What a fun little Big Ten/MAC crossover! It’s senior night in Covelli, and we’re bidding farewell to a lot of really talented gymnasts which is always a little heartbreaking.
This one carries more weight for Kent State than any other team. With over three points of upside to their NQS, the Golden Flashes could ride a good number here straight into regionals. There’s a lot of regular season gymnastics left, but with a 194.550 hanging around its NQS, and a string of 195s and 196s over the past month, Kent State has to be excited to see how high a good day here can take it. While this team’s high 197.725 came at the notorious Tennessee meet, it also scored a 196.925 at home on February 11, which is competitive with Illinois and Ohio State.
Bowling Green has had a pretty chaotic season. With scores ranging from 191 to a near-196 (both away!), it’s hard to say which version of the Falcons will show up. Bars is the kicker: Weeks when the event goes well, the team score is much healthier than weeks with bars misses. If Bowling Green can put up a high-48 there, things will be looking up.
The Illini also have something to prove. They’re coming off of back-to-back 196.850s, and have yet to hit 197, a number that is certainly realistic. Hitting that…
