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Anchorage Today
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UAA Seawolves Gymnastics Hosts Centenary for Final Home Meets
Anchorage arena to see exciting matchup as Seawolves navigate changing landscape of college gymnastics
Published on Feb. 20, 2026
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The Alaska Anchorage Seawolves gymnastics team is set to host Centenary in a pair of dual meets at the Alaska Airlines Center this week, marking their final home appearances of the season. Beyond this exciting matchup, the broader landscape of collegiate gymnastics is undergoing shifts, driven by factors ranging from athlete empowerment to evolving media consumption.
Why it matters
This story explores the trends impacting college gymnastics programs like UAA, including the rise of NIL deals empowering athletes, the streaming revolution changing fan engagement, and the need for continued facility investment to provide a top-notch experience. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for UAA to remain competitive and build a loyal fanbase.
The details
Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals are fundamentally changing college athletics, and gymnastics is no exception. While perhaps not as financially lucrative as football or basketball, NIL opportunities are emerging for gymnasts, allowing them to capitalize on their personal brands. This empowers athletes and can help retain talent. For programs like UAA, located in a state with a passionate but smaller market, attracting and keeping gymnasts will increasingly rely on fostering strong NIL support networks. Access to live events is also evolving, with UAA gymnastics meets available via pay-per-view on overnght.com and live scoring accessible at GoSeawolves.com/gymstats. This reflects a broader trend toward streaming and digital access, requiring collegiate programs to invest in high-quality productions and digital engagement to build and maintain fan bases.
- The UAA Seawolves gymnastics team is hosting Centenary in a pair of dual meets this week.
- The Alaska Airlines Center, a 5,000-seat multi-purpose arena, opened in 2014 at a cost of $109 million.
The players
UAA Seawolves Gymnastics Team
The gymnastics team representing the University of Alaska Anchorage, competing in the NCAA.
Centenary
The gymnastics team from Centenary College, a private liberal arts college in Shreveport, Louisiana, that will be competing against UAA.
Jamilia Duffus
A junior gymnast for the UAA Seawolves who is a key performer on vault, beam, and floor exercise.
Alexandra Karkowski
A freshman gymnast for the UAA Seawolves who is making an immediate impact on the beam.
What’s next
The UAA Seawolves gymnastics team will continue to navigate the evolving landscape of college gymnastics, exploring ways to leverage NIL opportunities, enhance their digital fan engagement, and maintain their competitive edge against programs like Centenary.
The takeaway
As college gymnastics programs adapt to changes in athlete empowerment, media consumption, and facility investments, UAA's ability to foster strong NIL support networks, deliver high-quality digital experiences, and provide a premier fan experience at the Alaska Airlines Center will be crucial for the Seawolves to remain competitive and build a loyal following in Anchorage.
