The No. 13 Minnesota gymnastics team made history by qualifying for its first-ever Final Four after securing second place at the NCAA Gymnastics Semifinals in Fort Worth, Texas, with a record score of 197.4625. Head coach Jenny Hansen praised the team's determination and performance, especially senior Brooklyn Rowray, who clinched the beam title with a score of 9.9625, becoming only the second Gopher to earn a national title. The previous best finish for Minnesota was sixth in 2022, and they are now set to compete against powerhouse teams Oklahoma, LSU, and Florida in the upcoming Four on the Floor meet.

By the Numbers
  • Minnesota scored a record 197.4625, the best score at nationals in program history.
  • Brooklyn Rowray's score of 9.9625 on beam is her seventh score of 9.925 or better in the last eight meets.
State of Play
  • After three rotations, Minnesota was in third place but finished strong with a 49.3875 on bars.
  • They also boasted four NCAA Championships All-Americans, with standout performances across multiple events.
What's Next

On Saturday, April 18, Minnesota will compete in the Four on the Floor meet, aiming for a strong upset against top-ranked Oklahoma, No. 2 LSU, and No. 3 Florida.

Bottom Line

This achievement marks a historic moment for Minnesota gymnastics as they look to capitalize on their momentum and aim for a national title in the final meet.