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LSU Gymnastics Dominates Baton Rouge Regional, Punches Ticket to NCAA Championships in Fort Worth

Perfect 10s, record-setting floor performance power LSU Tigers to 16th regional title and fourth straight championship appearance under Jay Clark

BATON ROUGE, La. | In a commanding postseason performance, the No. 2-seeded LSU Tigers surged past a competitive field to claim the 2026 NCAA Baton Rouge Regional Championship, solidifying their status as a national title contender and advancing to the NCAA Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth.

Fueled by precision, depth, and star power, LSU posted a meet-winning score of 197.825, outpacing Stanford Cardinal (197.225) and eliminating Michigan and Clemson from championship contention. The victory marks LSU’s 16th regional title and extends its streak to four consecutive NCAA Championship appearances.

Inside the electric atmosphere of the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, LSU delivered when it mattered most—highlighted by two perfect 10.000 routines that underscored the program’s elite pedigree. Sophomore standout Kailin Chio dazzled on vault with a flawless score, while Kaliya Lincoln brought the crowd to its feet with a perfect floor routine—the first of her collegiate career.


LSU’s night was defined by consistency across all four rotations. The Tigers opened strong on vault (49.450), maintained composure on bars despite a late fall (49.300), surged on beam (49.425), and closed emphatically with a near-historic 49.650 on floor—one of the top regional floor scores in program history.

At the halfway mark, LSU held a narrow lead, but their separation came in the final two rotations, where execution and difficulty proved decisive. By the final routine, the outcome was clear: LSU wasn’t just advancing—they were making a statement.

Individually, Chio delivered one of the most dominant all-around performances of the season, capturing titles on vault (10.000), beam (9.975), and the all-around (39.750). Her continued excellence places her among the most decorated gymnasts in LSU history, with 40 event titles this season alone—a benchmark achieved by only a select few in program history.

Lincoln’s perfect 10 on floor secured her seventh event title of the season, while Ashley Cowan added to LSU’s haul with a share of the uneven bars title. The Tigers swept or shared every individual title on the night—an emphatic display of dominance.


Now, LSU turns its focus to Dickies Arena, where the nation’s best programs will compete for the NCAA crown. With momentum, depth, and championship experience on their side, the Tigers enter Fort Worth as a team no one wants to face.


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-- By Adnre Leday

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