There shouldn't be any looking ahead for Boise State.
First and foremost on the Broncos' menu of opportunities is the Western Athletic Conference Gymnastics Championships in San Jose tonight. That Boise State did not win the WAC last year is no doubt something that coaches Tina Bird and Neil Resnick reminded the team. First things first.
It is Southern Utah, and not Boise State, that is defending the WAC title as the Thunderbirds are ranked #33 in the nation. Southern Utah is led by all-around performers Shannon Coughlin and Lindsey Schultz while Ari Lamb excels on beam.
But the team that may be the dark horse is host San Jose State. At a dual meet earlier this year, the Spartan women pushed Boise State to the end before losing a close decision. San Jose State is 34th in the nation with a two-meet winning streak. Thomasina Wallace is one of the top gymnasts in the conference, ranked 25th in the nation. Wallace and Lily Swann have combined to win 27 events this season.
Utah State is young but still #46 in the country. Jackie Dillon is the Aggies' top hope, ranking sixth in the WAC. Sacramento State had a high of 195.075 last weekend against Boise State and is peaking at the right time. Cal State Fullerton has a best of 191.050 and is hoping to perform its best meet of the season.
Boise State is 13th nationally, led by Amy Glass and Hannah Redmon. Redmon began performing all four events last weekend and the Broncos need her on all four.
Boise State begins the competition with a bye and will open up in the second rotation on bars and then perform on the beam. The Broncos then have another bye before finishing up on floor and vault.
The Championship begins at 7 p.m. Mountain time.
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