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LSU gymnastics team celebrates during the Tigers' 197.7375 second place finish in the NCAA Super Six National Championship on Saturday, April 15, 2017 in the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri.

LSU gymnastics shakes off slow start to finish national runner-up at NCAA championships

By Kennedi Landry | @landryyy14 April 15, 2017

After a historic season, the LSU gymnastics team finished second in the Super Six, as Oklahoma took home the title for a second straight season.  The Sooners posted a 198.3875 to win the championship. The...

LSU coach D-D Breaux celebrates during the Tigers' first place win in the NCAA Semifinals Session II with a 198.275 team score to advance to the Super Six Championship on Friday, April 14, 2016 in the Chaifetz Arena, in St. Louis, Missouri.

LSU uses strong start on floor to set tone and push Tigers to Super Six

By Hannah Martin | @hmartinTDR April 14, 2017

ST. LOUIS — D.D. Breaux didn’t have a “target” score for her gymnastics squad in the NCAA semifinals. But the Tigers' 198.275 score, which was highest score ever by any team at...

LSU coach D-D Breaux celebrates during the Tigers' first place win in the NCAA Semifinals Session II with a 198.275 team score to advance to the Super Six Championship on Friday, April 14, 2016 in the Chaifetz Arena, in St. Louis, Missouri.

LSU’s record-setting night propels Tigers back to Super Six

By Kennedi Landry | @landryyy14 April 14, 2017

For the second straight season, and seventh in school history, the LSU gymnastics team is headed to the Super Six. The Tigers finished first in their semifinal matchup with a score of 198.275 to set an...

LSU all-around seniors Sydney Ewing, Ashleigh Gnat, and Shae Zamardi celebrate after the Tigers' 197.875-195.300 victory against the University of New Hampshire on Friday, March 10, 2017 in the PMAC.

After second place finish last season, LSU gymnastics team ready for another chance at national title

By Kennedi Landry | @landryyy14 April 12, 2017

Ashleigh Gnat has not been able to sleep.The senior all-arounder and the LSU gymnastics team head to St. Louis for the NCAA semifinals and it’s her last chance to win a championship.“I don’t...

LSU volunteer coach Ashleigh Clare-Kearney smiles from the sidelines during the Tigers' 196.575-195.100 victory against Kentucky for the Pink & Blue Meet on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016 in the PMAC.

‘She’s amazing’: Claire-Kearney key behind LSU’s dynamic floor routines

By Kennedi Landry | @landryyy14 April 5, 2017

Ashleigh Clare-Kearney is one of the masterminds behind the LSU gymnastics team’s floor routines. Clare-Kearney, who was a gymnast at LSU from 2005-09, was the national champion in both vault and...

LSU head coach D-D Breaux watches the Tigers warm up on the balance beam during their 197.875-195.300 victory against the University of New Hampshire on Friday, March 10, 2017 in the PMAC.

LSU gymnastics advances to NCAA semifinals after first place finish in NCAA Regional

By Kennedi Landry | @landryyy14 April 1, 2017

The No. 2 LSU gymnastics team is going to nationals.The Tigers finished first in their regional matchup against No. 11 Boise State, No.14 Nebraska, No. 25 Arizona, Iowa State and Minnesota.LSU finished...

LSU all-around seniors Sydney Ewing, Ashleigh Gnat, and Shae Zamardi celebrate after the Tigers' 197.875-195.300 victory against the University of New Hampshire on Friday, March 10, 2017 in the PMAC.

No. 2 LSU gymnastics team not overlooking NCAA Regional matchup

By Kennedi Landry | @landryyy14 March 30, 2017

With an off week between the Southeastern Conference Championship and regionals, the No. 2 LSU gymnastics team had a chance to rest and focus on the challenges that lie ahead. The Tigers are traveling...

LSU gymnastics team find out that they will be attending NCAA regional in Lincoln, Nebraska on Monday, March 20, 2017, in the Gymnastics Practice Facility on campus. 

LSU gymnastics team draws spot for NCAA regional in Lincoln, Nebraska

By Kennedi Landry | @landryyy14 March 20, 2017

The No. 2 LSU gymnastics team will make its 33rd NCAA postseason appearance in the Lincoln Regional. LSU will be the No. 1 seed in the regional, which will take place on Saturday April 1 at 4 p.m. “Regionals...

LSU Head coach D-D Breaux celebrates with her team during the Tigers 197.425-195.425 win over Missouri on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

No. 2 LSU gymnastics team wins first SEC Championship since 1981

By Kennedi Landry | @landryyy14 March 18, 2017

The No. 2 LSU gymnastics team can add another award for its 2016-17 season. With the third highest score in Southeastern Conference Tournament history, LSU won the first SEC Championship title since it...

LSU all-around sophomore Lexie Priessman performs her uneven bar routine during the Tigers' 198.150-196.600 victory against Florida on Sunday, March 5, 2017, in the PMAC.

Resilience, determination formed Lexie Priessman into a talented gymnast

By Hannah McDuffie March 17, 2017

Through numerous surgeries and setbacks, sophomore all-arounder Lexie Priessman has stayed motivated and determined in her gymnastics career. After completing several years of homeschooling to compete...

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After Tommy John surgery in high school, freshman Ashlyn Kirby excited to be at LSU

By Hannah McDuffie | @hannahmcduffie_ March 17, 2017

Ashlyn Kirby’s senior year of high school didn’t go as she had planned. In fact, her final season in high school involved rehabbing from a Tommy John surgery. The now freshman all-arounder...

LSU all-around sophomore gymnast Lexie Priessman prepares for her uneven bar routine during the Tigers' 197.475-192.625 victory over Texas Women's University on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

No. 2 LSU gymnastics hoping to make ‘bold statement’ at SEC championships

By Kennedi Landry | @landryyy14 March 17, 2017

The No. 2 LSU gymnastics team kicks off the postseason traveling to Jacksonville, Florida to compete in the Southeastern Conference championship. After clinching the SEC regular season title, the Tigers...