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No. 3 Gators top No. 1 Sooners in 2026 SEC Gymnastics Championships

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No. 3 Gators top No. 1 Sooners in 2026 SEC Gymnastics Championships
Sparklers fire during introductions

Sparklers fire during introductions of the second session of the 2026 SEC Gymnastics Championships on Saturday at BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla.

The No. 3-ranked Florida Gators won the 2026 SEC Championships in gymnastics with a 49.800 on uneven bars in their last rotation to knock off defending champion and No. 1 Oklahoma and No. 2 LSU. Florida’s Riley McCusker’s 9.925 sealed the title over the Sooners with a 198.175 to 198.150 win.

Mizzou finished the tournament in sixth place. Hannah Horton finished as the vault runner-up, and freshman Kimarra Echols tied for fourth on vault with a 9.900.

LSU’s Kailin Chio performs her beam routine

LSU’s Kailin Chio performs her beam routine on Saturday at BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla. Chio was named the 2026 SEC All-Around Champion with a score of 39.775.

Mizzou’s Kaia Tanskanen performs her floor routine

Mizzou’s Kaia Tanskanen performs her floor routine Saturday at BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla. Tanskanen scored a 9.900 on floor.

Alabama’s Paityn Walker performs her uneven bars routine

Alabama’s Paityn Walker performs her uneven bars routine on Saturday at BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla. Walker scored a 9.875.

Oklahoma’s Faith Torrez celebrates after finishing her beam routine

Oklahoma’s Faith Torrez celebrates after finishing her beam routine on Saturday at BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla. Torrez earned a perfect 10.000.

Florida’s Owen Field and eMajae Frazier embrace

Florida’s Owen Field and eMajae Frazier embrace after No. 3 Florida clinched the SEC championship on Saturday at BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla.

Oklahoma’s Ella Murphy leaps during her floor routine

Oklahoma’s Ella Murphy leaps during her floor routine on Saturday at BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla. Murphy kicked off the rotation with a 9.900.

Mizzou fans cheer as Mizzou performs on floor

Mizzou fans cheer as Mizzou performs on floor on Saturday at BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla. A handful of Mizzou fans made the trip down to Tulsa, but were surrounded by Oklahoma and Arkansas fans dressed in red.

Florida’s Selena Harris-Miranda performs her beam routine

Florida’s Selena Harris-Miranda performs her beam routine on Saturday at BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla. Harris-Miranda later scored a perfect 10.000 on uneven bars to help propel the Gators to an SEC Championship.

Mizzou’s Elise Tisler performs her floor routine

Mizzou’s Elise Tisler performs her floor routine Saturday at BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla. The Tigers recorded a 49.450 on the rotation.

No. 3 Florida celebrates after winning the SEC Championships

No. 3 Florida celebrates after winning the SEC Championships on Saturday at BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla. The Gators upset reigning champ No. 1 Oklahoma 198.175 to 198.150.

LSU’s Ashley Cowan performs in her uneven bars routine

LSU’s Ashley Cowan performs in her uneven bars routine on Saturday at BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla. Cowan scored a 9.850.

Mizzou’s Kimarra Echols walks on stage

Mizzou’s Kimarra Echols walks on stage after tying for fourth on vault at the 2026 SEC Championships on Saturday at BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla. Echols scored tied her career-high with a 9.900.

No. 3 Florida celebrates as confetti falls

No. 3 Florida celebrates as confetti falls on Saturday at BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla.

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