2024 NCAA Gymnastics Championships: LSU Favored as Oklahoma is Eliminated

In a stunning upset, defending NCAA gymnastics champion Oklahoma has been knocked out of contention following the semifinal round. Utah and Florida emerged victorious in the second session, while LSU and California claimed victory in the first session.

With Oklahoma out of the picture, only four teams remain in the chase for the title. LSU, with the highest semifinal score among the finalists, is now the favorite to take home the championship. Haleigh Bryant of LSU also secured the all-around title, narrowly beating out Olympian Jade Carey from Oregon State.

All finalists, except for California, were participants in last year’s championships alongside Oklahoma. Now, No. 2 LSU will have to fend off tough competition from California, Florida, and Utah in order to secure the title.

For those looking to catch all the action, the finals for the 2024 NCAA gymnastics championships will be airing live on ABC at 4 p.m. ET. Viewers can also stream the event via ESPN+ and Fubo, with expert commentary from three-time Olympian John Roethlisberger, three-time Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman, and ESPN reporter Taylor Davis.

The championships are being held at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, with the top two teams from each semifinal session competing for the crown. Tickets for the event are available on StubHub for those looking to witness the excitement live.

Don’t miss out on the thrilling conclusion to the NCAA women’s gymnastics championships, where the remaining teams will battle it out for the ultimate prize.