Welcome to Golden Gopher Gymnastics and today's in-game blog. This afternoon, the Golden Gophers host Iowa State in the first of two meetings between the teams this season. Opening ceremonies will be at 2 p.m., with competition getting underway around 2:15 p.m. after the national anthem, introductions and the first 3-minute touch.

Gopher fans, you are invited to be a part of the action by participating in our Gophersports.com live in-game blogs. Whether you're at the meet or just checking in for while via the internet, we hope you find this blog both informative and entertaining.