NCAA Regional Championships April 4th

Another step in the confusing system used by the NCAA to determine who earns the right to compete at Championships 2009. The top 2 teams from each meet advance:

West Region – in Seattle, Washington (University of Washington, host)
Teams
1. Utah
2. Auburn
3. Illinois
4. Boise State
5. Washington
6. San Jose State

North Central Region – in Iowa City, Iowa (University of Iowa, host)
Teams
1. Florida
2. UCLA
3. Minnesota
4. Denver
5. Iowa State
6. Iowa

South Central Region – in Fayetteville, Arkansas (University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, host)
Teams
1. Stanford
2. Arkansas
3. Michigan
4. Arizona
5. Arizona State
6. Southern Utah

Central Region – in Columbus, Ohio (The Ohio State University, host)
Teams
1. LSU
2. Oregon State
3. Ohio State
4. Kent State
5. Kentucky
6. Michigan State

Northeast Region – in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, host)
Teams
1. Alabama
2. Oklahoma
3. Missouri
4. Central Michigan
5. New Hampshire
6. Maryland

Southeast Region – in Raleigh, North Carolina (North Carolina State University, host)
Teams
1. Georgia
2. Penn State
3. Nebraska
4. West Virginia
5. North Carolina State
6. North Carolina

commentary on College Gymnastics Board

The teams I’ve bolded are expected to qualify to one of the 12 team positions at Championships. But upsets happen. Nebraska will be fighting hard to finish in the top 2 in the SE Region, for example.

All 6 Regional Championships are held the same day, starting at 6PM local time. If you can attend any of the 6 competitions, do it. They are a blast.

“We are excited to be able to host Michigan, Stanford and the rest of the field,” said Arkansas co-head coach Rene Cook. “Michigan and Stanford are solid programs and we know we will have to hit our routines well to qualify to the National Championships. …

ARKANSAS GYMNASTICS

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Finals April 16-18, 2009
Bob Devaney Sports Center
Lincoln, Nebraska
Host: University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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