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Iowa State Cancels Remainder of 2026 Women’s Gymnastics Season Over Athlete Shortage

Officials cited athlete safety after a weeklong review found the roster lacked enough available gymnasts.

Overview

  • The cancellation covers all remaining meets, including Western Michigan’s Feb. 13 “Beauty and the Beast” event and the Big 12 Championship on March 21 in West Valley City, Utah.
  • Iowa State had already called off its Feb. 6 home meet against West Virginia because it did not have enough gymnasts to safely field a team.
  • Fans with tickets to the Cyclones’ remaining home meets will receive refund information from the ISU Athletics Ticket Office.
  • The Cyclones end the shortened season at 2-8; the roster listed 18 athletes and the program is led by coach Ashley Miles Greig.
  • The athletics department has not provided further details on the shortage, and the Big 12 says there is no minimum number of gymnasts required to compete.