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  1. UCLA, LSU, Oklahoma & Denver Advance To 2019 NCAA Finals

    UCLA, LSU, Oklahoma & Denver Advance To 2019 NCAA Finals

    Apr 20, 2019

    After placing in the top two in their respective semifinals, UCLA, LSU, Oklahoma, and Denver have qualified to the first Four on the Floor NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championship final. In semifinal I, UCLA finished in first with a 197.6750, and LSU finished in second with a 197.5125. In semifinal II, Oklahoma won with a 197.8500 while Denver came in second with a 197.0375.
  2. Kerry Perry Addresses Media At 2018 U.S Gymnastics Championships

    Kerry Perry Addresses Media At 2018 U.S Gymnastics Championships

    Aug 19, 2018

    For the second time since taking the helm of USA Gymnastics, Kerry Perry sat down with media to read a statement about USA Gymnastics’ current initiatives and answer a number of questions, including several pertaining to her communication with Simone Biles, Madison Kocian and Kyla Ross. The first time she spoke to a group of media was off the record at the 2018 GK U.S. Classic.
  3. Biles, Patterson Set Precedent For Classic 2 Years Ahead Of Olympics

    Biles, Patterson Set Precedent For Classic 2 Years Ahead Of Olympics

    Jun 28, 2018

    We’re only a month away from the U.S. Classic, a competition that hopeful elites must qualify to in their journey of possibly competing at U.S. Championships later in the summer. The U.S. Classic is one of the first domestic competitions where elites aim to demonstrate their progress for the season, and an important step in the selection process for World Championships in the fall. 
  4. Most Difficulty In The 2018 Super Six: Floor Edition

    Most Difficulty In The 2018 Super Six: Floor Edition

    May 22, 2018

    For the third installment in our series on the most difficulty in the 2018 NCAA Super Six, we're taking a look at floor exercise. Floor scores are calculated similarly to bars and beam scores: Gymnasts start from a 9.5 and add in difficulty value and connection value in order to get to a 10.0 start value. Gymnasts can add difficulty by performing "E" skills (worth 0.20) and "D" skills (worth 0.10). 
  5. Most Difficulty In The 2018 NCAA Super Six: Uneven Bars Edition

    Most Difficulty In The 2018 NCAA Super Six: Uneven Bars Edition

    May 11, 2018

    In NCAA gymnastics, execution is paramount to an athlete’s success on the floor, thanks in large part to the use of the 10.0 system. Gymnasts strive for perfection and look to minimize form deductions as much as possible, and difficulty often takes a back seat as a result.
  6. Recapping The Action: Price Shines For Stanford, Kocian Returns

    Recapping The Action: Price Shines For Stanford, Kocian Returns

    Jan 22, 2018

    Catch up on all of the week three action as the Oklahoma Sooners took on Georgia and then Iowa State and Texas Women’s University in two meets. LSU and Alabama battled in SEC action, while UCLA welcomed back Madison Kocian in a road win against Arizona. Elizabeth Price posted another excellent all-around meet and Minnesota freshman Lexy Ramler has been stellar on beam for the Gophers.
  7. Recapping The Action: Michigan Grabs Top Score, UCLA Wins In Reno

    Recapping The Action: Michigan Grabs Top Score, UCLA Wins In Reno

    Jan 15, 2018

    Week two in the NCAA saw near-perfect-10s, SEC showdowns, and programs on the rise. Catch all the action you missed right here.