Oklahoma clinched their seventh NCAA women’s gymnastics championship with a stellar performance at Dickies Arena, led by standout routines from Audrey Davis and Jordan Bowers. Under head coach KJ Kindler, the Sooners dominated the competition, finishing with 198.0125 points and leaving UCLA in second place with 197.6125 points. This victory marked Oklahoma’s sixth title since 2016 and their third in the last four seasons, showcasing their consistent excellence in the sport.

The intense competition saw Oklahoma and UCLA neck and neck after the initial rotation, with both teams displaying impressive performances on beam and floor, respectively. However, Oklahoma surged ahead in the subsequent rotations, highlighted by standout routines from Faith Torrez and strong performances on vault and bars from Davis and Bowers.

Jordan Chiles of UCLA put on a remarkable display, earning a meet-high all-around score of 39.7750 and securing the NCAA title on uneven bars. Despite a valiant effort from UCLA, including notable beam routines from seniors Emily Lee and Emma Malabuyo, the Bruins fell just short of the championship title.

Missouri’s Helen Hu and LSU freshman Kailin Chio also shone in individual events, capturing the beam and vault titles, respectively. Utah faced challenges during the competition, while UCLA, in their inaugural year as a Big Ten program, showed promise but ultimately fell short of their championship aspirations.

In the end, Oklahoma’s consistency and exceptional performances throughout the competition secured their well-deserved victory, reaffirming their status as a dominant force in NCAA women’s gymnastics.