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LSU Gymnastics Falls Just Short in NCAA National Championship

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, the Oklahoma Sooners won the NCAA women's gymnastics championship in Fort Worth, Texas, defeating LSU, Florida, and Minnesota with a final team score of 198.1625.
Heading into the final rotation, the Sooners trailed LSU, which surged to the lead after Kailin Chio earned a perfect 10.0 on vault—the first such score at the 2026 championship.
Oklahoma's 49.6375 team score on floor, anchored by all-around champion Faith Torrez with a 9.9500, forced LSU's Chio to score 9.900 on beam. "Our freshmen acted as veterans today," said Lily Pederson.
The win marks Oklahoma's fourth NCAA title in five years and eighth championship since 2014, cementing the program's status as a dominant force in collegiate gymnastics.
LSU finished second with 198.0750, followed by Florida in third place and Minnesota in fourth at 197.3750, illustrating the narrow margins that decided the national championship in Fort Worth.

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