LSU Gymnastics Faces Arkansas in Baton Rouge Showdown
The No. 2 LSU Tigers (27-4) will host the Arkansas Razorbacks (19-6) on Friday night, March 13, at the Carl Maddox Field House in Baton Rouge. Both teams are looking to finish SEC competition strong, with LSU aiming to maintain its dominant form and Arkansas seeking an upset victory.
Recent Performances
LSU recently faced a narrow defeat against No. 3 Florida in Gainesville on March 6, 2026, with a final score of 198.450-198.325.1 Arkansas is coming off a loss to No. 1 Oklahoma, 197.925-197.500.
Historical Matchup
Historically, Arkansas has had some success against LSU, with two wins in the past three seasons. Still, only one of the Razorbacks’ seven victories over the Tigers has occurred in Baton Rouge, dating back to February 11, 2011. The two teams have met frequently in recent years, with seven combined contests in 2024 and 2025. In those matchups, Arkansas averaged 197.050 as a team, while LSU averaged 197.952.
Current Rankings
LSU currently holds top-three national rankings on each event: No. 1 on floor, No. 2 on vault, No. 3 on bars and beam, and No. 2 overall.1 Arkansas is as well performing well, with No. 5 on vault, No. 6 on beam, and No. 9 on floor.
Key Athletes
LSU:
- Kailin Chio: 9.970 on vault, 9.990 on beam, 39.760 in the all-around.
- Konnor McClain: 9.930 on bars.
- Kaliya Lincoln: 9.945 on floor.
Arkansas:
- Lauren Williams: 9.910 on vault, 9.915 on floor.
- Joscelyn Roberson: 9.940 on beam.
- Hailey Klein: 39.380 in the all-around.
Meet Information
The meet is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT on Friday, March 13, and will be streamed live on SEC Network+. Live scoring will be available through Virtius.
Looking Ahead
Following this competition, both teams will prepare for potential postseason opportunities, including NCAA Regional and National Championships. LSU will aim to continue its strong performance and contend for a national title, while Arkansas will look to build momentum and produce a strong showing in the postseason.