LSU Gymnastics secured the 2026 NCAA Baton Rouge Regional Championship with a score of 197.825, marking the program鈥檚 16th title and their fourth consecutive NCAA Championships appearance under coach Jay Clark. The Tigers outperformed second-place Stanford (197.225) and will advance to the NCAA Semifinals on April 16 in Fort Worth. Two LSU gymnasts, Kailin Chio and Kaliya Lincoln, achieved perfect 10.000 scores, contributing to the team鈥檚 strong performance, which included a 49.650 on floor, the third-highest score at an NCAA Regional for the program.

By the Numbers
  • LSU scored 197.825 to win the Baton Rouge Regional.
  • Chio scored her fifth perfect 10.000 of the season on vault.
  • Lincoln achieved her first perfect score (10.000) on floor.
  • Chio has 40 event titles this season, ranking among the top in program history.
State of Play
  • LSU leads the NCAA rankings heading into the semifinals.
  • Chio continues to dominate, having achieved at least one perfect score in eight meets this season.
What's Next

LSU will prepare for the NCAA Championship Semifinals, where they will compete against top teams including Stanford. The Tigers aim to maintain their winning momentum and possibly secure their first national title since 2013.

Bottom Line

LSU鈥檚 strong performance not only secures their place in the semifinals but also sets high expectations for potential success at the national level. With standout performances from Chio and Lincoln, the team is positioned for a strong showing in Fort Worth.