Taylor Ingle of Southeast Missouri Gymnastics is set to compete in the 2026 NCAA Regionals on Friday, April 3, at 6 p.m. CT, held at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Ingle, who will perform on the vault, is making her second consecutive appearance at nationals after an impressive showing in 2025. This event marks a historic moment as Ingle becomes only the fourth gymnast in SEMO history to compete in this apparatus at the NCAA level.

By the Numbers
  • Ingle has a National Qualifying Score (NQS) of 9.848 on vault, the highest on her team.
  • She scored a season-high of 9.875 at the 2026 Midwest Independent Conference Championships.
  • Ingle participated in the all-around at last year's regional, scoring a 38.800.
Yes, But

While Ingle enters as a strong contender, the competition includes elite programs like Oklahoma and Kentucky, which have a history of strong performances at the NCAA level.

State of Play
  • The regional meet features teams including Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Ohio State.
  • Ingle will rotate with Central Michigan or Rutgers during her competition.
What's Next

If Ingle performs well, she could secure a spot at the national championships, further solidifying her legacy with SEMO Gymnastics.

Bottom Line

Ingle's performance on vault at the upcoming regional could be pivotal, as success here not only enhances her individual career but also uplifts the SEMO Gymnastics program's profile on a national scale.