While the majority of NCAA athletes had a week off last week, many NCAA athletes like Brandon Dang and Taylor Christopulos fought for, and earned, spots on the U.S. National Team at Winter Cup. This weekend, 12 of the 15 teams return to collegiate competition beginning with a tri-meet at Cal.

February 28 (6 pm PT): OU and Nebraska @ Cal

This weekend’s gymnastics kicks off with the Nebraska and Oklahoma at California. Oklahoma is definitely the favorite to win this meet. Battle pommel horse continues with a match-up between Ignacio Yockers (Oklahoma) and Aidan Li (Cal) on pommel horse, ranked 4th and 5th on this event currently. Either or both of these two could very easily move up in the rankings this weekend. OU Star, Fuzzy Benas, is expected to return to NCAA on several events which will likely boost OU's final score.

Watch: https://virti.us/session?s=HHNWYhYJ1e

Live Scores: https://virti.us/session?s=HHNWYhYJ1e

March 1 (1 pm CT): Army and Greenville @ Illinois

On Saturday, Army and Greenville will travel to Illinois. This will be a tight competition for Army and Greenville, who are neck and neck just outside of the top ten teams right now. Illinois is the projected winner, though they are surely focused on staying in the top five and potentially moving up. Keep an eye on Illinois’ Brandon Dang, who just took home the gold medal on pommel horse at Winter Cup.

Watch: https://www.bigtenplus.com/en-int/livestream/army-greenville-at-illinois/1856786

Live Scores: https://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=584548

March 1 (2 pm ET): Springfield @ Navy

Navy will be hosting Springfield this weekend. Though Navy is on track to best Springfield based on team score, the teams are currently tied for 9th place on rings. It will be interesting to see how those standings shift this weekend. Additionally, you’ll want to keep your eyes on Kaleb Palacio of Springfield, who was the rookie of the week for Week 7.

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Live Scores:  https://virti.us/session?s=D2OKJS3fkQ

March 1 (4 pm ET): Stanford @ Penn State

Saturday’s gymnastics will finish with the Cardinals taking on the Nittany Lions at home. Though Stanford is five spots ahead of Penn State in team rankings, the two are well matched on floor, vault, and parallel bars. Those will be tight rotations with little room for error on either side.

Watch: https://www.bigtenplus.com/en-int/livestream/stanf

Live Scores:   https://roadtonationals.com/results/scheduleM/meet/7917

March 2 (1 pm CT): William & Mary @ Simpson

Rounding out the weekend, William & Mary will take on Simpson. Vault fans should keep their eyes on Tribe Freshman Connor Barrow, whose stunning Yurchenko 2.5 earned a 14.5 earlier this season, which is the third highest scoring single vault in the NCAA. Neutral Deductions editor, Kensley Behel, will be commentating the meet on Virtius.

Watch: https://simpsonathletics.com/links/9o5mik

Live Scores: https://virti.us/session?s=79vEnDONou

Article by: Matt Woodward

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