Washington is hosting its first-ever quad meet as a member of the Big Ten conference and has invited three formidable opponents to test first-year head coach Jessa Hansen Parker’s squad. Stanford joins Washington in navigating new territory, as it enters its first season as a member of the ACC.
Stanford enters the meet as the favorite after a stellar fifth-place finish at last year’s NCAA championships, marking its highest placement since 2015. Head coach Tabitha Yim’s roster is brimming with talent, including a host of level 10 standouts like Jamie Dugan and elite-caliber athletes, such as Ui Soma and Levi Jung-Ruiviar. With the departure of perfect 10-scorer Chloe Widner, particularly on beam and floor, today’s meet will offer a glimpse at how the Cardinal is adjusting and building on its breakout 2024 season.
UC Davis and Boise State both arrive fresh off winning their respective conference championships in 2024. UC Davis made history last season by breaking the 197.000 barrier for the first time just two meets before the MPSF championship. Boise State, while missing 2023 NCAA vault runner-up Courtney Blackson, will lean heavily on 2024 Mountain West Gymnast of the Year Emily Lopez. Lopez, a three-event specialist, boasts career-highs of at least 9.925…
