Awards and Honors: Diaz, Jordan Named B1G Gymnasts to Watch
12/16/2025 3:00:00 PM | Women's Gymnastics
Dec. 16 -- Sophia Diaz, Ava Jordan
Big Ten Gymnasts to Watch
» Sophia Diaz returns for her second season as a Wolverine after making an appearance at the NCAA Championships on vault in her freshman campaign.
» Diaz was a second team All-Big Ten and Big Ten All-Freshman Team honoree.
» She won six event titles, including three on vault, two on uneven bars and one on floor exercise, while recording a score of 9.900 or higher on six occasions.
» Diaz was also a WCGA Scholastic All-American and the Team Newcomer of the Year in 2025.
» Ava Jordan enters her junior season after competing on vault and uneven bars as a sophomore.
» Jordan recorded her first 9.900 on the uneven bars at the Big Ten Championship last season.
» She was named Most Improved by the team in 2025.
» Jordan also earned Academic All-Big Ten and WCGA Scholastic All-American honors.
Big Ten Preseason Poll
» Michigan was picked to finish third in the Big Ten after placing fourth in the 2025 campaign.
» UCLA was picked to win the 0title by the Big Ten coaches, while Michigan State was chosen to finish second.
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