The No. 1 Oklahoma Sooners Women’s Gymnastics team collected huge wins over three top 10 opponents at Saturday’s Sprouts Collegiate Quad. Posting a 197.950…….

No. 1 Oklahoma Sooners Women’s Gymnastics Triumphs in Thrilling Quad Meet

The top-ranked Oklahoma Sooners delivered a dominant performance at the highly anticipated Sprouts Collegiate Quad Meet on Saturday, posting a season-high 197.950 to defeat three top-10 opponents, including defending National Champion LSU. The Sooners outpaced LSU by just .300 and also topped No. 6 Cal and No. 4 Utah in what many called the regular season’s “meet of the year.”

Final Results:

1.Oklahoma Sooners: 197.950

2.LSU Tigers: 197.650

3.Cal Golden Bears: 197.275

4.Utah Red Rocks: 196.800

Jordan Bowers (OU) returned to top form, narrowly winning the all-around title over LSU’s Aleah Finnegan, LSU freshman Kailin Chio, and OU teammate Faith Torrez, a three-time national champion.

Event Highlights:

•Vault: Kailin Chio (LSU) captured the title with a near-perfect 9.95.

•Bars: Audrey Davis (OU) and Utah’s Grace McCallum shared the crown with stellar 9.95 routines.

•Beam: Faith Torrez (OU) dominated with a 9.975, earning her the event title.

•Floor: Aleah Finnegan (LSU) shone with an impressive 9.975 routine.

Though the Sooners emerged victorious, the competition was fierce, with less than a tenth separating the top three teams heading into the final rotation.

Rotation One: Oklahoma Takes Early Lead

Starting on beam, a traditionally challenging event, Oklahoma excelled with a 49.525 score, averaging over 9.90 per routine. Faith Torrez led the charge, delivering a breathtaking 9.975 routine that ultimately secured her the beam title.

Meanwhile, LSU showcased their vaulting prowess, with all six routines featuring 10.0 start values. Freshman sensation Kailin Chio stuck her Yurchenko 1.5, earning a 9.95 and helping LSU finish the first rotation just .075 behind Oklahoma.

Looking Ahead

The Sooners’ victory reaffirms their position as the team to beat in NCAA women’s gymnastics, while the tightly contested meet showcased the depth of talent across all four teams. Oklahoma will aim to carry this momentum into their next competition as they continue their pursuit of another national title.