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Gymnastics

LSU senior all-arounder Ashleigh Gnat vaults 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.

Ashleigh Gnat’s parents inspired new role as LSU student coach

By Kennedi Landry January 19, 2018

Ashleigh Gnat has had a long and illustrious gymnastics career, but this spring she takes on a new challenge. With 17 All-American honors, 62 event titles, nine perfect 10s, a Corbett Award and an AAI...

LSU senior Myia Hambrick performs her uneven bars routine during the Tigers' 197.15-195.350 victory against Arkansas on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, in the PMAC.

Myia Hambrick earns SEC Gymnast of the Week, gives boost to top ranked gymnastics team

By Treasure Washington January 19, 2018

Senior all-arounder Myia Hambrick*, as well as the rest of the LSU gymnastics team, strive to get better every single day. Hambrick was just named as the SEC’s Gymnast of Week for her dominant performance...

LSU junior Sarah Finnegan lands her uneven bars routine during the Tigers' 197.15-195.350 victory against Arkansas on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, in the PMAC.

LSU gymnastics looks to defend No. 1 ranking on the road against Florida

By Treasure Washington January 12, 2018

After beating Arkansas 197.150-195.350 in their home opener last Friday, the LSU gymnastics team is now the No. 1 team in the nation. LSU looks to defend its top status and get an early statement win on...

LSU junior McKenna Kelley deems freshman Christina Desiderio "stick queen" during the Tigers' 197.15-195.350 victory against Arkansas on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, in the PMAC.

LSU gymnasts find unique twist to the “turnover chain”

By Kennedi Landry January 10, 2018

The University of Miami football team has a “turnover chain,” but LSU gymnastics has its own bling. The Tigers debuted the “stick crown” at their season opening win over Arkansas. Coach...

LSU all around freshman Sarah Edwards performs her floor routine during the Tigers' 197.15-195.350 victory against Arkansas on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, in the PMAC.

Mix of freshman and veteran performers contribute to LSU’s season opening win

By Kennedi Landry January 5, 2018

In front of a record breaking season opening crowd of 10,755 people, LSU defeated Arkansas 197.150-195.350. With six of LSU’s 24 routines being either first or second time performers, the Tigers...

LSU sophomore all-arounder McKenna Kelley performs her floor routine during the Tigers' 197.7375 score for second place in the NCAA Super Six National Championship on Saturday, April 15, 2017 in the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri.

LSU’s McKenna Kelley to undergo surgery, out for the season

By Kennedi Landry November 27, 2017

Junior all-arounder McKenna Kelley ruptured her Achilles heel and will undergo surgery on Tuesday, she announced via Twitter Monday night. The two-time All-American and All-Southeastern Conference gymnast...

NCAA announces new format for gymnastics championship

NCAA announces new format for gymnastics championship

By Brandon Adam October 10, 2017

The NCAA approved a new regional/super-regional bracket for the Women's Gymnastics Championships that will start the 2018-2019 season. Thirty-six teams will be broken into four host sites, with events...

LSU coach D-D Breaux smiles at her team's performances 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 D-D Breaux becomes highest paid gymnastics coach in SEC, second overall

By Dena Winegeart September 8, 2017

The LSU Board of Supervisors approved a raise for LSU Gymnastics coach D-D Breaux, making her the highest paid gymnastics coach in the SEC. With her new contract, Breaux is slated to make $275,000 over...

LSU senior all-arounder Ashleigh Gnat performs her balance beam routine during the Tigers' 197.7375 score for second place in the NCAA Super Six National Championship on Saturday, April 15, 2017 in the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri.

Coach D-D Breaux recognized for impact, dedication to gymnastics program

By Hannah Martin July 20, 2017

D-D Breaux finally had a moment to take a step back and look at everything she overcame to cap off 40 years as head coach of the LSU gymnastics team. It was May 4, now known as “D-D Day” in...

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

‘These memories last forever’: With their careers over LSU seniors leave mark on gymnastics program

By Hannah Martin April 15, 2017

ST. LOUIS — In a season of firsts, Saturday was a night of lasts for three seniors. After returning to the Super Six, the LSU gymnastics team fell to Oklahoma, finishing in second place for...

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 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 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...