Oklahoma, LSU, Mizzou, Florida Prepare for SEC Gymnastics Championships

The SEC Women's Gymnastics Championships will be held this weekend in Birmingham, Alabama, featuring top-seeded Oklahoma and second-seeded LSU, both of which share a regular-season title with a 7-1 record. Oklahoma, with a National Qualifying Score (NQS) of 198.040, is making its championship debut in the SEC, while LSU, boasting an NQS of 198.005, has seen significant improvement this season. Missouri, seeded fourth, is also competing alongside Florida, which holds the third seed after posting a record score of 198.625 last week. The championships will consist of two sessions, with the top four seeds competing in the evening session. Both sessions will be broadcast on the SEC Network, and there is considerable anticipation regarding the competitive nature of the meet. LSU and Oklahoma are expected to deliver a thrilling showdown, highlighted by standout performances from individual gymnasts like LSU's Kailin Chio.