How Are Joscelyn Roberson and Jade Carey Still Part of NCAA Gymnastics Championships Despite Arkansas Razobacks’ Elimination?

Joscelyn Roberson, a freshman sensation at Arkansas, has quickly become a household name. A 2023 World Championships team gold medalist, she brings international pedigree to the NCAA. At the University Park Regional, Roberson smashed her own freshman all-around record with a 39.600, finishing fourth overall in the semifinal on April 3. Her dynamic floor routines and powerful vault—where she’s trained elite skills like the triple-twisting Yurchenko—make her a threat for event finals and the all-around title. Her qualification reflects not just talent but resilience, despite Arkansas falling to fourth (197.375) in the regional final behind LSU, Michigan State, and Kentucky.

Jade Carey, competing for Oregon State, is no stranger to defying odds. A 2020 Olympic floor exercise gold medalist and 2024 Paris Games vault bronze winner, Carey’s NCAA career has been a masterclass in consistency. At the Fayetteville Regional, she delivered a near-flawless all-around performance, leveraging her season-high 39.925—one of the best in NCAA history—to secure her spot. Despite Oregon State’s elimination behind Florida and California, Carey’s versatility across all four events positions her as a favorite for multiple titles. Her signature “Carey” vault and electrifying floor routines could steal the show in Fort Worth.

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