In a season full of tests, both on and off the competition floor, the No.1 Florida Gators had reached their final test before NCAA Nationals; the team had returned to form in the second round of regionals the day before, earning the top score of both its’ session and the day. Now, the top four teams from the Regional Semifinals returned to Stegeman Coliseum to secure a spot in Ft. Worth, Texas, for Nationals.
Minnesota, Denver and NC State were the Gators competition. In a thrilling meet that Florida trailed in at times, the Gators pulled out a victory, earning a spot at Nationals with a score of 197.700.