LSU gymnastics excelled at the Fayetteville Regional, with standout performances from various athletes. Haleigh Bryant achieved two perfect 10s, leading LSU to victory with a score of 198.250. The team advanced to the NCAA nationals alongside Arkansas. Key scores included Konnor McClain's 9.95 on floor and Kiya Johnson's 9.925 on bars.
FINAL: What a comeback from the Red Rocks Florida (Bars): 198.325 Utah (Vault): 197.575 --------------------- Missouri (Beam): 197.325 Michigan State (Floor): 196.650
The Red Rocks will finish with a 197.575, which will be enough to take 2nd place and advance to nationals for the 48th straight time. The streak remains
At this point, the Red Rocks just need to hit on their final 3 gymnasts and they *should* be fine and advance to their 48th straight nationals.
For what it's worth ... and it means nothing: Utah: 7th on vault Missouri: 22nd on beam
Going into the final rotation, the Red Rocks have moved on up. Florida (Vault): 148.825 Utah (Floor): 148.075 Missouri (Bars): 148.075 Michigan State (Beam): 147.100 Coming down to the end ... For a chance at a 48th straight nationals (and the only remaining school).
Maile O'Keefe with a great floor, which should only help the scores. Red Rocks fighting back hard.
Red Rocks really doing well on their best event of the season. This would be huge.
At the midway point, the Red Rocks have made up some ground, while Michigan State drops. Florida (Floor): 99.250 Missouri (Vault): 98.800 Utah (Beam): 98.450 Michigan State (Bars): 98.425
Jaylene Gilstrap hits — and honestly that's all that matters right now for the Red Rocks. Should be a good score, though.
She scores a 9.90 https://t.co/JAd7JfHiVh
Much better start for the Red Rocks on beam. Amelie Morgan with a good leadoff routine and stuck landing.
After the 1st rotation, the Red Rocks find themselves in a big hole. Florida (Beam): 49.600 Missouri (Floor): 49.525 Michigan State (Vault): 49.425 Utah (Bars): 48.975 A lot on the line tonight. The Red Rocks remain the only team to make it to every nationals. That's at risk.
Red Rocks going to end the first event with a 48.975 — the first below a 49 this season and it's coming at the worst time.
And Alani Sabado falls off the bars. Things just went from bad to worse for the Red Rocks. Now they have to count a 9.500 by Makenna Smith.
She gets a 9.875 — still no 9.90 for the Red Rocks. https://t.co/AQtho0Gehw
Two perfect 10s from Haleigh Bryant propels #LSU to NCAA regional gymnastics title https://t.co/hrW15YVNaI
Jay Clark says Haleigh Bryant sprained an elbow Thursday. There was some thought to replacing her on bars with Olivia Dunne but stayed with Bryant. The result: perfection. Her 18th 10 after one earlier on vault. #LSU
The Kentucky gymnastics team's incredible season comes to an end in the NCAA regional final in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It finished third with a score of 197.475. LSU won the regional with a score of 198.250, followed by regional host Arkansas (197.825).
Final scores in Fayetteville Top 2 advance to nationals @lsugym 198.250 Arkansas 197.775 Kentucky 197.475 Minnesota 197.400 It's LSU's 32nd trip to nationals and its 15th NCAA regional title.
Haleigh Bryant leaves no doubt. Another perfect 10, her second of the night, this on bars. #LSU wins the regional and advances with a 198.250 Arkansas also advances with a 197.775.
#LSU responds strongly to Jeffrey's 9.20 on bars so far: Ashley Cowan 9.90 Kiya Johnson 9.925 Konnor McClain 9.95 Schoenherr 9.85 Bryant to anchor. Tigers have a ticket to Fort Worth in their grasp.
Kiya Johnson with a 9.925 on bars in the third spot. #LSU
Ashley Cowan, the SEC bars champion, with a clutch 9.90 after Jeffrey's stumble. #LSU has a long way to go, though.
It is a 9.20 for Jeffrey. Pressure on #LSU's last five gymansts. First total miss of the weekend for the Tigers.
Alexis Jeffrey misses the bars landing and has to touch her hands to the floor. #LSU's leading but that's not over yet. Her score will be low. 9.20-9.50. A score the Tigers must drop.
One rotation to go in Fayetteville #LSU 148.625 Arkansas 148.350 Kentucky 149.200 Minnesota 148.175 Top two advance to nationals. Tigers finish on bars.
Heading into the final rotation at the NCAA Fayetteville Gymnastics Regional, here are the scores: LSU 148.625, Arkansas 148.35, Kentucky 148.2, Minnesota 148.175. Top 2 teams advance to NCAAs. Razorbacks on the floor exercise
Bryant with her 17th career 10. Vault - 10 Bars - 3 Floor - 3 Beam - 1 #LSU with a 49.550 on vault and is at 148.625 in first with one rotation to go. https://t.co/5rZRd0PeGa
The announcers called a 10 for Bryant and it is on vault. Perfection yet again. #LSU
Kiya with a 9.90 on vault. Bryant anchors and just nails it. Scores to come. #LSU https://t.co/oNH0BMFgpy
More #LSU vault scores: Amari Drayton 9.875 Savannah Schoenherr 9.80 The Tigers will be looking to throw out that score with Kiya Johnson, Haleigh Bryant to finish.
Aleah Finnegan with a hop on the vault landing for a 9.85. #LSU
KJ Johnson starts on vault with a 9.925 (9.95 start value). #LSU
Kiya Johnson anchors floor with a 9.925. Once again, #LSU "wired" the event with a 49.625. Halfway through in Fayetteville: LSU 99.075 Arkansas 98.825 Kentucky 98.725 Minnesota 98.675 Tigers now go to vault, finishes on bars.
Haleigh Bryant on floor: 9.925 Kiya to anchor. #LSU
Aleah Finnegan follows her 10 on floor on Thursday with a 9.95 tonight. Now Bryant, then Kiya Johnson #LSU
#LSU on floor: Konnor McClain 9.90 Amari Drayton 9.90 KJ Johnson 9.925 Rest of the lineup -Finnegan -Bryant -Kiya Johnson
Konnor McClain leads off with a 9.90 on floor. Just like last night, she seems underscored. #LSU
Aleah Finnegan anchors beam with a 9.90 After Rotation 1: #LSU (BB) 49.450 Minnesota (FX) 49.425 Kentucky (UB) 49.400 Arkansas (VT) 49.375 Tigers go to Floor next.
More #LSU beam scores: Konnor McClain 9.95 Kiya Johnson 9.85 Haleigh Bryant 9.925 Finnegan anchoring
At the Fayetteville Regional, @lsugym so far on beam Sierra Ballard 9.80 Savannah Schoenherr 9.825 Four teams. Top two advance. On ESPN+ only.