Sun Devils Face Uphill Battle in NCAA Gymnastics Regional
Tempe, AZ – The Arizona State Sun Devils are set to host the NCAA Gymnastics Regional at Desert Financial Arena, but their path to the national championships won’t be easy. ASU (11-8, 2-3 in Big 12) qualified for the eighth-straight season and faces a familiar foe in the first round: the Arizona Wildcats.
Rematch with Arizona Looms Large
The Sun Devils and Wildcats will square off on Wednesday, April 1, at 2 p.m. MST in a play-in meet. Arizona narrowly defeated ASU in their previous encounter on March 6, with a score of 196.400 to 196.000. This upcoming match presents an immediate opportunity for redemption. The winner advances to the second round.
Regional Competition Heats Up
Should ASU overcome Arizona, they’ll face a challenging second round session featuring No. 3 seed Florida, No. 14 seed California and Penn State on April 2 at 7 p.m. The other second-round session will pit No. 6 seed Georgia, No. 11 seed Michigan State, BYU, and Southern Utah against each other at 1 p.m. On April 2.
Path to Nationals: A Two-Step Process
The top two teams from each session of the second round will advance to the regional finals on April 4, likewise at Desert Financial Arena. From the regional finals, the top two teams, along with top individual performers, will earn a coveted spot at the national championships in Fort Worth, Texas, from April 17-19.
ASU’s Recent Performance and Conference Standing
Arizona State finished fourth at the Big 12 Championship with a score of 195.225, surpassing Arizona’s 194.725. This marked ASU’s best conference championship finish since 2021, when they also placed fourth at the Pac-12 Championship.
Beyond Gymnastics: A Busy Week for ASU Athletics
The NCAA Regional isn’t the only sporting event on the ASU calendar. Here’s a appear at other upcoming competitions:
March 29
- Women’s tennis vs Iowa State, noon
- Baseball vs West Virginia, 5:05 p.m.
March 30
- Men’s golf at Maridoe Invitational, all day
- Baseball vs San Diego State, 6:35 p.m.
April 1
- Gymnastics vs Arizona, 2 p.m.
April 2
- Softball at Kansas, 3 p.m.
- Baseball at Arizona, 6:05 p.m.
FAQ
Q: Where will the NCAA Gymnastics Regional be held?
A: Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Arizona.
Q: When does ASU’s first-round match against Arizona take place?
A: Wednesday, April 1, at 2 p.m. MST.
Q: What do teams need to do to qualify for the national championships?
A: Finish in the top two at their regional, or be a top all-around/event specialist from a non-advancing team.
Q: What was ASU’s score in their previous match against Arizona?
A: Arizona won 196.400 – 196.000.
Did you recognize? ASU has qualified for the NCAA Regionals for eight consecutive seasons.
Stay tuned for updates on the Sun Devils’ performance throughout the NCAA Regional!
