Week 9 Power Rankings & Schedule
Major Movement in the GymACT
Every week we’ll be releasing a “Power Rankings” that aims to provide a fluid picture of how each team across the NCAA is doing at the moment and where we see them heading. The (+) or (-) next to each team relates to how far they rose or fell from the week before.
This year’s Power Rankings are the top teams in each association based on the average individual rankings of three individuals:
Bailey Perez (former Stanford gymnast)
Ben Cooperman (former Penn State gymnast)
Max Soifer (former Washington gymnast)
NCAA
1. Stanford (-)
The US National Team was named this past Wednesday and 47% of the team is made up of current or future Stanford gymnasts. The Cardinal also added two names to the Senior Development Team. This is arguably the most talented roster ever featured in NCAA Gymnastics and it will be interesting to see just how powerful this team will be come postseason.
This weekend: Air Force, California @ Stanford Saturday, March 5 at 7pm
How to watch: Stanford Live Stream or Virtius
2. Oklahoma (-)
Oklahoma had the week off as a team with Vitaliy Guimaraes, Jack Freeman, Raydel Gamboa, Fuzzy Benas, and Zachary Nunez all competing at Winter Cup. Guimaraes made his all-around debut and his 83.95 earned him the competition title. With Guimaraes back on track, the Sooners should see a big jump in their score in the coming weeks as they chase down Stanford for the number one ranking.
This weekend: Oklahoma, W&M @ Springfield Sunday, March 6 at 12pm
How to watch: Springfield YouTube
3. Michigan (-)
Like most teams this past weekend, the Wolverines had the weekend off with Paul Juda, Crew Bold, and David Willett competing at Winter Cup. Travel delays hindered the Michigan crew from showing routines during day one but the organizers let the three Michigan men compete during finals. While the Wolverine’s performances at Winter Cup were not as dominant as Stanford’s or Oklahoma’s, Paul Juda showed that he is a force to be reckoned with. Juda’s performance should be encouraging for Michigan as they look to push into the number two spot with a big showing this coming weekend at Army.
This weekend: Michigan, W&M @ Army Saturday, March 5 at 1pm
How to watch: TBD
4. Nebraska (-)
Good news hit Lincoln this past Wednesday with Joey Pepe being named to the USA Men’s Senior Development team. The Huskers will look to build on the positives as they host Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and KC United this Saturday.
This weekend: Illinois, Iowa, KC United, Minnesota @ Nebraska Saturday, March 5 at 6pm
How to watch: BTN+
5. Illinois (-)
The Illini had the week off and held their number five position in the rankings. Michael Fletcher competed for Illinois at Winter Cup this past weekend where he placed sixth on pommel horse. They will have a big opportunity to make a move in the rankings this weekend as they face off against number four ranked Nebraska.
This weekend: Illinois, Iowa, KC United, Minnesota @ Nebraska Saturday, March 5 at 6pm
How to watch: BTN+
6. Ohio State (-)
Ohio State holds steady after a week off in which Kazuki Hayashi competed at Winter cup. The Buckeyes will have a much anticipated showdown at Penn State this weekend. This Big Ten regular season matchup will help to determine who will enter the Big Ten Championships as the bottom seed.
This weekend: Ohio State @ Penn State Saturday, March 5 at 2pm
How to watch: BTN+
7. Cal (-)
Noah Newfeld represented the Golden Bears in Texas this past weekend, posting a respectable 76.20. He and Yu-Chen Lee will look to lead this team into the back half of the season and build on their 400+ performance from just over a week ago. Cal will head to Stanford on Stanford.
This weekend: Air Force, California @ Stanford Saturday, March 5 at 7pm
How to watch: Stanford Live Stream or Virtius
8. Penn State (-)
Penn State holds their number eight spot after the weekend off. The Nittany Lions sent several to Winter Cup this past weekend including Michael Jaroh, Matt Cormier, and Michael Artlip. Jaroh had a strong performance, placing third on high bar. Penn State will be looking to improve their ranking in the coming weeks, and have the opportunity to do so as they face off against number six Ohio State this Saturday.
This weekend: Ohio State @ Penn State Saturday, March 5 at 2pm
How to watch: BTN+
9. Navy (-)
Navy had the week off while freshman phenom, Isaiah Drake took on the country at Winter cup. This strong Navy team will rest for one more week before they take on ECAC foe, William & Mary, on Saturday, March 12th in Williamsburg.
10. Army (-)
After having the week off for Winter Cup, Army will host a very interesting competition where William & Mary and Michigan will head to West Point. The Black Knights will have a tough matchup with the Tribe who are coming off far and away their best performance of the year.
This weekend: Michigan, W&M @ Army Saturday, March 5 at 1pm
How to watch: TBD
11. Springfield (-)
Springfield’s 369.30 this past weekend holds them in the number 11 position. They are currently in a tricky spot as they are still several points short of passing up Army, all while having Air Force close on their heels. They will be looking to put up a big score this weekend as they host Oklahoma and W&M.
This weekend: Oklahoma, W&M @ Springfield Sunday, March 6 at 12pm
How to watch: Springfield YouTube
12. Air Force (-)
The Falcon’s spot at number 12 remains the same after a week off in which Sophomore Garrett Braunton competed at Winter Cup. Air Force will be back in action with MPSF rivals Cal and Stanford in Palo Alto this Saturday, March 5th.
This weekend: Air Force, California @ Stanford Saturday, March 5 at 7pm
How to watch: Stanford Live Stream or Virtius
13. William & Mary (-)
After struggling for the first half of the season, William & Mary crushed their previous season high of 367.45 this weekend when they posted a 380.80 against Springfield. The Tribe will need to prove that this score is not an outlier and will have the chance to do so this weekend when they head to West Point.
This weekend: Michigan, W&M @ Army Saturday, March 5 at 1pm
How to watch: TBD
This weekend: Oklahoma, W&M @ Springfield Sunday, March 6 at 12pm
How to watch: Springfield YouTube
GymACT
1. Iowa (-)
Iowa had the week off as a team, but both Evan Davis and James Friedman represented at Winter Cup. Davis was able to put together a 77.80 performance on day one, good enough to take thirteenth in a very impressive field. He will lead this team in a packed competition this weekend at Nebraska.
This weekend: Illinois, Iowa, KC United, Minnesota @ Nebraska Saturday, March 5 at 6pm
How to watch: BTN+
2. Arizona (+1)
A commanding win at the Rob Survick Invitational this past weekend bumped Arizona to number two in the GymACT rankings. AMG’s 377.50 was their best of the year and the exact momentum they were looking for heading into USAG Nationals starting on March 25th. There, they will have the chance to overtake Iowa and retain their USAG National Championship from 2021.
This weekend: SC United v Arizona; Saturday, March 5 at 7pm
How to watch: TBD
3. Washington (-1)
A tough loss to the Arizona Men’s Gymnastics team pushes Washington down to third in the GymACT standings. Washington will take on Iowa at home on Friday, March 11th to solidify their lineups and prepare to take on the best that the GymACT has to offer at the USAG Championships on March 25th.
4. Minnesota (-)
After having some time off, Minnesota will head to Nebraska to take on the host team along with Illinois, Iowa, and KC United. The Gophers will try to break their previous season high of 363.70.
This weekend: Illinois, Iowa, KC United, Minnesota @ Nebraska Saturday, March 5 at 6pm
How to watch: BTN+
5. Temple (-)
Temple had the week off and retained their number five ranking. They won’t see the competition floor again until March 19th when they face off against Georgia United.
6. Northern Illinois (-)
The Huskies remain in sixth in the GymACT standings after a week off. NIU will take on their cross-town rival, UIC, this coming Saturday, March 5th at home.
This weekend: UIC @ Northern Illinois Saturday, March 5 at TBD
How to watch: Virtual Stars
7. SC United (+1)
SC United put together an excellent performance at the Rob Survick Invitational this past weekend and jump one spot in the rankings. Lorenzo Tassinato has emerged as the leader of this time and someone to watch in the all-around at USAG Nationals.
This weekend: SC United v Arizona; Saturday, March 5 at 7pm
How to watch: TBD
8. Rocky Mountain (+4)
After a 343.10 performance at the Rob Survick Invitational, Rocky Mountain jumps four spots in the rankings. They will have one more shot at improving their position before the USAG Nationals when they face off against Illinois, Air Force, and Navy on March 19th.
9. UIC (-2)
A week off for UIC led to a two rung fall in the GymACT standings to ninth. SC United and Rocky Mountain both put on big shows at the Rob Survick Invitational leading to an improvement for both teams at the expense of UIC. The Flames will have a chance to show their true standing on Saturday when they travel to NIU for a chicagoland dual.
This weekend: UIC @ Northern Illinois Saturday, March 5 at TBD
How to watch: Virtual Stars
10. NY Alliance (-1)
NYA will return to action this weekend against Georgia United..
This weekend: Georgia United @ NY Alliance (Virtual) Saturday, March 5 at 7pm
How to watch: Sportscope
11. Georgia United (-)
After a 256.30 performance this past weekend, Georgia United holds their spot at number 11. Their next competition will be this Saturday against NY Alliance.
This weekend: Georgia United @ NY Alliance (Virtual) Saturday, March 5 at 7pm
How to watch: Sportscope
12. KC United (-2)
Big showings from other teams around the GymACT and a week off for KCU led to a two spot fall in the rankings.
This weekend: Illinois, Iowa, KC United, Minnesota @ Nebraska Saturday, March 5 at 6pm
How to watch: BTN+