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Gymnastics Ties for Third in GEC Preseason Poll
1/7/2026 2:00:00 PM | Women's Gymnastics
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Brown gymnastics team had been picked tied for third in the 2026 Gymnastics East Conference Preseason Poll.
Defending champion Penn earned seven of the eight first place votes, followed by Yale with one first place tally. Brown and Cornell tied for third.
2026 GEC Preseason Poll
1. Penn – 63 (7)
2. Yale – 55 (1)
t3. Brown - 41
t3. Cornell - 41
5. Bridgeport - 34
6. William & Mary - 24
7. West Chester - 22
8. Southern Connecticut State – 8
(first place votes)
The Bears will open up the 2026 season on Sunday, January 11 when they will host Rhode Island College, Southern Connecticut State and Springfield for a quad meet at the Pizzitola Sports Center. Tickets for all home meets are available now at BrownBears.com/tickets.
Last season, Brown finished sixth at the GEC Championship meet. Brown had nine gymnasts combine for 10 All-GEC awards, with seven of those gymnasts returning in 2026. Junior Emily Ford returns after winning the Ivy Classic title on beam. Graduated senior Maya Davis qualified for NCAA Regionals on floor last season and was named the GEC Specialist of the Year.
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Defending champion Penn earned seven of the eight first place votes, followed by Yale with one first place tally. Brown and Cornell tied for third.
2026 GEC Preseason Poll
1. Penn – 63 (7)
2. Yale – 55 (1)
t3. Brown - 41
t3. Cornell - 41
5. Bridgeport - 34
6. William & Mary - 24
7. West Chester - 22
8. Southern Connecticut State – 8
(first place votes)
The Bears will open up the 2026 season on Sunday, January 11 when they will host Rhode Island College, Southern Connecticut State and Springfield for a quad meet at the Pizzitola Sports Center. Tickets for all home meets are available now at BrownBears.com/tickets.
Last season, Brown finished sixth at the GEC Championship meet. Brown had nine gymnasts combine for 10 All-GEC awards, with seven of those gymnasts returning in 2026. Junior Emily Ford returns after winning the Ivy Classic title on beam. Graduated senior Maya Davis qualified for NCAA Regionals on floor last season and was named the GEC Specialist of the Year.
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the backbone of our athletics program, playing a crucial role in enhancing the student-athlete experience. This is possible through philanthropic support from our alumni, parents, fans, and friends. Your gift through the Sports Foundation can immediately impact today's Brown Bears, helping them excel in the classroom, in competition, and, most importantly, in the community. Please click here to learn more about how you can support the Bears.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownU_Bears on X and @BrownU_Bears on Instagram. Like BrownUBears on Facebook and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
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