Oklahoma Gymnastics: Sooners Lose Semifinals but Create Character-building Experience

Oklahoma gymnastics, aiming for a third straight national title, fell short for the first time since 2012 at the NCAA Championships, finishing third in the semifinals with a season-low score. Their initial struggles on the vault set the tone, despite subsequent strong performances in other events.

• Oklahoma finished third in the semifinals with a score of 196.6625.
• Three Oklahoma gymnasts had major errors on the vault, resulting in the team's lowest score of the season (48.3250).
• Audrey Davis led the team on bars with a score of 9.9625 and was crowned co-national champion.

Oklahoma, favored for the title, faced unexpected challenges in the semifinals, affecting their overall performance and ending their bid for a third consecutive championship.

• Oklahoma's historic performance streak was disrupted by their failure to advance to the final round.
• The top four teams for the championship are No. 5 Utah, No. 4 Florida, No. 2 LSU, and No. 3 California.

Oklahoma will regroup and refocus after missing the chance for a third straight national title, while Utah, Florida, LSU, and California prepare for the championship round.

Oklahoma gymnastics' dream of a third consecutive national title faced unexpected hurdles leading to their exit in the semifinals, showcasing the unpredictability and high stakes of championship competition.