This Big Ten matchup promises to be exciting, with both teams in contention for the win. Minnesota may have fallen to Michigan State in week six, but its 196.800 score remains impressive. A fully healthy Mya Hooten and consistent performances from freshman Ava Stewart will be key as the Gophers aim for a big road score tonight. Ohio State, on the other hand, struggled last week, posting a season-low 195.475 in a loss to Illinois. The potential absence of Payton Harris, who was seen on crutches, puts added pressure on the Buckeyes. If she’s out of the lineups, Ohio State will need standout routines from Tory Vetter and Sidney Washington to stay competitive.
Rotation 1: Ohio State vault, Minnesota bars
Washington (OSU): Starts off with a big yurchenko full, solid landing. 9.825
Jencks (Minn): Piked tkatchev, catches close with bent arms. Pak down, better. Floaty double layout with a hop back. 9.750
Grimes (OSU): Yurchenko full with a hop forward, could use more distance. 9.775
Harrington (Minn): Maloney to pak with some leg form. Good handstands throughout. Huge full in, stumbles back on the landing but solid routine. 9.675
Vetter (OSU): Big yurchenko full with a hop. 9.800
Crump (Minn): Toe on, maloney, pak. Handstands are a little short. Big double…
