Gymnastics To Host Stanford In Home Opener

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – No. 11 University of North Carolina gymnastics is set to compete in Carmichael for the first time this season as they host no. 13 Stanford Sunday evening. The top-15 matchup between the Tar Heels and Cardinals will begin at 4 p.m.

UNC is looking to build off the momentum from week one of the 2026 season as they begin ACC competition. Previously, the Tar Heels set a program record for a season-opening score on the road, shattering their previous team record by 1.5 points. Carolina came in second at the meet with a team score of 196.675.

The Tar Heels return to Carmichael for the first time since last season where they boasted a 6-1 record. Their home wins accounted for six of the seven UNC victories last season.

Carolina competed against Stanford last season in California where the Cardinals came out on top 197.250-195.775. Both teams competed at the ACC Championships where the Tar Heels came in third (197.225) and the Cardinals claimed the ACC title (197.775).

Tar Heel Tidbits

Gwen Fink was tabbed ACC Gymnast of the Week (Jan. 14) after winning the All-Around title in the season opener at Florida with a score of 39.475.
UNC ranked no. 11 heading into week two of the 2026 season.
Kaya Forbes ranks second in the country on Vault.
Sydney Seabrooks ranks second in the NCAA on Floor.
Gwen Fink ranks fourth in the nation for All-Around.
The Tar Heels were picked to finish fourth in the ACC Preseason Poll.
Carolina secured second place while recording a program record score on the road (196.675) in the season opening quad meet at Florida.
Gwen Fink and Kaya Forbes were named to the ACC Preseason Watchlist while Sydney Seabrooks was featured on the Preseason Newcomer List.
Sydney Seabrooks was named to the Most Anticipated Freshmen List by College Gym News.

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