Michigan should make the Regional Finals, but no one is touching Oklahoma this season. They have been impressive all season long. It'll be down to Bama and Michigan for the Finals along with Oklahoma.
Of course, Michigan gets perennial powerhouse Oklahoma (who won the national championship in 2023, 2022, 2019, 2017, and 2016) and a tough Alabama team in their regional.
Only the top two teams from the regional advance to the championship. Michigan has had a good year, but not great (by their standards). Going to need to hit every routine.
Top 25 teams in each regional, with my (homer) picks to advance in bold.
Tough regional with #1 Oklahoma, #8 Alabama, #11 Michigan, #16 NC State, #17 ohio state, #23 Kent State, #25 Penn State.
Arkansas regional features #2 LSU, #7 Kentucky, #12 Arkansas, #15 Minnesota, #18 Oregon State, and #24 Arizona.
California regional has #3 Cal, #6 Denver, #9 UCLA, #14 Auburn, #19 Stanford, #22 Arizona State.
Florida regional comprises #4 Florida, #5 Utah, #10 michigan state, #13 Missouri, #20 Georgia, #21 Towson.
Rankings are HERE
That’s a tough regional - but, it’s at home. If you’re nearby - visit Crisler and see what these women can do. It’s impressive.
Go Blue!
I wonder where all these teams stay in Ann Arbor.
I think the Marriott in Ypsi will be pretty full.
Welp, the gymnastics team was leading their regional session until the final rotation (beam, of course). Two athletes fell off (they had to count one of the falls), and Michigan finished in third place. Alabama and Penn State advanced to the regional final. Michigan's season is done. A disappointing end to a sub-par season.