Last week was a tough one for Florida, as the Gators saw two key contributors, Anya Pilgrim and Sloane Blakely, go down with injuries. Pilgrim’s fall on bars led to her scratching the rest of the meet, and her status remains uncertain. Blakely’s injury appeared more concerning, as she went down mid-floor routine and had to step off. Beyond the emotional toll of losing two core athletes, Florida now faces the challenge of replacing up to eight lineup routines. With a full week to reassess, it will be telling to see how Jenny Rowland adjusts her lineups in the Gators’ return to Gainesville. Freshman Ly Bui, who had an uncharacteristic fall after a last-minute beam assignment last week, may get another shot to prove herself tonight.
Missouri turns this into a top-10 showdown, coming in with momentum after posting a season-high 197.425 in a home win against Georgia. The Tigers have quietly established themselves as a force, but in the O’Dome, they’ll need to make some noise. Kennedy Griffin and Helen Hu have both already earned perfect 10s this season, and while road scoring can be tricky, the stage is set for more big numbers tonight.
Rotation 1: Florida VT, Missouri UB
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Rotation 2: Florida UB, Missouri VT
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Rotation 3: Florida BB, Missouri FX
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Rotation 4: Florida FX, Missouri BB
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