Heading into week seven, big quad meets take center stage along with a slate of meets with possible upsets. Lineups are firming up and routines are sharpening for the postseason, with crucial NQS scores looming.
Must-Watch Meets
Mizzou to the Lou
With Florida, Illinois, Lindenwood, and Missouri
Friday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. ET | SECN
Prediction: 86.08% Florida, 13.54% Missouri, 0.37% Illinois, 0.01% Lindenwood
This quad meet, the successor of the GymQuarters meet of years past, is the sort of pleasingly incongruous quad that we’re usually only treated to at the beginning and end of the season.
A Gators team that seems to be figuring things out will love the opportunity to get a comfortable road score, but don’t forget the upside that Missouri has. For Lindenwood, meanwhile, this is a virtual home meet and should be a fun environment, and Illinois is comfortable as an underdog.
Additional notes about the predictions: The Gators are the favorites to win this matchup, but Missouri could pull off the upset. Missouri’s best chance comes if it can win beam, raising its win percentage to 45%. If the Tigers can win both beam and vault, then they become strong favorites to win with a 78% chance. Jocelyn Moore is the most impactful individual for Missouri in this one, pulling…
