3-28-2024 4:06am

TU GYMNASTICS

Towson Gymnastics Qualifies for NCAA Championships Against Utah, Michigan State, and Maryland

The Towson University gymnastics team secured a spot in the NCAA Championships in Gainesville, Florida, after being selected among the top-36 nationally ranked teams, following their victory at the 2024 East Atlantic Gymnastic League.

The Tigers, ranked 21st, will compete against top teams like Utah, Michigan State, and Maryland in a quad meet on April 4, with a chance to advance to the subsequent round on April 6. Towson, the EAGL champions for the second consecutive year, earned this opportunity by finishing with a final score of 197.300 at the league championship. This marks their fourth consecutive appearance at the NCAA Championships, aiming for a stronger finish than last year's close battle with Penn State.

The Big Picture

The success of Towson's gymnastics team reflects their consistent performance and progression in the NCAA Championships, showcasing their competitive strength in the collegiate gymnastics landscape.

By the Numbers

The Tigers finished the regular season ranked 21st nationally.
Maryland State won the Big Ten Championship with a score of 197.500, while Maryland placed fifth with a score of 196.775. Utah scored 198.000 to win the Pac-12 Championship.

State of Play

Towson University gymnastics team qualified for the NCAA Championships after securing the top-36 national rank.
They will face tough competition from conference champions like Michigan State and Maryland, along with top-ranked Utah, in the upcoming quad meet.

Bottom Line

Towson Gymnastics' qualification for the NCAA Championships demonstrates their prowess and consistency, setting the stage for an intense competition against formidable opponents, including conference champions, as they seek to advance in the tournament.

NO. 21 TOWSON GYMNASTICS QUALIFIES FOR NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

TOWSON, Md. -The Towson University gymnastics team is headed to Gainesville, Florida to compete in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament.

The top-36 nationally ranked gymnastics teams qualify for the NCAA tournament. The Tigers, champions of the 2024 East Atlantic Gymnastic League, finished the regular season ranked 21st.

Towson will face No.5 Utah, No.12 Michigan State and No.26 Maryland in a quad meet on April 5 at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. The teams that finish first and second at the meet will advance to round three on April 7 in Gainesville.

The Tigers earned their second consecutive EAGL Championship title, winning the meet on Saturday, March 23 with a final score of 197.300.

This will be Towson's fourth consecutive trip to the NCAA Championships. Last year, the Black & Gold competed against Penn State in the first round at the Pittsburgh Regionals. The Tigers fell to the Nittany Lions, 195.450-195.700, after a close back-and-forth battle.

Polina Belanovski, Isabella Minervini, Clara Hong and Carmella Calafati picked up individual first-place finishes in all four events. Minervini, Belanovski and Vaillancourt competed the following day as individuals in the second round against gymnasts from Maryland, Arizona State and Florida. Minervini placed second overall on bars with a 9.950.

The Tigers will be in for tough competition as they will be competing against two other conference champions. Michigan State won the Big Ten Championship on Saturday with a 197.500 while Maryland took fifth after posting a 196.775. Utah won the Pac-12 Championship, scoring a 198.000.