In an exciting announcement on Friday, the Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WCGA) revealed that the Kentucky gymnastics team has been ranked No. 9 in their preseason rankings. This comes after a highly successful season in 2023, where the Wildcats achieved their highest ranking of No. 6 and made it to the national championships for only the second time in program history.
Under the leadership of head coach Tim Garrison, Team 49 made history by becoming the first Kentucky gymnastics team since 1984 to go undefeated in their homestand. The Wildcats also set a new overall meet score against Alabama and later topped that score against Arkansas with an impressive 197.875. Additionally, they secured a spot in the evening session at the SEC Championships for the first time since 2019 by achieving their highest overall road meet score at Illinois with a 197.800. Notably, the Wildcats were one of only three NCAA DI gymnastics programs to score 49.000+ in every meet, showcasing their consistency and determination.
As Garrison enters his 13th season as head coach, the program is also celebrating its 50th season as a varsity sport at the University of Kentucky. With a strong foundation and a talented team, the Wildcats are poised to continue their success in the upcoming season.
The 2024 season will kick off for the Wildcats on the road in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Super 16 meet. They will then face tough competition with away meets against No. 17 Auburn and No. 3 LSU. Fans can look forward to the team’s first home meet on January 26 at Rupp Arena, as they host Georgia for Excite Night. For the complete season schedule, fans can visit the team’s official website.
Tickets for the season are currently on sale through the athletics’ website, with single-meet tickets set to be available later this month. Kentucky gymnastics fans are encouraged to stay updated on the team’s progress by following their social media accounts on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, as well as checking out UKAthletics.com.
