Minnesota, Oklahoma, Michigan Advance Toward NCAA Gymnastics Finals
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Fort Worth, Texas. Minnesota clinched the program’s first NCAA women’s gymnastics finals appearance on Thursday night, advancing as the No. 13 seed and joining top seeds Oklahoma, Florida and LSU in the national final; Oklahoma led the semifinals with the day’s highest overall score, 198.3000, while individual athletes posted career-high routines.
Oklahoma will compete for a fourth NCAA championship on Saturday after recording a season-high vault rotation and the top semifinal score; Faith Torrez won the all-around after stepping in, and Addison Fatta was limited by a hamstring strain. On April 17, Michigan’s men advanced to the NCAA Finals with a session team score of 324.623.
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Timeline
- 1. 2014 — NCAA began seeding women’s gymnastics championships.
- 2. 17th April 2026 — Michigan men advanced to NCAA Finals after Session II with a 324.623 team score.
- 3. This week, Thursday — Minnesota clinched its first NCAA women’s finals berth as a No.13 seed.
- 4. This week, Thursday — Oklahoma posted the highest semifinal score at 198.3000 and recorded a 49.7500 vault rotation.
- 5. Saturday (upcoming) — Oklahoma will compete in the NCAA women’s championship final.
Why it matters
This is a big moment for Minnesota and Michigan's gymnastics programs. It's inspiring to see underdogs rise and compete at the national level. If you're a fan, it's a great time to show your support. If you have kids in gymnastics, share these stories of perseverance and success.
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