LSU Gymnasts Shine with Perfect 10s at Regional Finals

Kailin Chio and Kaliya Lincoln lead Tigers to nationals with flawless performances.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 7:43am

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The LSU gymnastics team delivered a dominant performance in the NCAA Baton Rouge regional final on Saturday, with standout routines from Kailin Chio and Kaliya Lincoln earning perfect 10 scores to propel the Tigers to a spot in the national championships.

Why it matters

LSU's gymnastics program has a storied history, and these perfect 10 scores from Chio and Lincoln showcase the team's elite talent and ability to perform under pressure at the highest levels of collegiate competition.

The details

Chio and Lincoln both recorded perfect 10 scores in their routines, with Chio's coming on the vault and Lincoln's on the floor exercise. These flawless performances helped LSU secure the regional title and advance to the NCAA national championships.

  • The NCAA Baton Rouge regional final took place on Saturday, April 5, 2026.

The players

Kailin Chio

An LSU gymnast who earned a perfect 10 score on the vault during the regional final.

Kaliya Lincoln

An LSU gymnast who earned a perfect 10 score on the floor exercise during the regional final.

LSU Gymnastics Team

The women's gymnastics team from Louisiana State University, which won the Baton Rouge regional final and advanced to the NCAA national championships.

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What they’re saying

“Our team has been working so hard all season, and to see that hard work pay off with these perfect 10s is just incredible. We're so excited to keep this momentum going as we head to nationals.”

— Kailin Chio, LSU Gymnast

“This was a total team effort, and I'm so proud of how we came together to secure this regional title. We're going to keep pushing and give it our all at nationals.”

— Kaliya Lincoln, LSU Gymnast

What’s next

The LSU gymnastics team will now advance to the NCAA national championships, where they will compete against the best collegiate gymnasts in the country.

The takeaway

LSU's dominant regional final performance, highlighted by the perfect 10 scores from Chio and Lincoln, demonstrates the Tigers' status as an elite gymnastics program and their potential to contend for a national title.