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Back-to-back SEC champion LSU gymnastics returns to compete in the biggest competition of the 2026 regular season. The Tigers defeated Auburn 198.325-196.825. Now they must hit the road and face their best team yet: No. 1 Oklahoma. The game begins at 8:00 pm and will be broadcast live on ESPN2. John Roethlisberger and Bridget Sloan will provide play-by-play reporting, with Taylor Davis reporting from the field. Live statistics can be found here.
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LSU vs. Oklahoma Game History
LSU is 13-25-1 all-time against Oklahoma and 1-1 against Oklahoma State in Norman. The last time the two met was in the new season opener Sprouts Collegiate Quad in West Valley City, Utah. The two battled 197.500-197.500. LSU hasn’t been to Norman since 2014, when the No. 3 Tigers defeated the No. 2 Sooners 197.650-197.325. That was the last time Oklahoma State lost at home. Oklahoma State has won 63 straight games at home, including the Big 12 Championship and regional games they host.
This is the second consecutive 1-on-2 matchup between the two teams. Last year, LSU won the PMAC 198.050-197.675 thanks to the Sooners’ performance under pressure.
About #1 Oklahoma
The defending national champion Oklahoma Clippers finished third in SEC play last year. The Sooners lost nine NQS routines from the 2025 roster, but those routines came from three program legends: Danielle Sievers AA, Audrey Davis AA and Jordan Bowers AA. The impact of losing these two versatile players cannot be overstated, but Oklahoma State is built to withstand that impact. The Sooners brought in their largest recruiting class ever, highlighted by two of the nation’s top recruits, Mackenzie Estep and Kamila Parak. They also added No. 8 overall recruit Ella Murphy.
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The Sooners are 10-0-1 overall and 5-0 in the SEC. Their most recent meeting was in Florida, where they won 198.075-197.575. Oklahoma looks like what everyone is used to seeing: a behemoth. OU has its highest score of the season, undisputedly 198.425 set on Jan. 23RDwith 198 cars, is equivalent to the rest of the country combined. Their last three games were all tied at 198. On top of that, they have won 63 straight home games since LSU’s win in 2014, including a regional title and conference title. They are standards. If you’re looking for a star, this team is a star. The real centerpieces of this team are AAers Addison Fatta, Lily Pederson and Mackenzie Estep as well as all-around specialist Faith Torrez.
Oklahoma State led by legend KJ Kindler on her 20th birthdayth Seasons and shows. She is assisted by associate head coaches Lou Ball and Tom Haley, both under 20th season, assistant coach Ashley Kerr is in her ninth year. They were the dynasty, the gold standard, the queen of the castle, the team everyone wanted to beat. However, there is only one team that hasn’t lost to them in their last three games, and that’s LSU.
About #2 Louisiana State University
Kailin Chio earned SEC Gymnast of the Year honors for the third time this season after a strong performance against Auburn. Her 39.875 AA score is tied for second best in LSU history and tied for the best score in the nation in 2026.
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LSU ranks second in vault [49.369]the second bar [49.463]fifth on beam [49.388] and first floor [49.494].
LSU needs to come out strong. There’s a slim chance they win because Oklahoma State is an absolute beast at home, but this sport doesn’t care about winning or losing before a game. If LSU somehow manages to score close to 198 in this game, it will be enough to make everyone feel confident. The lineup is what it is and it’s important to be able to take advantage of the momentum they can get.
As far as the NQS is concerned, if LSU plays as well as they did last week, they’ll be at the top. LSU’s true road game record is 198.200, so keep your expectations reasonable. LSU needed just 197.125 to stay in second place. No matter how Oklahoma State performs tonight, they’ll be locked into first place. This should be a fun party, so enjoy the excitement.
