Florida Gymnast Riley McCusker Wins National Title

Gators senior takes home NCAA uneven bars championship

Apr. 17, 2026 at 6:56pm

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Florida gymnastics senior Riley McCusker won the NCAA uneven bars national championship on Thursday during the semifinals in Fort Worth, Texas. McCusker's victory comes as the Gators aim to capture their first NCAA team national title in 11 years on Saturday.

Why it matters

McCusker's individual title is a bright spot for the Florida gymnastics program, which is seeking its first NCAA team championship since 2015. The Gators are one of the top collegiate gymnastics programs in the country and a national title would cement their status as an elite program.

The details

McCusker, a senior, posted the highest score on the uneven bars during the semifinal round of the NCAA Championships in Fort Worth. Her victory marks the first individual national title of her collegiate career.

  • The NCAA Championships are taking place from April 14-16, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • McCusker won the uneven bars title on Thursday, April 17, 2026 during the semifinal round.

The players

Riley McCusker

A senior on the Florida gymnastics team who won the NCAA uneven bars national championship.

Florida Gymnastics

The University of Florida's gymnastics program, which is seeking its first NCAA team national title since 2015.

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What they’re saying

“I had a bunch of confidence just seeing my teammates go up there and do their thing,”

— Riley McCusker

What’s next

Florida will compete for the NCAA team national championship on Saturday, April 19, 2026.

The takeaway

McCusker's individual title is a major accomplishment for the senior and a positive sign for Florida's chances of winning its first NCAA team championship in over a decade on Saturday.