NCAA Gymnastics Week 3: UCLA and more join the mix, What’s on this weekend (January 22 – 24, 2021)
Week 3 of the 2021 NCAA Gymnastics season is sure to be an exciting one as many Pac-12 teams, among others, kick off their seasons this weekend.
Starting their seasons this weekend for the women are UCLA, Washington, West Virginia, Arizona, New Hampshire, Central Michigan, North Carolina, Northern Illinois, Ball State, Western Michigan, and Illinois State. For the men, Ohio State and Nebraska join the mix.
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Keep reading for Road to Nationals rankings for the men and women after Week 2, as well as the NCAA Week 3 schedule, links to watch, and marquee matchup previews to read.
Note: Many teams are starting their seasons later than usual due to the pandemic, so if the team you’re looking for isn’t listed, they may still be having a season but starting in a week or two.
NCAA Men’s Top 9
| Rank | Team | Ave. |
| 1 | Oklahoma | 414.450 |
| 2 | Michigan | 409.000 |
| 3 | Illinois | 384.750 |
| 4 | Air Force | 384.100 |
| 5 | Penn State | 383.650 |
| 6 | Arizona State | 371.550 |
| 7 | Army | 355.200 |
| 8 | UIC | 328.100 |
| 9 | Northern Illinois | 310.100 |
*Ordered by average of all scores. Source: roadtonationals.com.
NCAA Women’s Top 25
| Rank | Team | Ave. |
| 1 | Florida | 197.375 |
| 2 | Oklahoma | 197.238 |
| 3 | Michigan | 197.225 |
| 4 | Minnesota | 197.025 |
| 5 | LSU | 196.913 |
| 6 | Utah | 196.725 |
| 7 | Denver | 196.600 |
| 8 | Arkansas | 196.488 |
| 9 | Iowa | 196.450 |
| 10 | Alabama | 196.313 |
| 11 | Georgia | 196.113 |
| 12 | Kentucky | 196.025 |
| 13 | Ohio State | 196.000 |
| 14 | BYU | 195.975 |
| 15 | Iowa State | 195.500 |
| 16 | Arizona State | 195.500 |
| 17 | Illinois | 195.475 |
| 18 | Auburn | 195.138 |
| 19 | Southern Utah | 195.063 |
| 20 | Missouri | 195.000 |
| 21 | NC State | 194.925 |
| 22 | Maryland | 194.875 |
| 23 | Kent State | 194.675 |
| 24 | Utah State | 194.350 |
| 25 | Boise State | 194.300 |
*Ordered by average of all scores. Source: roadtonationals.com.
NCAA Week 3 – Schedule & Links
Men
| Saturday, January 23 | Stream |
| 2:00pm ET – Ohio State vs. Illinois | BTN+ |
| 7:00pm ET – Air Force vs. Oklahoma | Fox Sports OK |
| Sunday, January 24 | Stream |
| 1:30pm ET – Michigan vs. Nebraska | BTN+ |
Women
| Friday, January 22 | Scores | Stream |
| 5:30pm ET/2:30pm PT – [4] Minnesota @ [3] Michigan | LINK | ESPNU |
| 6:00pm ET/3:00pm PT – [21] NC State, Temple @ Towson | LINK | FREE |
| 7:00pm ET/4:00pm PT – [2] Oklahoma @ West Virginia | LINK | ESPN+ |
| 7:00pm ET/4:00pm PT – [12] Kentucky @ [20] Missouri | LINK | SECN |
| 7:00pm ET/4:00pm PT – North Carolina @ New Hampshire | LINK | FREE |
| 8:00pm ET/5:00pm PT – [1] Florida @ [8] Arkansas | LINK | SEC+ |
| 8:00pm ET/5:00pm PT – Tennessee Classic (Northern Illinois, Lindenwood, SEMO) | ||
| 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT – [11] Georgia @ [5] LSU | LINK | SEC+ |
| 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT – [18] Auburn @ [10] Alabama | LINK | SECN |
| 9:00pm ET/6:00pm PT – [19] Southern Utah @ [24] Utah State | LINK | FREE |
| Saturday, January 23 | Scores | Stream |
| 1:00pm ET/10:00am PT – [17] Illinois, [22] Maryland @ Rutgers | LINK | BTN+ |
| 2:00pm ET/11:00am PT – Nebraska @ Penn State | LINK | BTN+ |
| 3:00pm ET/12:00pm PT – Arizona @ [6] Utah | P12N | |
| 5:00pm ET/2:00pm PT – [15] Arizona State @ UCLA | LINK | P12N |
| 5:00pm ET/2:00pm PT – Washington @ Oregon State | FREE | |
| 8:00pm ET/5:00pm PT – [13] Ohio State @ [9] Iowa | LINK | BTN+ |
| 8:00pm ET/5:00pm PT – [14] BYU @ [25] Boise State | LINK | FREE |
| Sunday, January 24 | Scores | Stream |
| 1:00pm ET/10:00am PT – Bowling Green @ [25] Eastern Michigan | LINK | ESPN3 |
| 2:00pm ET/11:00am PT – [23] Kent State @ Pittsburgh | LINK | ACCN |
| 2:00pm ET/11:00am PT – Illinois State @ SEMO | LINK | |
| 3:00pm ET/12:00pm PT – Central Michigan @ Ball State | ESPN3 | |
| 3:00pm ET/12:00pm PT – Northern Illinois @ Western Michigan | ||
| 4:00pm ET/1:00pm PT – Air Force @ [7] Denver | LINK | DU($) |
Four previews to read:
– Georgia vs. LSU Meet Preview: Gymnastics Returns Home to Face No. 11 Georgia – LSU Gymnastics
– WEEK 1: POWER RANKINGS (Men) – College Gymnastics Association
