It all started with a question! One that had been simmering beneath the surface all season. As Ohio State’s gymnastics head coach, Meredith Paulicivic prepared her squad for the 2025 Big Ten Championship finals, she didn’t just focus on routines and scores. Instead, she took a moment to call out a system that had left her team facing more obstacles than they deserved. “Without sounding like a complainer,” she said, setting the stage for what was coming, “I’m pretty sure most people would agree my team had one of the most difficult seasons.” The comment wasn’t just an observation, it was a challenge to the status quo.
Despite the hurdles, there was no lack of excitement as the Buckeyes entered the finals. “The quad meets are always great, they’re exciting for the fans. I love the new double dual format, so it’s always exciting at the Big Ten Championship time and…
