Creslyn Brose and Delaynee Rodriguez have qualified for the 2026 NCAA National Collegiate Women鈥檚 Gymnastics Championships as Individual Event Specialists. The event is set for April 16 at Dickies Arena in Ft. Worth, Texas, with Brose competing on floor exercise and Rodriguez on balance beam. Both gymnasts secured their spots by being the highest scorers on their events from non-advancing teams at the NCAA Lexington Regional. Brose will make her second NCAA Championship appearance, while Rodriguez will debut at Nationals.

By the Numbers
  • Brose scored 9.925 to win the Regional floor championship.
  • Rodriguez achieved a score of 9.900 on the balance beam, finishing third at the Regional.
State of Play
  • Kentucky has qualified two gymnasts in 2026, continuing the trend since 2016.
  • Rodriguez has been a consistent performer, scoring at least 9.900 in eight meets this season.
What's Next

Both gymnasts will compete during Session II of the National Semifinals on April 16, with hopes of winning individual national titles. The results will determine all individual champions regardless of team competition outcomes.

Bottom Line

The advancement of Brose and Rodriguez underscores Kentucky's strong gymnastics program and its consistent representation at the NCAA Championships, reflecting both individual talent and team tradition.