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Alabama Gymnastics Dominates With Best Floor Rotation in Nation
No. 3 Alabama beats No. 22 Oregon State with a season-high 49.675 on floor exercise
Jan. 30, 2026 at 9:31pm
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The Alabama gymnastics team put together an impressive performance on Friday night, earning a season-high 49.675 on the floor exercise - the best score in the nation so far this season. Five of Alabama's six floor routines scored 9.925 or higher, including back-to-back 9.95s from Jamison Sears and Gabby Gladieux in the final two spots. The Crimson Tide cruised to a 197.450-195.825 victory over Oregon State, continuing their strong start to the season with their fourth straight score in the 197 range.
Why it matters
Alabama's dominant floor rotation showcases the team's depth and potential to be one of the highest-scoring teams in the country on that event. The Crimson Tide's ability to consistently post huge scores on floor could be a key factor in their quest to compete for a national championship this season.
The details
Alabama's floor lineup was led by a pair of 9.95s from Jamison Sears and Gabby Gladieux in the final two routines. Chloe LaCoursiere, Azaraya Ra-Akbar, and Rachel Rybicki also scored 9.925 or higher on floor. The Crimson Tide also had a strong performance on uneven bars, earning a 49.475, their second-highest bars score of the season. However, the team struggled a bit on vault and balance beam, recording their two lowest rotation scores of the year in those events.
- The meet took place on Friday, January 30, 2026.
The players
Alabama Gymnastics Team
The No. 3 ranked Alabama gymnastics team, known for their depth and consistency on the floor exercise.
Jamison Sears
An Alabama gymnast who scored a 9.95 on the floor exercise.
Gabby Gladieux
An Alabama gymnast who also scored a 9.95 on the floor exercise, her third straight week receiving a score of 10.0 on that event.
Chloe LaCoursiere
An Alabama gymnast and the top-ranked bars worker in the country, who scored a 9.95 on uneven bars.
Ashley Johnston
The head coach of the Alabama gymnastics team.
What’s next
Alabama will face their toughest test of the season so far when they travel to take on the defending national champion and No. 1 ranked Oklahoma Sooners next Friday.
The takeaway
Alabama's dominant performance on the floor exercise, highlighted by their nation-leading 49.675 score, showcases the team's depth and potential to be one of the highest-scoring teams in the country on that event. This could be a key factor in their quest for a national championship this season.
