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Gymnastics

A woman holds up a 10 Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, during LSU’s 198.475-196.200 win against Arkansas at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Does college gymnastics have a perfect 10 problem?

By Ethan Stenger, Sports Editor February 5, 2024

Is there such a thing as perfection? In the world of sports, athletes everywhere have grown up learning that perfection is an unachievable facade and that there's always something to improve. So, how...

LSU gymnastics all-around freshman Konnor McClain hugs head coach Jay Clark Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, during LSU’s 198.475-196.200 win against Arkansas at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU gymnastics defeats Arkansas 198.475-196.200, the highest score in LSU history

By Ava Hebert February 2, 2024

LSU beat Arkansas 198.475-196.200 on Friday in a top-10 showdown.The No. 5 Tigers hosted the No. 7 Razorbacks, where they dominated all areas of the meet and marked a new high-score, not only for the season,...

LSU gymnastics all-around freshman Konnor McClain strikes a pose during her balance beam routine Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, during LSU’s 196.975-196.775 victory over Ohio State in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

How gymnastics freshmen Amari Drayton and Konnor McClain are making a name for themselves

By Ava Hebert February 1, 2024

Seven graduate students, four seniors, four juniors, three sophomores and four freshmen.This is what LSU's gymnastics roster looks like for the 2024 season.Within LSU’s 22-man roster, 11 are seniors...

LSU gymnastics all-around senior Haleigh Bryant chalks her hands Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, during LSU‘s 198.125 - 197.600 victory over the University of Kentucky in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

SEC gymnastics stock watch: Kentucky’s historic night, LSU’s narrow loss

By Ethan Stenger, Sports Editor January 30, 2024

The 2024 college gymnastics season is off to an already historic start, with perfect 10s coming from what feels like every direction. This week in the Southeastern Conference was no different, with multiple...

LSU gymnastics all-around freshman Konnor McClain competes on the balance beam Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, during LSU’s 198.125-197.600 win against Kentucky in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Battle of the Tigers: LSU gymnastics falls to Missouri 197.325-197.225 in Columbia

By Ava Hebert January 26, 2024

The LSU’s gymnastics team lost to the Missouri Tigers 197.325-197.225 on Friday night in Columbia.  The meet came down to the final gymnast, as both teams put up a fight until the end. Ultimately,...

The LSU gymnastics team huddles up for some quick words from head coach Jay Clark Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, during LSU‘s 198.125 - 197.600 victory over the University of Kentucky in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

On the climb: How LSU gymnastics plans on reaching the top in 2024 season

By Ethan Stenger, Sports Editor January 25, 2024

LSU gymnastics came into the 2024 campaign with only one goal: win a national championship. Last season was one riddled with injuries for the Tigers, who went down swinging without all-stars Kiya Johnson,...

LSU gymnastics senior all-around Haleigh Bryant Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, during LSU‘s 198.125 - 197.600 victory over the University of Kentucky in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Two LSU superstars soar in first SEC gymnastics stock watch of 2024 season

By Ethan Stenger, Sports Editor January 23, 2024

Week 3 of college gymnastics saw conference play begin for the Southeastern Conference, and we’ve already witnessed three perfect 10s, two of which came from the LSU squad. Here’s who’s stock...

LSU gymnastics junior all-around KJ Johnson strikes a pose during her floor exercise Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, during LSU‘s 198.125 - 197.600 victory over Kentucky in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. 

Double trouble: LSU gymnastics defeats Kentucky in SEC opener, scores two perfect 10s

By Ava Hebert January 19, 2024

LSU gymnastics won its Southeastern Conference opener against the Kentucky Wildcats 198.125-197.600. “I’m just proud of them,” LSU head coach Jay Clark said following the win. Although...

LSU gymnastics senior all-around Kiya Johnson gears up for her floor routine Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, during the annual "Gym 101" showcase in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU gymnastics snags second in Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad Meet

By Ethan Stenger, Sports Editor January 13, 2024

In one of the most anticipated meets of the regular season LSU, Oklahoma, Utah and UCLA faced against one another in ESPN's first-ever invitational. The Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad took place...

LSU gymnastics team huddles Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, during LSU’s 196.975-196.775 victory over Ohio State in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Raising the Bar: College gymnastics enters its biggest season ever under a national spotlight

By Ethan Stenger, Sports Editor January 12, 2024

After several years of picking up the pieces, the NCAA can send college gymnastics into the stratosphere of popularity. The current boom of college gymnastics follows a period of scandal throughout...

The LSU gymnastics team gives a cheer Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, during the annual Gymnastics 101 Exhibition in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on LSU's campus.

LSU gymnastics grabs a 196.975-196.775 win over Ohio State in its 2024 season opener

By Ava Hebert January 5, 2024

The LSU’s gymnastics team took the win against the Ohio State Buckeyes Friday night in its 2024 season opener.LSU fell short last season, and were left battling multiple deficits. Heading into their...

LSU senior quarterback Joe Burrow (9) holds up the trophy on Monday, January 13, 2020 after LSU's 42-25 win against Clemson at the National Championship in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Column: A look at LSU sports’ fall and rise as it transitions from one era of sports to the next

By Henry Huber May 19, 2023

My first article was published on January 31, 2020, 18 days after LSU’s 2019 football team cemented itself as arguably the best college football team of all time and six weeks before COVID-19 shut...