Oklahoma secured their seventh NCAA women’s gymnastics championship with a score of 198.0125 points, pulling away from UCLA in the final rotations at Dickies Arena. The Sooners, coached by KJ Kindler, won six titles since 2016 and finished ahead of the Bruins, who placed second with 197.6125 points. Missouri finished third and Utah was fourth in their first-ever championship final appearance.
Jordan Bowers and Audrey Davis delivered strong performances on the bars for Oklahoma, sealing their victory. Bowers also won the individual all-around title. UCLA’s Jordan Chiles, an Olympic champion, stood out with a 39.7750 all-around score and won the uneven bars title. Brooklyn Moors claimed the floor title for the Bruins.
Michigan reclaimed the NCAA men’s gymnastics title, edging out Stanford in a dramatic finish. Olympic bronze medalists Fred Richard and Paul Juda led Michigan to victory, with Juda clinching the win with a strong vault performance. Stanford’s Asher Hong repeated as rings champion and added a floor title.
While UCLA fell short of the women’s title, they finished strong with standout performances in the beam rotation. Despite the disappointment, the Bruins have laid a foundation for future success. Utah, the most successful program in NCAA gymnastics history, struggled with a fall on beam but continue to be a force in the sport. Overall, the championships showcased the depth and talent across various programs in collegiate gymnastics.
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