Minnesota has advanced to the NCAA meet the past two seasons, but this year four teams at its regional are ranked ahead of the Gophers. Only two teams advance from each region.
No. 19 Minnesota jumped out to a slender lead in the first rotation and held off the No. 16 Arkansas Razorbacks down the stretch for a 197.075 to 196.9 win to deal senior night disappointment before a crowd of 8,218 at Walton Arena.
The experts at College Gym News rank the top teams and individuals in women's gymnastics right now, including No. 1 Oklahoma and Auburn's Suni Lee on beam and all-around.