Mizzou Gymnastics Advances to First NCAA Championship Final

The Missouri Tigers gymnastics team has advanced to the NCAA Championship Final for the first time in program history, after a dramatic semifinal in which they finished second behind Oklahoma. The Tigers trailed Florida through the first two rotations but surged ahead during the uneven bars event, with standout performances from Mara Titarsolej, Hannah Horton, and Olivia Kelly. The meet was clinched on the balance beam, where Helen Hu delivered a near-perfect routine to secure Missouri’s place in the finals by a narrow margin over Florida. Their overall score of 197.300 edged out Florida’s 197.200, guaranteeing Missouri its best-ever national finish. The Tigers will now compete in the four-team championship final, marking a significant milestone for the program. This achievement follows previous strong postseason performances and showcases the team’s resilience under pressure.