LSU Gymnastics kicked off the 2026 season with a record-attendance Open Mike Night Showcase, featuring debuts from new team members and setting the stage for a nationally televised season opener against top-ranked teams.
Olivia Dunne, a star LSU gymnast and social media influencer, humorously prepared for her role as a guest picker on College GameDay by channeling Nick Saban's energy in a TikTok video. Acknowledging her need to brush up on college football knowledge, Dunne used a famous Saban quote to poke fun at herself, showcasing her self-deprecating humor. With 13.3 million followers, Dunne is set to bring her online presence to the sports show, promising engaging content alongside Saban.
LSU gymnastics is seeking its first NCAA championship trophy in the NCAA final, with the top-seeded Oklahoma shockingly eliminated. LSU has had a stellar season, winning the SEC championship and their NCAA regional, and emerging as the favorite in the NCAA final against California, Florida, and Utah. The Tigers have faced injuries but have used their depth and experience to weather the challenges. LSU will compete on floor, vault, uneven bars, and balance beam, aiming to secure their first NCAA championship trophy and place it on the top shelf in their trophy case.
Olivia Dunne celebrates LSU gymnastics' advancement to the NCAA Championship Final, despite not competing in the semifinal. The team posted a strong score, led by Haleigh Bryant, and will face California, Utah, and Florida in the championship matchup. Dunne, a social media sensation, has been actively supporting the team and recently reunited with her childhood hero, Aly Raisman. The NCAA Championship Final will air on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET on ABC.
The LSU Gymnastics team secured their fifth SEC Championship title with a program-high score of 198.075, dominating the competition and earning individual titles in every event. Led by standout performances from Haleigh Bryant, Konnor McClain, KJ Johnson, and Kiya Johnson, the Tigers showcased their talent and depth to claim victory in the Smoothie King Center.
LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne, a popular social media influencer with over 4 million Instagram followers and 7.6 million TikTok followers, revealed that she has received over $500,000 for a single paid post. Dunne, who is valued as the second-highest earning college athlete in terms of NIL earnings, is benefiting from a 2021 Supreme Court ruling that allows athletes to capitalize on their names, images, and licensing.
The LSU Gymnastics team advanced to the 2023 NCAA Championships after finishing tied for second with Michigan in the NCAA Denver Regional Final. The Tigers secured their spot in the championships after the sixth score from each rotation was used to break the tie. LSU finished with a score of 197.750, the second-highest regional score in school history. Haleigh Bryant was the top performer on bars and floor in the regional final. The Tigers will compete in the NCAA Semifinals on April 13 against Florida, California, and Denver.
LSU Gymnastics team advances to the Denver Regional Final after posting a score of 197.375 in the first session of second round competition, tying with No. 11 Oregon State and defeating Georgia and Nebraska. Haleigh Bryant finished as the top performer in the meet with her all-around score of 39.700, tying for the third highest score at a regional in program history. The team will compete for the programs 14th regional title on Sunday, April 2, at 6 p.m. CT in Magness Arena.