2014 Metroplex Challenge NCAA Showdown

Oklahoma triumphs in record breaking night

Oklahoma triumphs in record breaking night

Feb 15, 2014 by Becca Reed
Oklahoma triumphs in record breaking night
Oklahoma was on fire tonight at the 2014 Metroplex Challenge and took first with a huge 198.175. LSU was second with a school-record 197.875, Arizona took third with a 195.625, and Kentucky was fourth with a 194.85. There were three incredible perfect 10 routines by Rheagan Courville on Vault, Lloimincia Hall on floor, and Haley Scaman on floor. 

Rheagan Courville won the all-around with an incredible 39.75, Kaleigh Dickson was second with a 39.425, and Allie Flores of Arizona placed third with a 39.175. 

Oklahoma's team score is the highest for any team this season and the second highest score in program history. Scaman's 10 was also her first perfect score ever. Oklahoma started out with a bang on vault with a big 49.475 lead by Scaman's 9.95. The Sooners moved on to bars where they scored a season high of a 49.575. Mackenzie Wofford anchored bars and received a 9.975 which tied for first place. On beam they had a fall but where able to drop that score and still received a 49.5 lead by Chayse Capps' 9.975. The Sooners were in the lead heading into their last event but knew that LSU was close behind. Taylor Spears lead off with a 9.825 and every score was equal to or higher than the one before and they ended with Scaman's 10. 

LSU started with a huge 49.6 on bars, a season record and the second best team bars score in school history. The Tigers hit every routine and stuck every single dismount. Sarie Morrison anchored and scored a 9.975. On beam they finished with a 49.3, only .025 behind their season high. On floor they had an uncharacteristic fall but were able to rally and Hall achored with her 10 routine. They finished with huge momentum on vault and ended with Courville's 10. 

Arizona was consistent on all four events and while they didn't have to count a fall, they weren't able to keep up with Oklahoma or LSU and ended up third. 

While Kentucky claimed their highest team bars score of the season, a 49.05, they struggled on beam and had to count a 9.375 for a 48.1 total. While there were some mishaps, there were also some bright moments- Marissa Beucler scored a 9.9 on bars and Kayla Hartley anchored floor for a 9.9 as well. 

Complete results at University of Kentucky Athletics

Team Scores
1. Oklahoma - 198.175
2. LSU - 197.875
3. Arizona - 195.625
4. Kentucky - 194.85

Individual Winners

All-Around
1. Rheagan Courville - LSU - 39.75
2. Kaleigh Dickson - LSU - 39.425
3. Allie Flores - Arizona - 39.175

Vault
1. Rheagan Courville - LSU - 10 VIDEO
2T. Ashleigh Gnat - LSU - 9.95 VIDEO
2T. Haley Scaman - OU - 9.95 VIDEO

Bars
1T. McKenzie Wofford - OU - 9.975 VIDEO
1T. Sarie Morrison - LSU - 9.975 VIDEO
3. Taylor Spears - OU - 9.95 VIDEO

Beam 
1. Chayse Capps - OU - 9.975 VIDEO
2. Rheagan Courville - LSU - 9.95 VIDEO
3. Madison Mooring - OU - 9.925 VIDEO

Floor
1T. Lloimincia Hall - LSU - 10 VIDEO
1T. Haley Scaman - OU - 10 VIDEO
3T. Rheagan Courville - LSU - 9.925 VIDEO
3T. Lara Albright - OU - 9.925 VIDEO
3T. Maile Kanewa - OU - 9.925 VIDEO

Related:
Watch the live replays of the routines here

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