UCLA- Valorie Kondos-Field: “A real battle every step of the way. I know we don’t take it for granted”

Nebraska- Dan Kendig: “This is culminating event for our sport. The competition is unbelievable this year.”

Oklahoma- Kj Kindler: “We’ve shown a great deal of consistency under some very interesting circumstances.” “We’ve got a lot of people out there who weren’t out there at the beginning of the season.” “We’ve faced a lot of adversity and they’ve reacted like champions.” “We look forward to a challenging competition and a very challenging session, I think.”

Stanford- Kristen Smyth: “This is also one of the most artistic teams we’ve ever had.” “I believe we’re peaking at the right time…”

Utah- Megan Marsden- “We’ve tried to use our season and develop them with some bettering qualities.” “The good news is, at this point, that we’re building at this point in season.”

Notable:

Valorie Kondos-Field- “The Pac 12 meet this year was one of the greatest athletic events I’ve ever attended.” 

KJ Kindler on the first prelim session: “I don’t think mistakes are gonna be an option.” “I know we’re planning on putting every ounce of energy on the floor.”

 Kristen Smyth on the first prelim session:“We’re looking to hit 24 for 24 routines to move on.”

Valorie Kondos-Field on the travel from the west coast to the southeast:“We’re dealing with some back issues because of [11 hour travel to Fayetteville.]”

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