Oklahoma, Florida, LSU, Minnesota Secure Spots in 2026 NCAA Gymnastics Championship
Florida and LSU advanced to Saturday’s championship final after posting the session’s top two totals on April 16, 2026. They finished ahead of Georgia and Stanford in a tightly contested Session 1.
Results
| Place | Team | Vault | Bars | Beam | Floor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 49.2250 | 49.6625 | 49.4625 | 49.4375 | 197.7875 |
| 2 | LSU | 49.4750 | 49.1875 | 49.2500 | 49.5250 | 197.4375 |
| 3 | Georgia | 49.3250 | 49.1500 | 49.2500 | 49.5375 | 197.2625 |
| 4 | Stanford | 48.8750 | 49.2875 | 49.5250 | 49.2500 | 196.9375 |
Team performances
Florida led for most of the day. The Gators posted a 197.7875 total and a 49.6625 on bars.
Riley McCusker closed with a session-best 9.9875 on bars. Skye Blakely scored 9.9750 earlier in the rotation.
LSU rallied late to claim second. The Tigers finished with a 197.4375 and a 49.5250 on floor.
LSU trailed Georgia by 0.025 before the final exercise. Kailin Chio produced a 9.9625 and led the Tigers’ charge.
Georgia recorded a 197.2625. Their vault mark was 49.3250 for the session.
Stanford rounded out the field with a 196.9375 total. Ana Barbosu posted a 9.9500 on beam for the Cardinal.
Individual highlights
- Riley McCusker — 9.9875 on bars, session high.
- Skye Blakely — 9.9750 on bars for Florida.
- Kailin Chio — 9.9625 on floor and a 39.6125 all-around.
- Ana Barbosu — 9.9500 on beam for Stanford.
Broadcast and next steps
Session 2 begins at 9 p.m. EST on ESPN2. Saturday’s championship final will feature the top teams from both sessions.
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Report compiled by Filmogaz.com.
