The 2025 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships are underway, and the battle for national glory is heating up in Fort Worth, Texas! From jaw-dropping routines to emotional comebacks, Thursday’s semifinals served up everything fans could hope for. In a field stacked with collegiate gymnastics giants, four teams—Oklahoma, Missouri, Utah, and UCLA—emerged victorious, earning their way into the Four on the Floor final on April 19.
Let’s dive into the standout moments, individual champions, surprise eliminations, and live reactions as history was made on the mats.
🥇 What’s at Stake?
Held at Dickies Arena from April 17–19, the NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships are more than just about team titles. Athletes compete for six national crowns:
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Team
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All-Around
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Vault
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Bars
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Beam
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Floor
Thursday's semifinals determined team finalists and individual champions in all five individual events.
🔥 Semifinal I: Oklahoma & Missouri Rise, Florida Falls Short
Final Scores:
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Oklahoma – 197.550
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Missouri – 197.300
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Florida – 197.200
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Alabama – 196.825
Shock of the Day: Florida, a gymnastics powerhouse, was eliminated in a nail-biter. Missouri pulled off a dramatic upset, making history with their first-ever Four on the Floor appearance!
The hero? Helen Hu, who scored an unbelievable 9.9875 on beam—a routine that sealed the Tigers’ historic moment.
Meanwhile, Oklahoma avenged last year’s semifinal disaster, finishing strong on vault and leading the session with poise and precision. Jordan Bowers starred with a 39.7125 in the all-around.
Top Individual Performances (Session I):
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All-Around: Jordan Bowers (OU) – 39.7125
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Vault: Danie Ferris (Florida) – 9.900
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Bars: TIE between four gymnasts including Leanne Wong and Mara Titarsolej – 9.9375
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Beam: Helen Hu (Missouri) – 9.9875
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Floor: Bowers & Faith Torrez (OU) – 9.950
💥 Semifinal II: Tightest Battle of the Night—Utah & UCLA Edge Out LSU
Final Scores:
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Utah – 197.500
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UCLA – 197.450
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LSU – 197.375
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Michigan State – 197.1875
Less than 0.200 separated all four teams throughout, but when the final rotation ended, Utah and UCLA earned the right to fight for the title. LSU, the top seed and defending champion, was eliminated in stunning fashion.
UCLA’s Jordan Chiles anchored bars with a breathtaking 9.975, while Grace McCallum scored a crucial 9.950 on vault for Utah.
Unfortunately, LSU’s Aleah Finnegan fell on beam—a rare mistake that ultimately cost her team a spot in the final.
Top Individual Highlights (Session II):
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Vault: Sage Kellerman (MSU) – 9.950
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Bars: Jordan Chiles (UCLA) – 9.975
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Beam: Isabella Magnelli (Kentucky) – 9.9125
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Floor: Jade Carey (Oregon State) – 9.9125
💔 Injuries & Setbacks
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Mika Webster-Longin (UCLA) injured her knee during vault and was taken for X-rays. UCLA pulled through, but her loss was felt.
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Aleah Finnegan’s beam fall was heartbreaking and uncharacteristic, but LSU couldn’t recover.
📊 Standout Individuals & All-Around Leaders
Several gymnasts put on dazzling displays across all four events, especially in their quest for individual titles:
🏅 Individual National Champions (Unofficial):
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All-Around: Jordan Bowers (Oklahoma)
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Vault: Sage Kellerman (Michigan State)
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Bars: Jordan Chiles (UCLA)
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Beam: Helen Hu (Missouri)
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Floor: Jade Carey (Oregon State) / Jordan Bowers (TIE)
🔜 What’s Next? The Four on the Floor Final
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 19, when the top two teams from each semifinal—Oklahoma, Missouri, Utah, and UCLA—compete for the national title.
Can Oklahoma reclaim its crown? Will Missouri complete their Cinderella run? Could Jordan Chiles bring a championship back to Westwood?
📺 Watch it live on ESPN2 or ESPN+
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