Utah State at Boise State

Recap

The Big Storyline: Boise State eclipsed 196 for the first time this season despite struggling on bars. It was far from a perfect meet from Utah State as well, as the Aggies struggled on beam in particular. 

Implications: While Utah State has yet to hit 196, its 195.675 is another step toward erasing its disastrous 193.425 at Southern Utah from its eventual NQS. Boise State has improved its overall score in each meet so far and will definitely welcome a 196. The real work toward an ideal NQS, however, will come as the team hits the road in five of its final six regular season meets. After this meet, the Broncos moved into a regional position at No. 33 nationally. It’ll also be worth monitoring Utah State’s Sofi Sullivan, as the Aggie beam standout was notably absent at this meet.

Preview

Current Rankings: No. 40 Utah State at No. 35 Boise State

Why You Should Make Time to Tune in: Last week these two teams scored within two tenths of one another. Both are looking to finally break into the 196s, and this could be the meet.

Need More Proof? Boise State is quietly becoming a beam team, ranked 13th in the country right now on the event. Emily Lopez and Emma Loyim have been excellent there all season. As for Utah State, the Aggies put up an impressive 49.200 on bars last weekend thanks to strong routines from Brianna Brooks and Dani Kirstine.