LSU, UCLA, and Jordan Chiles Headline 2025 NCAA Gymnastics Championships Semifinals

The battle for the 2025 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championship is officially underway, with eight elite teams vying for the coveted national title in Fort Worth, Texas. Defending champions LSU Tigers, led by all-around star Haleigh Bryant, are seeking a back-to-back victory, while programs like UCLA, Florida, and Oklahoma are eyeing the crown.

The semifinal round kicks off Thursday, with two high-stakes sessions determining which four teams will move on to Saturday’s NCAA team final.

LSU Leads Star-Powered Second Semifinal

After capturing their first national title in 2024, top-seeded LSU will face a tough semifinal draw against:

• No. 4 Utah
• No. 5 UCLA, featuring Olympian Jordan Chiles
• No. 8 Michigan State

Haleigh Bryant, LSU’s 2024 NCAA all-around champion, returns to defend her title, as well as her co-champion vault crown. She’ll need to fend off challengers like:

• Jade Carey (Oregon State) – 2020 Olympic gold medalist
• Joscelyn Roberson (Arkansas)
• Madison Ulrich (Denver)
• Mary McDonough (Washington)
• And top contenders from within team qualifiers, including UCLA’s Jordan Chiles

"Bryant will also defend her shared 2024 vault title, though her co-champion on that event, Cal's Mya Lauzon, will instead compete for beam and floor hardware this week."

Chiles, who helped the U.S. claim team silver at the Tokyo Olympics, is seeking to lead UCLA gymnastics to its first NCAA championship since 2018.

First Semifinal Brings Heat: Oklahoma, Florida Among Favorites

The opening semifinal, scheduled for 4:30 PM ET, features a powerhouse lineup:

• No. 2 Oklahoma
• No. 3 Florida Gators
• No. 7 Missouri
• No. 11 Alabama Crimson Tide

Florida’s Leanne Wong, another Olympian and 2024 floor champ, will aim for repeat success across multiple events, including bars, where she’ll compete against Utah’s Grace McCallum, her 2024 co-champion.

Individual Titles on the Line Thursday Night

Thursday’s semifinals will also determine five individual NCAA gymnastics titles:

• All-Around Champion
• Vault Champion
• Bars Champion
• Beam Champion
• Floor Champion

A total of 20 individual qualifiers — including four all-arounders and 16 event specialists — earned their spots via top regional performances, joining the team semifinal rotations.

"In addition to the athletes on the eight qualifying teams, four all-around competitors and 16 event specialists will join the race for solo NCAA hardware."

Returning 2024 champions include:

• Konnor McClain (LSU) – Beam
• Leanne Wong (Florida) – Floor, Bars
• Mya Lauzon (Cal) – Beam, Floor
• Grace McCallum (Utah) – Bars

How to Watch the 2025 NCAA Gymnastics Championships

• Semifinal 1: Thursday, April 17 | 4:30 PM ET
• Semifinal 2: Thursday, April 17 | 9:00 PM ET
• Championship Final: Saturday, April 19 | Time TBA

Broadcast coverage will be available on ESPN networks and ESPN+, with additional stats and analysis to follow on Sportsligue.com.

Don’t miss updates on the race for the 2025 NCAA gymnastics title, including rotation scores, standout routines, and medal winners. Bookmark our NCAA Gymnastics hub for live coverage all weekend long.

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