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Jim Hartung, a Nebraska gymnastics icon and Olympic gold medalist who helped lead the Huskers to five consecutive NCAA titles and earned 22 All-America honors along with seven NCAA individual titles, died at 65. A Nebraska alum (1979–82) and longtime assistant coach since 2006, Hartung also contributed to the sport as a judge and Hall of Fame inductee, shaping one of the nation's top collegiate programs.
The top-ranked Oklahoma women's gymnastics team, heavily favored to win a third straight national title, shockingly failed to advance out of the national semifinals after committing five major mistakes and finishing in third place with a season-low score. Utah and Florida advanced to the final, leaving the dominant Sooners out of contention. Oklahoma's unraveling began with major errors on the vault, leading to a disappointing showing for a team that had been considered one of the best in NCAA gymnastics history.
The Oklahoma women's gymnastics team's bid for a 3-peat at the NCAA championship meet was denied as they finished third in the semifinal session, with Utah and Florida advancing to the final along with LSU and California. Despite their early exit, Oklahoma's Faith Torrez and Audrey Davis earned conational champion honors on beam, while LSU's Haleigh Bryant won the top individual prize. Florida, Utah, LSU, and California will compete in the final, with the chance for LSU and California to win their first team title, Florida to secure its fourth national championship, and Utah to claim its first title since 1995.
Defending champions and favorites, University of Oklahoma Sooners, suffered a shocking collapse in the NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships, finishing third in the semi-finals and missing the finals. Utah and Florida advanced to the finals, while LSU's Haleigh Bryant captured the all-around title. The University of California Golden Bears also advanced to the finals, marking a program record after a steady rise under coaches Liz Crandall-Howell and Justin Howell.
The NCAA gymnastics championships in Fort Worth, Texas are set to be a whirlwind competition with experts predicting Oklahoma, LSU, Cal, and Florida as top contenders, while also highlighting standout routines and potential upsets. Despite Oklahoma's historic season, experts believe LSU and Cal have the potential to dethrone the defending champions, with LSU's Haleigh Bryant and Cal's Mya Lauzon standing out as top all-around contenders. The competition is expected to be fierce, with razor-thin margins and the potential for upsets, making it a must-watch event for gymnastics fans.
No. 10 Michigan State gymnastics scored a 197.475 in the NCAA Gainesville Regional Second Round, finishing second behind No. 5 Utah and advancing to its third-straight regional final. Head coach Mike Rowe surpassed 100 career wins with MSU's second-place finish, and sophomore Nikki Smith delivered a standout performance, tying for the regional all-around title. MSU will compete in the NCAA Gainesville Regional Final against Utah, No. 4 Florida, and No. 13 Missouri, with the top two teams advancing to the NCAA Championships.
In the latest NCAA gymnastics rankings, LSU made a significant jump to third place, while Michigan, Oregon State, Iowa State, and Nebraska also saw notable improvements. UCLA and Clemson experienced drops in the rankings due to scoring issues, while Arizona State fell out of the top 25. Oklahoma, Cal, Arkansas, Alabama, Kentucky, and Michigan State achieved impressive scores, with several teams setting program records.
The Florida Gators finished as the NCAA runner-up in the NCAA Gymnastics team final, just behind the Oklahoma Sooners. Trinity Thomas tied the NCAA record for career 10s with her 28th perfect score, earning a 10.0 on vault in the team final. The Gators set several program records, including their highest team total ever at an NCAA Championships site. They also had individual score leaders in two events. The season ends with six new recruits joining the Gators next season.
UCLA gymnastics team, led by coach Janelle McDonald, finished third in the NCAA semifinals, missing out on the national final. However, sophomore Jordan Chiles won individual titles on floor and bars, becoming UCLA's first individual national champion since 2019. Despite the disappointment, the team was proud of their progress under McDonald's leadership, who inherited a team with a broken culture. Utah and Oklahoma advanced to the national final, along with Louisiana State and Florida.
The Florida Gators are the second seed for the 2023 NCAA Gymnastics Championships and will compete in the Pittsburgh Regional Championships from March 30 to April 2. The nine-team field includes California, Michigan State, Arizona State, Maryland, Western Michigan, West Virginia, Towson, and Penn State. The top two teams from the regional final will advance to the NCAA Championships in Ft. Worth, Texas. Florida has advanced to the NCAA Championships 38 times in the meet's 40-year history and has won 20 NCAA Regional Championships.