The top teams in the MAC had breakthrough seasons in 2023, pulling in a host of team records and regionals berths. Lineup depth has typically separated them from the seven-strong pack’s season rankings, but this conference is also infamous for its gauntlet of a championship. Anything can happen during those seven rotations, with the winning team occasionally serving as an example of “having the best gymnastics on that day”.
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. 27 Western Michigan
If the Broncos set out to do anything last year, it was to make sure casual fans never call great team scores a fluke ever again. They maxed out at a team record 197.100, relying heavily on consistent upperclassmen and giving depth routines as many exhibition opportunities as possible.
| Losses: | Ronni Binstock, Brenna Woodruff (transfer, Indiana State diving) | |||
| Gains: | Leanne Desmond, Brooke… | |||
