Florida Gymnastics Claims SEC Championship Title

The Florida Gators gymnastics team secured their first SEC Championship in three years on Saturday, March 21, 2026, defeating Oklahoma and LSU in a thrilling competition held at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Close Competition and Record-Breaking Performance

Florida narrowly edged out Oklahoma with a final score of 198.175 to 198.150. LSU finished third with a score of 197.950, and Alabama placed fourth at 197.475. The Gators’ victory was largely attributed to a phenomenal performance on the uneven bars, where they achieved a season-high score of 49.800.

Individual Highlights

Selena Harris-Miranda delivered a perfect 10 on the uneven bars, contributing significantly to the team’s overall score. Skye Blakely and Kayla DiCello also impressed with scores of 9.975 on the bars, whereas Riley McCusker anchored the rotation with a 9.925.

Rotation Breakdown

The competition saw intense rotations across all events. Oklahoma started on vault, LSU on bars, Florida on beam, and Alabama on floor. LSU’s performance included a strong vault rotation anchored by Kailin Chio’s 9.975. Oklahoma showcased impressive routines on bars, with multiple gymnasts scoring 9.9 and above.

Final Standings

The final standings of the 2026 SEC Gymnastics Championships were as follows:

• Florida: 198.175
• Oklahoma: 198.150
• LSU: 197.950
• Alabama: 197.475