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Oklahoma Sooners Clinch 7th NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championship Title
Fort Worth, TX – The Oklahoma Sooners secured their seventh NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championship on Saturday at Dickies Arena, fueled by stellar performances from Audrey Davis and Jordan Bowers. Davis scored a 9.9250 on the uneven bars in the crucial final rotation, while Bowers followed with a 9.8875, propelling Oklahoma to victory in the highly competitive national championships. This triumph marks another milestone for the Sooners, solidifying their dominance in collegiate gymnastics.
Sooners’ Dominance Continues
Under the guidance of head coach KJ Kindler, the Oklahoma Sooners have now amassed six national titles since 2016. Their final score of 198.0125 points allowed them to pull ahead of the UCLA Bruins in the concluding rotations. The Bruins, featuring Olympic champion Jordan Chiles, finished as runners-up with 197.6125 points. Missouri showcased a strong performance in their first-ever final appearance, earning third place with 197.2500, while Utah rounded out the top four with 197.2375.
Championship Pedigree
This championship win marks Oklahoma’s third in the past four seasons and their eleventh appearance in the final round within the last 13 years. The consistency and excellence of the Sooners program are evident through their repeated success at the NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships.
Close Competition Early On
The competition began closely, with Oklahoma and UCLA tied after the initial rotation. The Sooners demonstrated their strength on the beam, posting a 49.615, which was matched by the Bruins on the floor exercise. Jordan Chiles of UCLA delivered an exceptional floor routine, earning a 9.9750 anchored score, including three perfect 10s from individual judges.
Sooners Take the Lead
Oklahoma began to establish a lead in the second and third rotations. Key highlights included Faith Torrez’s impressive 9.9625 on the floor and a 9.9375 on vault. Ultimately, strong bar routines from Audrey Davis and Jordan Bowers in the final rotation solidified the Sooners’ latest national championship victory at Dickies Arena.
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Individual Accolades
Jordan Bowers also achieved individual success earlier in the week, claiming the individual all-around title. Reflecting on the victory, Bowers stated, “Last year was a tough loss, but we’ve grown from that, and this was the ending we dreamed of.”
Other Standout Performances
Jordan Chiles concluded the meet with an impressive all-around score of 39.7750, the highest of the competition. Chiles also secured the NCAA title on uneven bars on Thursday, marking her second national title in that event. Her UCLA teammate, Brooklyn Moors, captured the floor exercise title.
Helen Hu of Missouri claimed the beam title, contributing to Missouri’s historic qualification for their first championship final. Kailin Chio, a freshman from LSU, won the vault title, although the reigning national champions, LSU, did not advance to the final round.
Utah’s Setback and UCLA’s Strong Finish
Utah, making their fifth consecutive Final Four appearance, faced challenges after a fall on beam by All-American Grace McCallum. Despite being the program with the most national championships in NCAA history (nine), Utah has not secured the title since 1995.
UCLA, in their inaugural year as a Big Tenprogram, came within four-tenths of a point of securing their first championship in seven years. Seniors Emily Lee and Emma Malabuyo delivered strong beam routines in the final rotation, scoring 9.9250 and 9.9375 respectively, but it was not enough to overcome Oklahoma’s lead.
Looking to the Future
UCLA coach Janelle McDonald acknowledged the narrow defeat, stating, “It stings. But this group brought us back to the top of the sport, and they’ve laid a foundation for what’s next.” The Bruins’ performance signals a promising future as they build upon this season’s achievements in NCAA women’s gymnastics.