Four Teams Advance to NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships Finals

Minnesota Gophers make first-ever appearance in national final after shocking upset over UCLA Bruins

Apr. 18, 2026 at 3:21am

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The semifinals of the 2026 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth, Texas saw several dramatic moments, with Florida, LSU, Oklahoma, and Minnesota advancing to the Four on the Floor final. The Georgia GymDogs put up a strong fight but fell short of making the finals, while Minnesota pulled off a shocking upset over UCLA. Individual event champions were also crowned, including Oklahoma's Faith Torrez in the all-around and UCLA's Jordan Chiles on floor exercise.

Why it matters

The NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships is one of the most prestigious events in collegiate sports, with the top teams and gymnasts competing for national titles. The semifinals featured several surprising results that shook up the bracket, setting the stage for an exciting finals showdown between the four advancing teams.

The details

In the first semifinal session, Florida advanced in first place with a 197.7875, followed by LSU in second with a 197.4375. Georgia put up a strong fight but came up just short of making the finals. In the second session, Minnesota pulled off a major upset, knocking off fourth-ranked UCLA to advance to the national final for the first time in program history. Oklahoma dominated with a 198.300 to easily claim the top spot. Alongside the team competition, individual event champions were crowned, with Faith Torrez of Oklahoma winning the all-around title and UCLA's Jordan Chiles taking home the floor exercise crown.

  • The semifinals took place on Thursday, April 17, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • The Four on the Floor finals will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET/3 p.m. CT.

The players

Florida

The Florida Gators gymnastics team advanced to the NCAA finals in first place after a strong performance in the semifinals.

LSU

The LSU Tigers gymnastics team secured a spot in the NCAA finals by finishing second in the semifinals.

Oklahoma

The defending champion Oklahoma Sooners gymnastics team dominated the semifinals with a 198.300 score to easily advance to the finals.

Minnesota

The Minnesota Gophers gymnastics team pulled off a shocking upset over UCLA in the semifinals to earn their first-ever berth in the NCAA finals.

Jordan Chiles

The UCLA Bruins gymnast won the individual floor exercise national title, her second career NCAA floor championship.

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What they’re saying

“We've been working so hard all season for this moment, and I'm so proud of how our team stepped up when it mattered most. Making the national final is a dream come true.”

— Jordyn Lyden, Minnesota Gophers gymnast

“Winning that all-around title means the world to me. I'm grateful to have the chance to compete for another NCAA championship with my Oklahoma teammates.”

— Faith Torrez, Oklahoma Sooners gymnast

What’s next

The Four on the Floor finals will take place on Saturday, April 19, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET/3 p.m. CT in Fort Worth, Texas. The four advancing teams - Florida, LSU, Oklahoma, and Minnesota - will compete for the 2026 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championship title.

The takeaway

The 2026 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships semifinals featured several unexpected results that shook up the bracket, setting the stage for an exciting finals showdown between four talented teams. Minnesota's historic first-ever appearance in the national final, alongside the continued dominance of powerhouses like Oklahoma, promises a thrilling conclusion to the 2026 season.