki Borkowski (Towson; 9.863). Of these, Higgins, Weitz, Lewis and Borkowski are in the best position to move up, with all currently counting a 9.825. Kyndall Baze (Lindenwood; 9.856) and Geneva Thompson (Washington; 9.850) are also in a good position.
Teams on the Cusp
While Ohio State, N.C. State and Kent State are currently ranked in the top 28, all are in danger of slipping below that threshold this weekend if teams ranked below them excel. Let’s take a look at the individuals from those teams who could qualify if that happens.
| Gymnast | School | Event | Current NQS |
| Elexis Edwards | Ohio State | Vault | 9.844 |
| Jenna Swartzentruber | Ohio State | Bars | 9.906 |
| Colby Miller | Ohio State | Bars | 9.863 |
| Ella Hodges | Ohio State | Beam | 9.888 |
| Alexis Hankins | Ohio State | Beam | 9.856 |
| Claire Gagliardi | Ohio State | Floor | 9.881 |
| Emily Shepard | N.C. State | All Around | 39.375 |
| Emily Shepard | N.C. State | Vault | 9.888 |
| Emily Shepard | N.C. State | Bars | 9.900 |
| Emily Shepard | N.C. State | Floor | 9.875 |
| Chloe Negrete | N.C. State | Vault | 9.863 |
| Chloe Negrete | N.C. State | Beam | 9.869 |
| Chloe Negrete | N.C. State | Floor | 9.913 |
| Katelyn Cox | N.C. State | Bars | 9.869 |
| Meredith Robinson | N.C. State | Bars | 9.863 |
| Rachel Decavitch | Kent State | All Around | 39.081 |
| Rachel Decavitch | Kent State | Bars | 9.875 |
| Jade Brown | Kent State | Bars | 9.863 |
| Abby Fletcher | Kent State | Beam | 9.856 |
| Abby Fletcher | Kent State | Floor | 9.900 |
| Toshi Richard | Kent State | Floor | 9.894 |
| Rachel Decavitch | Kent State | Floor | 9.888 |
Article by Jenna King
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