Kentucky Gymnasts Rodriguez and Brose Headed to NCAA Championships

Delaynee Rodriguez to compete on beam, Creslyn Brose on floor at national meet

Apr. 7, 2026 at 4:30pm

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A cubist, geometric illustration depicting the dynamic movements and multiple perspectives of a gymnastics routine, capturing the energy and skill of the sport.Delaynee Rodriguez and Creslyn Brose's individual event qualifications for the NCAA Championships showcase Kentucky's gymnastics prowess.Lexington Today

Junior gymnasts Delaynee Rodriguez and Creslyn Brose of the University of Kentucky will compete at the 2026 NCAA Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth, Texas. Rodriguez qualified as an event specialist on beam, while Brose qualified on floor exercise. Both gymnasts had standout performances at the NCAA Lexington Regional, with Rodriguez scoring a 9.900 on beam and Brose winning the floor exercise title with a 9.925.

Why it matters

Kentucky has a strong gymnastics program, with the team advancing to the NCAA Championships in 2018 and 2023. Having two individual event specialists qualify for the national meet continues the Wildcats' tradition of sending gymnasts to compete at the highest level.

The details

Rodriguez missed qualifying for the all-around competition at nationals after a slip on vault, but her 9.900 beam routine at regionals was high enough to earn her a spot as an event specialist. Brose is making her second straight appearance at the NCAA Championships on floor exercise, where she has scored 9.900 or higher in 33 of 36 career routines.

  • The 2026 NCAA Gymnastics Championships will take place on April 16 in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • Rodriguez and Brose qualified for nationals at the 2026 NCAA Lexington Regional last week.

The players

Delaynee Rodriguez

A junior gymnast at the University of Kentucky who will compete as an event specialist on beam at the 2026 NCAA Championships. She scored a 9.900 on beam at regionals and has a national qualifying score of 9.915, ranking 20th in the NCAA.

Creslyn Brose

A junior gymnast at the University of Kentucky who will compete on floor exercise at the 2026 NCAA Championships. She won the floor title at the NCAA Lexington Regional with a 9.925 and has a national qualifying score of 9.935 on the event, ranking 11th in the NCAA.

Tim Garrison

The head coach of the University of Kentucky gymnastics team, who has had at least one gymnast compete at the NCAA Championships every year since 2014 and two or more since 2016.

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What they’re saying

“Delaynee Rodriguez missed her chance to advance the NCAA National Collegiate Women's Gymnastics Championships when she had a slip on her vault to knock her out of advancing in the all-around where she has been ranked in the top 10 nationally and earned All-America honors this season.”

— Larry Vaught, Author

What’s next

Rodriguez and Brose will compete at the 2026 NCAA Gymnastics Championships on April 16 in Fort Worth, Texas.

The takeaway

Kentucky's gymnastics program continues to produce top-level talent, with Rodriguez and Brose earning spots at the NCAA Championships as individual event specialists. Their success highlights the strength of the Wildcats' program and its ability to develop gymnasts who can compete at the highest level.