No. 23 Denver Gymnastics is set to compete in the NCAA Second Round on April 3, facing No. 5 Alabama, No. 12 Utah, and No. 25 Oregon State. The meet will be held at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Oregon, where Denver aims to advance to the NCAA Regional Final. Denver's previous performance at the Big 12 Championship saw them secure second place, with a team score of 196.575, driven by standout performances from senior Cecilia Cooley. The team is looking to build on its strong rankings, with No. 12 on floor, and significant individual achievements as they go into the regional competition.

By the Numbers
  • Denver's team score at the Big 12 Championship was 196.575, their fifth-highest of the season.
  • Cooley registered a career-high score of 9.925 on beam, tying for co-runner-up.
State of Play
  • This marks Denver's 27th consecutive season qualifying for NCAA Regionals.
  • Denver finished just .010 points away from improving its national qualifying score (NQS).
What's Next

If Denver secures a top-two finish in the afternoon session, they will advance to the NCAA Regional Final on April 5 at 5 p.m. PT.

Bottom Line

Denver is poised for success in the NCAA Second Round, leveraging strong recent performances and aiming for a return to the NCAA Championship Final. Key athletes like Cooley are critical as the team seeks to continue its tradition of excellence in collegiate gymnastics.