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LSU gymnastics freshman Kiya Johnson performs her beam routine on Friday, January 2020 during LSU's 196.775 to 196.425 loss to Alabama in the PMAC.

LSU’s Kiya Johnson named SEC Freshman of the Week

By Kennedi Landry February 4, 2020

After another all-around victory in LSU's loss to Alabama, Kiya Johnson was named the Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week for the second week in a row.  Johnson was also named SEC Gymnast...

LSU all-around freshman Kiya Johnson waits to perform her routine during the Tigers' 196.575- 196.275 win over Auburn on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, in the PMAC.

Injury-plagued LSU gymnastics falls to Alabama 196.4250-196.775

By Kennedi Landry January 31, 2020

LSU gymnastics coach D-D Breaux often emphasizes the law of holes: “when you find yourself in one, stop digging.” That’s what happened Friday night in a losing effort against Alabama...

Gymnastics vs Arizona Photo by Chris Parent

From hype leader to Achilles injury to floor lineup staple, Olivia Gunter is living her dream at LSU

By Kennedi Landry January 29, 2020

Olivia Gunter rarely finds herself speechless. The junior LSU gymnast has been among the loudest cheerleaders for her team over the past two years. But now that she’s able to compete herself, she...

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LSU gymnastics scores season-high 197.775 in loss to Florida

By Kennedi Landry January 24, 2020

LSU had it's highest score of the 2020 season Friday night, but still fell to Florida 198.375-197.775 in a tough matchup in Gainesville. Freshman all-arounder Kiya Johnson led the Tigers to their season-high...

LSU junior all-around Ruby Harrold performs a floor routine during the second round of the gymnastics regionals on Saturday, April 6, 2019, in the PMAC.

‘It’s maxed my expectations’: England native, gymnastics senior Ruby Harrold finds home, leadership abilities

By Kennedi Landry January 22, 2020

Ruby Harrold is pretty sure she cried when she first came to LSU on her official visit. No, she’s positive she cried. It was overwhelming for the senior all-arounder all those years ago — the...

LSU takes down Auburn in first home meet of the season.

January 18, 2020

After conquering the first away meet of the season by defeating the Georgia Gymdogs, this young Tiger team was back in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center to beat SEC West foe Auburn 196.575 to 196.275 in...

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LSU gymnastics’ freshmen help lead Tigers to win over Auburn

By Kennedi Landry January 17, 2020

LSU gymnastics has a history of powerful members coming in as freshman and making big contributions and 2020 is no different.  Freshmen all-arounders Kiya Johnson and Kai Rivers — who are...

LSU senior all-around Britney Taylor finishes her floor routine March 8, 2013, during the Tigers' 197.500-197.725 loss against Alabama at the PMAC.

Report: NFL investigating former LSU gymnast’s sexual assault accusations to NFL star Antonio Brown

By Brandon Adam September 11, 2019

A lawsuit filed by Britney Taylor, a former LSU gymnast, accuses New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown of sexually assaulting her on three separate occasions, according to multiple reports. The...

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LSU gymnast facing criticism on social media for ‘racist’ Snapchat; athletic department responds

By Reveille Staff Report August 28, 2019

LSU gymnast Sami Durante faced criticism on social media Wednesday for a circulated Snapchat that some have called 'racist' and 'insensitive.'  Durante's Snapchat depicted writing in Korean on a classroom...

LSU all-around senior Sarah Finnegan completes the bars during the Tigers’ 197.825 second place victory at the 2019 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships on Saturday, April 20, 2019, in the Fort Worth Convention Center.

Sarah Finnegan nominated by LSU for NCAA Woman of the Year

By Brandon Adam June 23, 2019

LSU nominated former gymnast and two-time NCAA champion Sarah Finnegan (2016-2019) for the NCAA Woman of the Year, which is based on achievements in academics, athletics, service and leadership. “Sarah...

LSU all-around senior Sarah Finnegan completes the bars during the Tigers’ 197.5125 first round success at 2019 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championship Semifinals meet on Friday, April 19, 2019, in the Fort Worth Convention Center.

Family of LSU gymnast Sarah Finnegan asking for donations to help with medical bills

By Brandon Adam June 20, 2019

Former LSU gymnast Sarah Finnegan and her family are in need of support. Sarah's father Don has been diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. Don has been battling issues with his pancreas for the three...

LSU coach D-D Breaux enters the stadium during the Tigers' 197.500-197.425 loss to Florida on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019 in the PMAC.

LSU releases 2020 gymnastics schedule

By Brandon Adam June 17, 2019

Coming off of a national runner-up finish in 2019, LSU's gymnastics team will return to the floor on Jan. 3, 2020, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, the school announced. The three-time defending Southeastern...