HBCU Trailblazer Morgan Price Lands Historic Perfect 10 On Vault In SEC Competition

The former HBCU standout continues to make history — this time on one of the biggest stages in collegiate gymnastics.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

Morgan Price, a former standout gymnast at Fisk University, the first HBCU to have a women's gymnastics program, has made history again. Now competing for the Arkansas Razorbacks in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), Price scored a perfect 10 on the vault, becoming the first gymnast in the program's 24-year history to achieve this feat. Price's historic performance comes just a year after she won the all-around title at the USAG Women's Collegiate National Championships, cementing her status as one of the top gymnasts in the country.

Why it matters

Morgan Price's success at the highest levels of collegiate gymnastics, first at the HBCU level and now in the prestigious SEC, is a testament to the talent and potential of HBCU athletes. Her journey underscores the importance of providing opportunities for underrepresented groups in sports, and her achievements serve as an inspiration for aspiring gymnasts from HBCUs and beyond.

The details

In her first season competing for the Arkansas Razorbacks, Morgan Price delivered a flawless Yurchenko 1 and 1/2 vault routine, earning a perfect score of 10. This historic moment marks the first time in the program's 24-year history that a Razorbacks gymnast has achieved a perfect 10 on the vault. Price's outstanding performance helped Arkansas, currently ranked 8th in the nation, secure a victory in the competition.

  • On February 24, 2026, Morgan Price scored a perfect 10 on the vault during an SEC competition.

The players

Morgan Price

A former standout gymnast at Fisk University, the first HBCU to have a women's gymnastics program, who is now competing for the Arkansas Razorbacks in the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

Arkansas Razorbacks

The women's gymnastics team at the University of Arkansas, which is currently ranked 8th in the nation.

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The takeaway

Morgan Price's historic perfect 10 on the vault is a testament to the talent and potential of HBCU athletes, and her success at the highest levels of collegiate gymnastics serves as an inspiration for aspiring gymnasts from underrepresented backgrounds.