LSU gymnastics team faces challenges following strong 2026 finish
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
LSU gymnastics aims to improve following a narrow second-place finish in the 2026 NCAA Championships. The team heavily relied on Kailin Chio, who contributed significantly to their scores on vault and beam. Going forward, LSU needs more consistent performances from other gymnasts to remain competitive with teams like Oklahoma. Analysis reveals that Chio accounted for a large portion of LSU's top scores, highlighting the need for balanced contributions from the entire roster in the upcoming season.
- •LSU was national runners-up in 2026, losing by less than a tenth.
- •Kailin Chio scored a high percentage of LSU's top marks.
- •The team needs more gymnasts scoring 9.9+ consistently.
- •Oklahoma had more balanced contributions in their scoring.
- •Season analysis will focus on areas for improvement.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Kailin Chio can’t carry LSU’s scores in 2027
"Closing the gap with Oklahoma requires a team effort
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