Oklahoma wins 8th NCAA gymnastics title in 12 years

All-around champion Faith Torrez kept the Sooners on track with her performance on the beam.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 10:40pm

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting depicting the dynamic movements and energy of a gymnastics competition, with sharp, overlapping geometric planes in vibrant shades of red, orange, and blue.Oklahoma's gymnastics dynasty continues, as the Sooners' latest national title victory is captured in a cubist, geometric deconstruction of their championship-winning routines.Fort Worth Today

Oklahoma won its 8th NCAA gymnastics championship in the past 12 years, edging out LSU and Florida in the final competition held in Fort Worth, Texas. Senior Faith Torrez delivered a clutch performance on the balance beam to keep the Sooners in contention, and the team then posted five scores above 9.9 on the floor exercise to clinch the title. This marks Oklahoma's 8th national championship since 2014, further cementing their dominance in college gymnastics.

Why it matters

Oklahoma's continued success in NCAA gymnastics highlights their status as the premier program in the sport, having won 8 of the last 12 national titles. Their ability to fend off perennial challengers like LSU and Florida demonstrates the Sooners' depth of talent and consistency at the highest level of competition.

The details

After a fall from Keira Wells and a 9.7375 from Addison Fatta, Oklahoma needed a big performance from Faith Torrez on the balance beam to keep them in contention. Torrez delivered, sticking her landings for a 9.95 score. The Sooners then posted five scores above 9.9 on the floor exercise in the final rotation to overtake LSU and clinch the national title.

  • The NCAA gymnastics championship was held on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas.

The players

Faith Torrez

An Oklahoma senior who won the all-around title and delivered a clutch performance on the balance beam to keep the Sooners in contention for the national championship.

Oklahoma

The dominant college gymnastics program that has won 8 of the past 12 NCAA championships, cementing their status as the premier team in the sport.

LSU

A perennial challenger to Oklahoma's gymnastics supremacy, having won their first national title in 2024 but finishing second to the Sooners in 2026.

Florida

Another top gymnastics program that has won 3 national titles, most recently in 2015, but has been unable to dethrone Oklahoma as the dominant force in the sport.

Minnesota

The Gophers gymnastics team made a surprise run to the final four, becoming the lowest-ranked seed to do so since seeding began in 2014, marking a historic achievement for the program.

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What’s next

The 2027 NCAA gymnastics season will begin in the fall, with Oklahoma looking to defend their title and continue their dynasty, while LSU, Florida, and other top programs aim to finally unseat the Sooners as champions.

The takeaway

Oklahoma's sustained excellence in NCAA gymnastics over the past 12 years has solidified their status as the premier program in the sport. Their ability to fend off challenges from other top teams like LSU and Florida demonstrates the depth of talent and consistency that has made the Sooners the dominant force in college gymnastics.