The switch to NQS rankings is Monday! That means it’s starting to be crunch time for many schools looking to make regionals or secure a seeded or favorable spot in the postseason. And, with just a few away meets left for some squads, this is when things get real.
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Session One with Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio State, and Rutgers
Friday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. ET | BTN
Prediction: 71.59% Michigan State, 14.95% Minnesota, 12.54% Ohio State, 0.91% Nebraska, 0.01% Rutgers
Though nothing is fully locked in yet, the undefeated Spartans have all but secured a night session spot at Big Tens in March. Minnesota and Ohio State are also both likely contenders for two of the three remaining spots and will be battling each other here. Both can push Michigan State on their best days. The Buckeyes have been on a roll, especially since getting Jojo Warga back in the beam lineup two weeks ago. Despite their stronger season high, the Gophers have spent fewer weeks over 197 and will need a best hit to make a move.
Nebraska has hit some strong numbers, besting conference foes Illinois, Iowa, and Penn State. If any team in the top group falters, the Huskers are lurking. Despite a few complete, solid performances on the year, Rutgers is hanging behind the…
