Scores continued trending up in Week 9, as evidenced by the 25 programs that have tied or set new NQS records so far this season. Far more compelling are the number of tightly contested meets and outright upsets that we’re seeing, as teams and individuals alike make their final push for the postseason. Power rankings are all about momentum, so expect a good bit of shuffling (and probably a few surprises) from here on out.
Teams
1. Oklahoma, 198.650 and 198.300
2. California, 198.100
3. Florida, 198.225
4. Kentucky, 198.100
5. LSU, 198.325
6. Utah, 197.700
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: Oklahoma posted a team score over 198.600 for the second week in a row thanks to event totals of 49.600 or better on three events (including a second consecutive 49.800 on bars). The Sooners followed up that performance with a paltry 198.300 at Texas Woman’s Sunday afternoon that’s too low to even factor into the team’s NQS.
The Golden Bears continued to prove their mettle with a decisive win over the visiting Red Rocks, positioning themselves well for the program’s first (and last) outright regular season Pac-12 title next weekend. Utah responded well to adversity on the road—pulling lone all-arounder MaKenna Smith halfway through due to caution—and put up an…
