TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona Gymnastics has been selected to participate in the NCAA Norman Regional at Lloyd Noble Center following an impressive final three meets of the regular season, scoring 196.300 and above in all three competitions.
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This is the Arizona's third straight regional appearance and 33rd appearance all-time. The GymCats made history this season when they beat Utah for the first time in program history with a season best score of 196.850.
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"The program is very excited to qualify to the Norman regional," said head coach
John Court. "We have been a very competitive team in the regular season and our schedule and goals have prepared us for the postseason."
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Arizona finished the regular season with a 196.300 NQS and will compete in a play-in meet against West Virginia on Wednesday, March 30 at 1 p.m. MST. The winner will advance to the eight-team round of the Norman Regional.
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Four GymCats were selected to compete as individuals in the postseason.
Malia Hargrove (39.300 NQS) qualified for the all-around,
Alysen Fears (9.870 NQS) qualified on the uneven bars,
Sirena Linton (9.900 NQS) qualified on the balance beam, and
Caroline Herry (9.895 NQS) qualified on the floor exercise.
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Tickets for the Norman Regional are currently on sale
here.
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Norman Regional (hosted by Oklahoma):
*Oklahoma
Minnesota
California
Arizona State
Arkansas
Boise State
Utah State
West Virginia
Arizona
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