Michigan Women’s Gymnastics 2025 Season Highlights and Achievements
The University of Michigan women’s gymnastics team wrapped up its 2025 season with a blend of veteran leadership and standout freshmen. Under longtime head coach Bev Plocki, now in her 36th year, the Wolverines finished 19-11 and took fourth place in the Big Ten.
This group kept Michigan among the nation’s elite, landing 17th overall. The official Michigan Athletics report covers the highs, the athletes who made a difference, and the moments that defined their journey.
Michigan’s Competitive Edge in 2025
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Bev Plocki’s Wolverines kept their reputation as a respected NCAA program. The team posted a regular-season-best score of 197.100 at Nebraska, then topped that with a 197.325 at the Big Ten Championships.
These results showed growing confidence and sharper routines, especially late in the year. Michigan took fourth at both the Big Ten Championships and the NCAA Regional Second Round, and stayed in the nation’s top 20 for every event.
National and Regional Rankings
Balance across all four events really set Michigan apart in 2025. The Wolverines ranked:
- 15th on balance beam
- 17th on floor exercise
- 18th on uneven bars
- 20th on vault
Michigan led the Northeast Region in all four events and in the overall standings, with an NQS of 196.945. The team also pushed its streak to 33 straight NCAA Regional appearances, which says a lot about the program’s depth and staying power.
Throughout the season, Michigan gymnasts claimed 36 individual and all-around titles. That’s a nice mix of individual talent and team consistency.
Standout Performers of the Season
The 2025 roster combined experience and young talent. Graduate leaders set the example, while freshmen wasted no time making an impact.
Carly Bauman: A Season of Leadership and Legacy
Graduate student Carly Bauman closed out her fifth year with a career highlight reel. She earned Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Association Northeast Regional Gymnast of the Year and became NCAA Regional Co-Champion on uneven bars with a 9.950.
Bauman hit 19 routines of 9.900 or higher and won 14 event titles across three apparatuses. She picked up first team All-Big Ten honors again and was a three-time Big Ten Specialist of the Week. Her leadership in and out of competition kept Michigan anchored.
Freshmen Making an Immediate Impact
The future feels bright with Jahzara Ranger and Sophia Diaz stepping up as freshmen. Ranger grabbed second team All-Big Ten and a spot on the All-Freshman Team, taking five event titles and scoring 9.900+ on nine routines.
She twice earned Big Ten Freshman of the Week and just kept improving. Meanwhile, Sophia Diaz turned heads with her vaulting.
Diaz matched Ranger’s conference honors and reached the NCAA Individual Event Finals after landing a 9.950 on vault at Regionals. She also posted 9.900s on bars and floor, showing off her potential as a future all-around powerhouse.
Contributions Across the Lineup
Depth mattered, too. Freshman Sophie Parenti became a steady lead-off on bars, beam, and floor, winning her first title and setting personal bests of 9.850 on bars and beam and 9.875 on floor.
Kayli Boozer, now a sophomore, shined on beam with three titles and a 9.950 high. She also got more comfortable on floor and vault, hitting 9.900s several times.
Ava Jordan and Jenna Mulligan brought some veteran calm. Jordan posted career highs of 9.875 on vault and 9.900 on bars. Mulligan, in her fifth year, closed with a 9.950 on vault and 9.900 on beam, plus three straight vault titles and a beam crown to finish her Michigan run.
Team Leadership and Academic Excellence
Leadership really held things together. Captains Carly Bauman and Reyna Guggino set the tone for discipline, teamwork, and academics.
Guggino picked up the Big Ten Sportsmanship Award for her positive energy and steady presence, whether in the gym or out in the world.
Academic All-Big Ten Honors
Michigan’s gymnasts didn’t just compete—they excelled in the classroom, too. Ten Wolverines earned Academic All-Big Ten honors.
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The list included grads like Bauman, Guggino, and Mulligan, as well as juniors and sophomores from majors ranging from Business Administration to Political Science and Gender and Health. That balance of brains and athleticism is classic Michigan.
Looking Ahead: The Future of Michigan Gymnastics
Heading into 2026, Michigan seems well-positioned. The mix of seasoned returners and talented freshmen should keep the Wolverines in NCAA contention.
With Plocki’s steady hand and rising stars like Ranger and Diaz, there’s no reason to think Michigan’s upward trend will slow down.
The Legacy of Consistency
Not many programs can match Michigan’s run—33 straight NCAA Regional appearances is wild. That says a lot about the talent and the culture here.
Every year, the Wolverines set new standards for performance and sportsmanship. It’s just what you expect from Michigan Athletics.
Final Thoughts
The 2025 Michigan women’s gymnastics season really felt like a celebration—growth, perseverance, tradition, all of it. We saw record-setting performances and academic honors that made the Wolverines stand out yet again.
Excellence at Michigan? It clearly goes way beyond the competition floor. With experienced veterans and a bunch of promising newcomers, this team’s story keeps evolving.
It’s rooted in legacy, fueled by passion, and honestly, their pursuit of greatness never wavers. If you want the full breakdown—stats, honors, event results—check out the official Michigan Women’s Gymnastics Season Review.