MINNEAPOLIS – The No. 15 University of Minnesota women’s gymnastics team will get its 2025-26 season started with the annual Maroon and Gold Intrasquad meet tomorrow morning.It’s set to begin at 11 a.m. inside Maturi Pavilion and B1G+ will stream. Doors at the Pav will open at 10 a.m.
MEET FACTS
Maroon vs.Gold Intrasquad
Friday, Dec. 19
11 a.m. CT
Maturi Pavilion
Minneapolis, Minn.
TV/Stream: B1G+
Broadcasters: Lexy Bergeland (Ramler) and Halle Remlinger
Stats: Virtius
EVENT ROTATION ORDER:
maroon: Vault-Beam-Bars-Floor
Gold: Beam-Vault-Floor-Bars
EVENT INFO:
Fans are encouraged to enter Maturi Pavilion through the West Entrance. Doors will open at 10 a.m. CT. Minnesota will go through all four rotations, with the first two consisting of vault and beam.
MAROON TEAM:
Gianna Gerdes, Emma Slevin, Brooklyn Rowray, Megan steensland, Sophie Swartzmiller, Sophia Nguyen, Teryn Crump, Lacie Saltzmann, McCauley Harrington and Jenna Olshefski
GOLD TEAM:
Lauren Pearl, Sarah Moraw, Seria Johnson, Leah Gonsiorowski, jordyn Lyden, Arianna Ostrum, Ava Stewart, Isabella Nguyen, Lilly Gullickson and Stella Skenteris
HEADING INTO 2026
* minnesota is ranked No.15 coming into the 2026 season in the WCGA Preseason Poll.
* Jenny Hansen is heading into year 12 of her tenure at Minnesota. The Gophers have been to 10 NCAA Regionals under her watch, with three trips to nationals. Assistant coach Kiki Parenteau (5th year) is back in 2025 while Sam Scherw
Minnesota Golden Gophers Gymnastics: 2026 Schedule Overview
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The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers gymnastics team has announced its schedule for the 2026 season, featuring a challenging lineup of competitions against some of the nation’s top programs. The Gophers will host six meets at home and compete in five away meets, culminating in the Big Ten Championships in Champaign, Illinois.
Schedule Highlights
The 2026 schedule includes seven matchups against teams that finished in the Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WCGA) top-25 rankings in the previous season. This includes three contests against top-10 opponents: No. 2 UCLA,No. 4 Utah, and No. 6 Michigan State.
Here’s a breakdown of key schedule components:
* Home Meets: Minnesota will welcome No.10 Arkansas, No. 14 Michigan, and no. 4 UCLA to the Twin Cities. the Big 4 Meet will also be held at home,featuring No. 6 Michigan State.
* Road Competitions: The Gophers will travel for Big Ten matchups against Penn State, Nebraska, and washington.
* Big Ten Championships: The conference championships are scheduled for March 21st in Champaign, Illinois.
* Season opener: Minnesota will kick off its 2026 regular season on Friday, January 2nd, at 8 p.m. CT against No. 5 Utah. The meet will be broadcast on ESPN+.
Key Takeaways
* Challenging competition: The schedule is designed to test the Gophers against some of the best teams in the country.
* Strong Home Slate: Minnesota fans will have the opportunity to see several highly-ranked teams compete at home.
* Big Ten Focus: A significant portion of the schedule is dedicated to conference competition, building towards the Big Ten Championships.
Looking Ahead
The Golden Gophers, ranked No. 15, are poised for a competitive 2026 season. The team will look to build on its performance and make a strong showing at the Big Ten Championships and beyond. Fans can stay updated on the team’s progress and schedule details on the official Minnesota Gophers Athletics website.
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