The No. 2-seeded LSU gymnastics team is headed to its 11th national championship in program history after finishing second in Thursday’s NCAA Semifinals with a score of 197.4375.
It didn’t look promising for the Tigers heading into the final rotation after struggles on bars and beam, as they trailed No. 6 Georgia. However, a strong floor performance lifted LSU past the GymDogs.
Head coach Jay Clark said he’s proud of how his team stayed committed to the process despite the setbacks.
Cut 20 (10): “at the end.”
LSU received strong performances from Kailin Chio, Amari Drayton and Kaliya Lincoln on floor to help clinch a spot in the championship. The Tigers will compete for their second national title in three years when they take the floor against top-seeded Oklahoma, No. 3 seed Florida, and No. 15 seed Minnesota at 3 p.m. on Saturday.
The LSU Tigers are looking to play better baseball this weekend as they host 10th ranked Texas A-and-M. In LSU’s recent wins, they’ve shown the ability to come from behind. but coach Jay Johnson doesn’t want to rely on late inning rallies to win.
First pitch tonight is at six p-m, and the game will be shown on ESPN.
Louisiana Tech looks to keep its 7-game win streak going tonight when the Bulldogs take on Kennesaw State on the road at 5 p.m. ULM looks to bounce back this weekend against Arkansas State after two straight series losses. First pitch tonight is set for 6 p.m.
Southeastern looks to win its fourth straight series this weekend when it takes on Texas Rio Grande Valley on the road. First pitch tonight is set for 6:30 p.m.
Northwestern State is at Lamar this weekend. First pitch tonight in Beaumont is set for 7:05 p.m.