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Mizzou Gymnastics Finishes Third at NCAA Championship Regional Final
The Tigers fell short of advancing to the NCAA Championship Semifinal after a tough competition in Lexington.
Apr. 5, 2026 at 11:25pm
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No. 8 Missouri gymnastics competed in the NCAA Championship Regional Final on Sunday in Lexington, Kentucky, facing off against No. 1 Oklahoma, No. 9 Arkansas, and No. 18 Ohio State. Despite a strong performance, the Tigers finished in third place with a 197.225, ending their season. Oklahoma easily won the competition with a 198.350, while Arkansas edged out Missouri for second place with a 197.450.
Why it matters
This was a crucial meet for Missouri gymnastics, as the top two teams advanced to the NCAA Championship Semifinal. The Tigers were hoping to overtake Arkansas and secure a spot in the semifinals, but ultimately fell short in the tough competition.
The details
Missouri had an opportunity to change their third-place standing heading into the final rotation, as they trailed Arkansas by just 0.25 points. The Tigers headed to vault, while the Razorbacks faced the difficult task of maintaining their lead on beam. However, Missouri was unable to make up the deficit, despite a strong performance on floor exercise.
- The NCAA Championship Regional Final took place on Sunday, April 5, 2026 in Lexington, Kentucky.
- The NCAA Championship Semifinal is slated for April 16, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas.
The players
Oklahoma
The No. 1 ranked gymnastics team that easily won the regional final with a score of 198.350.
Arkansas
The No. 9 ranked team that edged out Missouri for second place with a score of 197.450, securing a spot in the NCAA Championship Semifinal.
Missouri
The No. 8 ranked gymnastics team that finished in third place with a score of 197.225, ending their season.
Ohio State
The No. 18 ranked team that finished in fourth place with a score of 196.700.
Hannah Horton
The Missouri gymnast who led the Tigers on bars with a 9.925, and will represent Missouri as an individual qualifier on bars at the NCAA Championship Semifinal.
What’s next
Oklahoma and Arkansas will compete in the NCAA Championship Semifinal against the top-two finishers among No. 4 UCLA, No. 5 Alabama, No. 12 Utah and No. 13 Minnesota. Hannah Horton will represent Missouri as an individual qualifier on bars at the NCAA Championship Semifinal.
The takeaway
While Missouri gymnastics fell short of advancing to the NCAA Championship Semifinal, the team's strong performance throughout the season and at the regional final showcases their continued growth and competitiveness at the highest level of collegiate gymnastics.
