LSU Wins SEC Gymnastics Championship, Missouri Ties Best Finish

LSU Gymnastics team won their sixth Southeastern Conference (SEC) Championship with a record-breaking score of 198.200, marking their second consecutive title and solidifying their position as the No. 1 seed for the upcoming NCAA regionals. The team showcased outstanding performances, notably on the uneven bars and balance beam, with athletes like Aleah Finnegan and Haleigh Bryant contributing significantly. This victory means LSU will not share the championship title with Oklahoma, despite both teams tying for the SEC regular-season title. Meanwhile, Missouri gymnastics achieved their best SEC Championship finish, tying their previous best by placing fourth, with individual titles won by Helen Hu and Mara Titarsolej. Missouri competed in the SEC Championship's Session II for the first time and concluded with a strong bars performance, propelled by Titarsolej's perfect score. The upcoming NCAA regionals will be a crucial opportunity for these teams to continue their competitive momentum.