Two seasons after the two separate ECAC gymnastics conferences were merged into the GEC, this new conference continues to look like an absolutely great idea. The Division II contenders have always been able to stay competitive with their Division I peers, and that was proven anew when Southern Connecticut’s historic season kept Cornell out of USAG nationals. From top to bottom, this conference is plucky and contentious.
The preseason is starting and 2024 will be here before we know it. That means it’s time for our annual potential lineups analysis! As gymnasts get back into the gym with new goals for the new season, we’re breaking their prospects down and taking a look at what each team’s lineups may look like come January—from who’s expected to contribute, holes that need to be filled, and exciting upgrades fans should look out for.
No. 62 Southern Connecticut
Southern Connecticut could hardly have dreamed of a better 2023 season. The Owls set team program records on three events en route to qualifying a full team to the USAG national championship and finishing an astonishing sixth. An upset loss to Bridgeport at the GEC championship (with a great team score!) was maybe the only blip. Coach Byron Knox’s monster rosters make SCSU one of the hardest…
