Happy postseason, folks! What a whirlwind of a day. For the first time in recent memory, and maybe ever, every single conference championship was on Saturday. The MIC used to host their title meet on Friday evening, a slight reprieve from the chaos, but this year we were really thrown into the fire. Emerging on the other side, it was a magical day.
Oklahoma Sets New NCAA Gymnastics Scoring Record in Final Big 12 Win
The Sooners’ 198.950 is a new all-time NCAA scoring record toppling UCLA and Stanford’s twin 198.875s from 2004. It is the Sooners’ fourth top-ten all-time number this year.
Oklahoma swept Big 12 titles in its last conference championship in the conference before heading to the SEC next year. Jordan Bowers (vault, bars, floor), Ragan Smith (beam), and Faith Torrez (floor) all scored perfect 10s. The Sooners’ quest for a third-consecutive national title is looking more secure than ever.
Lindenwood Secures MIC Trophy in Last-Ever Home Meet
In the Lions’ final meet in Hyland Arena before the team disbands after this season, Lindenwood held off Texas Woman’s to win in a storybook ending for the program’s run at home, with USAG nationals still ahead of it.
LSU Wins First SEC Title Under Clark
The Tigers’ first win under head coach Jay Clark came in front of a friendly…