The 2023 NCAA Gymnastics Championships are finally HERE, and the first of two semifinals officially kicks off the festivities! The two top teams from this afternoon advance to Saturday’s championship final, and individual scores today will determine event winners. This session features No. 2 Florida, No. 6 LSU, No. 7 California, and No. 13 Denver, alongside individuals from Boise State, Ohio State, Stanford, Penn State, Missouri, and Michigan State. View the full slate of individuals and their events here.
With just one top-five team in this semifinal (compared to three in this evening’s), this is considered more of an open race between the two. Denver made it here in upset fashion—winning its home regional—while the Tigers won a tiebreak over third-seeded Michigan to qualify as well. California upended Florida to take the Pittsburgh regional title after Gator superstar Trinity Thomas withdrew from regionals mid-floor routine in round two to injury.
The biggest storyline will be Florida and how much/little Thomas competes, as her status is day-to-day. While the Gators are strong enough without her to be a favorite to advance to the final, it’s no gimme, as the trio of other teams have been above 198 this season. But Leanne Wong and Kayla DiCello have also been…
