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.
