Title: Top-Tier Collegiate Gymnastics Squads Square Off in Showdown
For college gymnastics enthusiasts, this weekend is a dream come true. On January 11, Saturday, a powerhouse gathering of four of the nation's top-ten NCAA Women's Gymnastics teams will go toe-to-toe in Oklahoma City, OK – the Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad. Don't let the humble title fool you; this regular-season fixture is one of the most competitive meets in recent years.
Leading the charge is the No. 1 ranked Oklahoma Sooners, accustomed to claiming the limelight. Joined by them are reigning National Champions No. 2 LSU, perennial powerhouse No. 4 Utah, and defending National Runner-Up No. 6 California. This kegger of talent is brimming with NCAA champions, five-star freshmen, and All-Americans across the board. The combine result? A potential national championship preview.
The meet's star-studded lineup boasts multiple Olympians, World medalists, and former National Team members. Olympic silver medalist Grace McCallum (USA) and Olympic bronze medalist Amelie Morgan (Great Britain) lead the Utah Red Rocks' crew, but the roster doesn't stop there. World silver medalists Ana Padurariu (Canada) and Poppy-Grace Stickler (GB) tag along, not to mention the No. 1 overall recruit, Avery Neff...the list goes on.
The LSU Tigers feature Philippine Olympian Aleah Finnegan, U.S. Olympic alternate Kaliya Lincoln, and 2022 U.S. All-Around Champion Konnor McClain. The Sooners boast Pan-American champion Addison Fatta and U.S. World team member eMjae Frazier, while the Cal Bears house European champion Ondine Achampong (GB). Let's just say the talent pool is overflowing.
Beyond the Olympics scene, current ACC Gymnast of the Week Mya Lauzon (Cal) shines. Her sweet, dynamic gymnastics won't let you look away, especially on vault. The Sooners might lack Olympians, but they're stacked with National Champions—like the reigning National Champion on bars and beam, senior Audrey Davis. Her bars performance is nothing short of legendary, dubbed by many as the best at the collegiate level.
This weekend's freshmen will steal the show as well. With the likes of LSU's Kailin Chio, Utah's Avery Neff, and Oklahoma's Lily Pederson making an appearance on College Gym News's Freshman of the Year Watch List, be ready for a riveting rookie all-around race. On Saturday, join the thrilling spectacle in Oklahoma City.
- If you're a fan of college gymnastics, you won't want to miss the Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad on January 11 in Oklahoma City, featuring top-ranked teams like the Oklahoma Sooners and LSU Tigers.
- Among the standout gymnasts competing in the meet is Olivia Dunne of the LSU Tigers, who has gained popularity beyond the gymnastics world through her TikTok videos.
- To watch the NCAA Gymnastics event, you can tune into ESPN or ESPN+, depending on your location, and keep up with the results on various sports news websites and social media platforms.
- Olympians like Grace McCallum (USA) and Amelie Morgan (Great Britain) will be showcasing their skills in the meet, but there are also talented young gymnasts like Olivia Dunne and Haleigh Bryant who are expected to make a strong impact.
- With powerhouse teams like LSU Gymnastics and Oklahoma Gymnastics competing, the event promises to be an exciting preview of what to expect in the Olympic Gymnastics competitions and the upcoming NCAA Gymnastics finals.
