LSU Gymnastics Wins 2024 SEC Championship With 198.075

NEW ORLEANS – The No. 3 nationally ranked LSU Gymnastics team secured their fifth conference title on Saturday night in the Smoothie King Center after finishing on top with their score of 198.075 in the second session of the SEC Championships.

LSU’s score on the day matched the programs highest at the championships to place them in first overall across all eight teams in both sessions of the competition.

“It means everything to be able to bring this home. This is a great group and I’m very proud of how they’ve gone about their business all year long,” said head coach Jay Clark. “The SEC is a gauntlet, and to come in here and be able to do it at home in front of our fans was pretty special. LSU is a special place.”

The Tigers started the competition on vault, where KJ Johnson got things started with her yurchenko full that scored a 9.875. Aleah Finnegan followed Johnson, earning a 9.850. In the third spot, Amari Drayton posted a 9.825. Savannah Schoenherr put up a solid routine in the fifth spot with her 9.850. Kiya Johnson recorded the Tigers first score over a 9.900 with her yurchenko double that earned a 9.925. Haleigh Bryant earned a 9.975 in the anchor spot to close out the 49.475 vault rotation.

(Release via LSU Athletics)

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