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Oklahoma hosts LSU in top-ranked gymnastics showdown
No. 1 Sooners welcome No. 2 Tigers in key SEC meet
Published on Feb. 28, 2026
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The top two teams in college gymnastics, Oklahoma and LSU, will face off on Friday night in a highly anticipated SEC meet. The Sooners, ranked No. 1, are averaging an impressive 197.907 score this season and have reached the 198+ threshold three weeks in a row. The Tigers, ranked No. 2, have also been on a roll, posting a season-high 198.325 in their last meet against Auburn. This rematch of an earlier tie comes with the Sooners looking to defend their home turf against the surging Tigers.
Why it matters
This meet between the nation's top two gymnastics programs will showcase some of the best talent in the sport. The outcome could have major implications for conference and national rankings as the teams gear up for the postseason. Oklahoma and LSU have established themselves as the teams to beat in 2026, making this a must-watch event for gymnastics fans.
The details
Oklahoma and LSU previously met at the season-opening Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad, where they tied at 197.500 but the Sooners earned the victory on a tiebreaker. Now the Tigers will try to take down the No. 1 team on the road. The Sooners have been dominant, reaching the 198+ score threshold three weeks in a row, while LSU is coming off a season-best 198.325 performance.
- The meet will take place on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET.
- Oklahoma and LSU previously met on January 10, 2026, tying at 197.500.
The players
Oklahoma
The No. 1 ranked gymnastics team in the country, averaging a 197.907 score this season.
LSU
The No. 2 ranked gymnastics team, averaging 197.654 and posting a season-high 198.325 in their last meet.
What they’re saying
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— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)
The takeaway
This highly anticipated matchup between the nation's top two gymnastics programs will showcase some of the best talent in the sport. The outcome could have major implications for conference and national rankings as the teams gear up for the postseason.
