One of last week’s biggest storylines was Florida becoming the first team to break the 198 mark this season. The question now is whether the Gators can maintain that high-scoring potential outside of SEC competition. Head coach Jenny Rowland often experiments with her lineups early in the season, so expect some movement here. Watch to see if both Leanne Wong and Anya Pilgrim compete in the all-around, as that could signal how seriously Florida is taking this meet.
Florida isn’t a lock for the win, though. Utah is more than capable of challenging the Gators on all four events. Despite the loss of star freshman Avery Neff, the Red Rocks have shown impressive resilience. Vault and floor depth remain a bit of a question for Utah, so don’t be surprised if head coach Carly Dockendorf also tweaks her lineups to maximize scoring potential.
As for West Virginia, it would take an extraordinary performance for the Mountaineers to place higher than third in this meet. However, they’ll be aiming for a strong showing to jumpstart their season. After making nine consecutive regional appearances, West Virginia struggled last year and hasn’t yet rebounded. Hosting two top-tier teams could help boost their scores, but they’ll need to bring their best gymnastics…
