No. 7 Mizzou gymnastics secures highest-ranked win in program history

Tigers topple No. 2 Florida 197.200-196.500 in Friday night upset

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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The No. 7 Mizzou gymnastics team secured a historic upset victory over the No. 2 Florida Gators, winning 197.200-196.500 in a dominant performance on Friday night. This marked Mizzou's highest-ranked win in program history, as well as their third-ever victory over the Gators.

Why it matters

Mizzou's win over the highly ranked Gators is a significant achievement for the program, showcasing their ability to compete at the highest levels of collegiate gymnastics. This victory will raise the team's national profile and could propel them to greater success later in the season.

The details

The Tigers took control early, posting strong scores on the vault, uneven bars, and balance beam. Sophomore Kaia Tanskanen led the way with a career-best 9.875 on the vault, while true freshman Maiya Terry won the uneven bars with a career-high 9.9. Mizzou also got 9.9+ scores from Olivia Kelly and Addison Lawrence on the beam. On the floor exercise, a trio of Tigers - Ayla Acevedo, Tanskanen, and Kennedy Griffin - all tied for first with 9.925 scores to seal the victory.

  • The meet took place on Friday, February 6, 2026.
  • Mizzou will travel to face Kentucky on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 6 p.m.

The players

Shannon Welker

Head coach of the Mizzou gymnastics team.

Kaia Tanskanen

Sophomore gymnast for Mizzou who won the all-around title and had a career-best 9.875 on vault.

Maiya Terry

True freshman gymnast for Mizzou who won the uneven bars with a career-high 9.9.

Olivia Kelly

Sophomore gymnast for Mizzou who tied her career-best of 9.9 on the balance beam.

Addison Lawrence

Senior gymnast for Mizzou who earned a career-best tying 9.950 on the balance beam.

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What’s next

Mizzou will travel to Lexington to face the Kentucky Wildcats on Friday, February 13, 2026. First touch is set for 6 p.m.

The takeaway

Mizzou's dominant victory over the second-ranked Florida Gators is a landmark achievement for the program, showcasing their ability to compete with the nation's elite gymnastics teams. This win will undoubtedly raise the team's national profile and could be a springboard for greater success later in the season.