Georgia GymDogs were poised for a comeback that could’ve turned their 2025 season into a redemption story for the ages. They reached the 198 mark in March and put up a valiant fight against the dominant Oklahoma Sooners, scoring 197.975. Unfortunately, the redemption remained a dream, and one that seemed to fizzle out entirely by the semis of the NCAA Washington Regionals. For Georgia gymnastics fans, the second round wasn’t just a loss—it was a heartbreak that’s got people doubting the program’s future. Where did it go wrong for Georgia?
Georgia Gymnastics shared the news on their X handle on 4th April 2025. The tweet said, “The Georgia GymDogs place third in session one of round two at the NCAA Washington Regional to finish out the 2025 season” The session pitted No. 7 Missouri, No. 10 Georgia, No. 21 Arizona, and No. 26 Arizona State in a nail-biter. Missouri, riding a historic 198-plus score from March, dominated with a 197.650. Arizona snagged second at 196.250, while Georgia’s 196.175 left them third—agonizingly close, but out of the regional final. Arizona State trailed at 196.050. Only the top two advanced, and Georgia missed the cut by a tenth.
The meeting was a rollercoaster. After one rotation, Georgia trailed Missouri 49.250 to 49.300, showing promise despite missing key gymnasts Csenge Bácskay and Naya Howard. Bácskay’s UCL injury sidelined the 21-year-old just before regionals, a brutal blow to a team that nearly hit 197.975 against Oklahoma in March. By rotation two, Georgia stayed competitive at 98.425 to Missouri’s 98.525, dropping a low score to keep pace. But beam in rotation three was a disaster—146.775 left them fourth, half a point behind Arizona. A valiant floor effort clawed them back, but it wasn’t enough.
L. Smith on Vault almost sticks her Y-full, she didn’t get a lot of distance, but showed typical super clean form in the air. She received 9.775 for the routine. Wahl on uneven bars misses one of her hands on the Maloney, but she manages to save it and loses her momentum. DLO dismount is stuck so she ended strong, but she looked upset as she received a 9.225. Aquino on Floor exercise took a good landing on the initial pass. She showed a gorgeous leap and the crowd loved her routine. But she lands short on a double pike and takes a huge step forward. She got a 9.875 on her routine. The GymDogs had the talent—earlier highs proved it—but injuries and inconsistency derailed them when it mattered most. The absence of Bácskay and Howard hurt, no doubt—both were multi-event contributors.
The Georgia GymDogs place third in session one of round two at the NCAA Washington Regional to finish out the 2025 season#GoDawgs | @WellsFargo pic.twitter.com/WFRGzHOoqV
— Georgia Gymnastics (@UGAGymnastics) April 4, 2025
Yet even with a near-miss, third place stings for a program with bigger ambitions. Missouri’s consistency and Arizona’s clutch performance outshone Georgia’s late surge. The NCAA Regionals were Georgia’s shot at redemption. Instead, they’ve left fans at a crossroads.
Fans disappointed as Georgia finishes third in NCAA Regionals second round
Then there’s the gallows humor. “Georgia out by .075 I have to laugh,” one fan quipped, a bitter chuckle at the razor-thin margin that sealed their fate. That 0.075 stings—a tenth from Aquino’s floor step, a tweak on Wahl’s bars, anything might’ve changed it. Fans aren’t just disappointed; they’re dissecting every moment, replaying what could’ve been. This outpouring shows a fanbase at a crossroads. They still love the GymDogs—those emojis prove it—but faith is fraying. They see talent, like Aquino’s flair or Smith’s form, but not results.
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