Lexie Priesmann's floor routine was the turning point

After barely surviving the first rotation on beam and an unremarkable floor start Lexie Priesmann's solid floor routine gave the Tigers the jump start they needed. Despite battling multiple injuries , the last being a torn bicep Lexie had a great routine and set the stage for Kennedi, Sarah and McKenna to get the Tiger train back on track and rolling.

Kudos to a great gymnast who along with the other three seniors came up big today when it was all on the line. This has to be a confidence booster to know they overcame adversity, a couple of under scores and still came close to beating the defending national champions.

The stage is now set for what could be the biggest night in LSU Gymnastics history. They have knocked on the door three times, gotten one foot inside the throne room. They are in Texas where that famous Texan Bum Phillips once said." Now lets kick that SOB door in."