The Western Michigan gymnastics team is poised for the 2026 Mid-American Conference Championship Meet, taking place this Saturday at 2 p.m. in Bowling Green. WMU holds the third-highest National Qualifying Score (NQS) of 195.078, just behind Kent State and Ball State. The championship will be broadcast live on ESPN+ and YouTube, showcasing all four events simultaneously. Key competitors include Central Michigan, who leads the MAC with a score of 195.544, having only lost to them once during the regular season.

By the Numbers
  • WMU's NQS: 195.078 (3rd in MAC)
  • Central Michigan's NQS: 195.544 (1st in MAC)
  • Reese Samuelson's NQS on bars: 9.855 (4th in MAC)
  • Brook Gelesko's NQS on vault: 9.805 (4th in MAC)
State of Play
  • WMU ranks fourth in vault, bars, and floor with their NQS scores.
  • Broncos posted season-best averages, especially on beam with a team score of 49.125.
  • Top performers like Gelesko and Samuelson are positioned for strong individual runs.
What's Next

Following the championship, WMU will focus on qualifying for the NCAA regionals, aiming to leverage their strong team performances and NQS rankings to secure a postseason berth.

Bottom Line

The Broncos must capitalize on their competitive edge in key events, particularly in an intense MAC championship setting, to maintain momentum and propel themselves into regional competition.