Philadelphia, PA – The La Salle acrobatics and tumbling team will commence its inaugural season voted as the No. 15 team in the country by the NCATA Preseason Coaches Poll.
As voted on by the coaches of the NCATA – the current governing body of collegiate acrobatics and tumbling – La Salle is the highest-voted first-year program in the nation. The school announced in early 2024 the addition of acrobatics and tumbling, one of six NCAA Emerging Sports for Women.
Head coach Brianna D'Angelo spent the 2024-25 academic year recruiting and building a roster to compete for the inaugural 2026 season, which begins on February 10 at Morgan State in Baltimore. The Explorers brought in five transfers with previous college experience, while the remaining 25 players on the roster are freshmen.
2026 NCATA Preseason Coaches Poll (Jan. 30, 2026)
1. Baylor (39)
2. Oregon (2)
3. Quinnipiac (2)
4. Iona
5. Augustana
6. Fairmont State
7. Duquesne
8. UMHB
9. Gannon
10. Azusa Pacific
11. Saint Leo
12. Glenville State
13. Hawaii Pacific
14. Lander
15. La Salle
A growing sport, there are currently 47 competing institutions that sponsor acrobatics and tumbling across the country. Earlier in January, the sport reached a landmark when the NCAA officially approved acrobatics and tumbling as its 93
rd championship beginning in 2027.
After opening the season with the February 10 road meet at Morgan State, La Salle hosts its first-ever contest on Friday, February 20, at John E. Glaser Arena against Stevenson.
