Tuscaloosa To Host NCAA Gymnastics Regional In April

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Alabama gymnastics team is set to host the NCAA Regional in Tuscaloosa for the 17th time from April 3-6.

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Alabama will face off against Florida, California, Oregon State, Clemson, Iowa, North Carolina, North Carolina State, and Rutgers in the regional competition.

"This is a very exciting moment for our program and the state of Alabama," head coach Ashley Johnston said. "Coming off the SEC Championships in Birmingham and now hosting an NCAA Regional in Tuscaloosa, it's a special opportunity for us to be in as the sport of gymnastics continues to grow across the state. Next weekend at Coleman Coliseum, fans will see some incredible gymnastics, as every team set to compete is highly talented. Our focus will be on staying present, blocking out the noise, and taking it one day at a time."

This year marks the first time since 2021 that Alabama will host the regional, following a second-place finish in that year’s competition.

Clemson and Rutgers will kick off the regional action Thursday, April 3, with a 2 p.m. meet.

The winner will then move on to the second of two four-team sessions on Friday, April 4.

The first session on Friday will begin at 1 p.m., featuring Alabama, California, Iowa, and North Carolina. At 7 p.m. on Friday, Florida, NC State, Oregon State, and the winner of the Clemson-Rutgers matchup will compete in the second session.

The top-two teams from each Friday session will meet in the regional final at 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, with the two best teams advancing to the NCAA Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, April 17-19.

In addition to the team competition, individual all-around and event specialists from Ball State, Central Michigan, Clemson, New Hampshire, Northern Illinois, Rutgers, Southeast Missouri State, and Western Michigan will also be in Tuscaloosa to qualify for nationals.

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