The Oklahoma gymnastics team won their third straight Big 12 title at the Lloyd Noble Center with a remarkable performance. The Sooners beat BYU, No. 8 Denver, Iowa State, and West Virginia on a thrilling Saturday night.
Oklahoma broke the collegiate gymnastics record with 198.950. This amazing achievement beat UCLA and Stanford’s 20-year record of 198.875. The Sooners dominated gymnastics with this effort.
As OU’s last Big 12 title before joining the SEC, the triumph was noteworthy. Oklahoma bid farewell to the Big 12 with a great home performance after five years without a title.
OU Gymnastics Claims Third Consecutive Big 12 Title
Lead by star athletes, the Sooners scored five perfect 10s in the meet.Senior all-arounder Ragan Smith added a beam perfect 10 to her already stellar season.
An uncommon performance in collegiate gymnastics was junior all-arounder Jordan Bowers’ perfect 10s on vault, bars, and floor. Sophomore Faith Torrez’s first-career perfect 10 on the court solidified OU’s dominance.
Leading the all-arounders with 39.925, Bowers stood out. The Sooners have had the nation’s top scores this season. They broke their program score record against Alabama in March after a fantastic journey.
The Sooners’ depth and talent were highlighted by five All-Big 12 selections. Bowers, Katherine LeVasseur, and Torrez led the team with many awards, demonstrating their excellence.
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Key Takeaways from OU Gymnastics’ Stellar Performance
Three significant takeaways from the meet highlighted Bowers and Smith’s outstanding performances.
Bowers delivered many perfect 10s, demonstrating her concentration and perfection. Smith broke OU gymnast Maggie Nichols’ record with her 10th career beam perfect 10.
Bowers’ season-first perfect 10 on vault electrified the Lloyd Noble Center. The crowd applauded her amazing routine, contributing to OU’s high vault score. Coach K.J. Kindler praised Bowers’ excellent landing and its impact on the team.
Beyond individual efforts, the Sooners were consistent, scoring no less than 9.800. Their Big 12 Championship vault score was record-breaking, demonstrating their dedication.
Future-focused, the Sooners now focus on regionals to continue their quest for glory.
As the competition approaches, OU’s gymnastics team prepares to write their name in collegiate gymnastics history again.
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