COLUMBIA, Mo. – The No. 8 Mizzou gymnastics team has secured the No. 2 seed for the NCAA Championship Lexington Regional. They will compete against No. 9 Arkansas, No. 21 North Carolina State, and No. 27 Maryland on Friday, April 3, at noon CT at the Historic Memorial Coliseum. This was announced on ESPNU.
The field for the Lexington Regional includes:
- No. 1 Oklahoma
- No. 8 Missouri
- No. 9 Arkansas
- No. 16 Kentucky
- No. 18 Ohio State
- No. 21 North Carolina State
- No. 27 Maryland
- No. 31 Central Michigan
- No. 36 Rutgers
Mizzou has been on a roll, making its 11th straight NCAA Regional appearance. This is significant as they have also earned a top seed for the second consecutive year, showcasing their consistency in gymnastics. According to a recent NCAA report, Mizzou has ranked in the top 16 for five years running, demonstrating a strong program.
In the competition format, the top two teams from each meet will advance to the NCAA Lexington Regional Final on Sunday, April 5, at 4 p.m. CT. The winners will then head to the NCAA Championship Semifinal in Fort Worth, Texas, scheduled for April 16.
Additionally, both the top all-around competitor and the top event specialist from each region will earn the chance to compete individually at the national level, further emphasizing the high stakes of this championship.
The excitement among the fans is palpable. Mizzou’s social media channels have seen an uptick in engagement, with supporters expressing their enthusiasm ahead of the event. This reflects a growing trend across sports where fans actively follow and rally behind their teams online.
All regional meets will be streamed on ESPN+, so fans can catch the action live. You can find more about Mizzou gymnastics at their official site, MUTigers.com.
As the Tigers gear up for this pivotal competition, their commitment to excellence shines through. The countdown to the NCAA Championship has begun!
