Mizzou gymnastics wins quad meet with a 197.550

No. 8 Missouri gymnastics delivered a complete performance to secure the victory over Air Force, Illinois and Ball State.

Feb. 22, 2026 at 5:33pm

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The Missouri gymnastics team won a quad meet against Air Force, Illinois and Ball State with a team score of 197.550. The Tigers posted strong scores in all four events, highlighted by a meet-best 49.575 on floor exercise. Multiple Missouri gymnasts contributed scores of 9.900 or higher across each event, with Railey Jackson leading the team with standout performances on vault, beam and floor.

Why it matters

This victory showcases Missouri's gymnastics program as a national powerhouse, as the team defeated several other strong programs. The Tigers' depth and consistency across all four events demonstrate their ability to compete at the highest level of collegiate gymnastics.

The details

Missouri set the tone early on vault with a 49.325 team score, led by a 9.925 from junior Railey Jackson. The Tigers remained steady on balance beam, posting a 49.300, and delivered their strongest performance on floor with a 49.575, their highest event score of the night. Jackson, Hannah Horton and Elise Tisler each posted 9.925s on floor to seal the victory.

  • The meet took place on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri.
  • Missouri's next competition is against No. 7 Arkansas on Sunday, March 1, 2026, also at home in Mizzou Arena.

The players

Railey Jackson

A junior on the Missouri gymnastics team who led the Tigers with standout performances on vault, beam and floor.

Hannah Horton

A junior on the Missouri gymnastics team who made a major impact on bars and floor for the Tigers.

Elise Tisler

A redshirt senior on the Missouri gymnastics team who posted a 9.925 on floor exercise to help the Tigers secure the victory.

Air Force

One of the teams that competed against Missouri in the quad meet, finishing in second place with a score of 195.675.

Illinois

One of the teams that competed against Missouri in the quad meet, finishing in third place with a score of 195.450.

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What’s next

Missouri's next competition is against No. 7 Arkansas on Sunday, March 1, 2026, also at home in Mizzou Arena.

The takeaway

This victory showcases Missouri's gymnastics program as a national powerhouse, as the team defeated several other strong programs. The Tigers' depth and consistency across all four events demonstrate their ability to compete at the highest level of collegiate gymnastics.