Despite being the reigning national champions, LSU Gymnastics experienced a significant loss to Arkansas. This defeat, coupled with their struggles on their signature events, has sparked a debate about the impact of the NCAA's new judging system on the sport's entertainment value.
Week four of NCAA Gymnastics was a challenging one for the defending national champions. The No. 2 LSU Tigers fell to No. 17 Arkansas in a crucial SEC dual meet, 196.875 to 196.600. This unexpected defeat could potentially hinder LSU's pursuit of the SEC Regular Season title. The Tigers struggled on their signature events, particularly floor routine. While their average score on floor was a nation-leading 9.93 in 2024, they averaged a 9.77 on Friday.
Gymnast and influencer Olivia Dunne competed in the floor lineup, contributing a 9.700. Although LSU was far from their best performance, the lower scores could be attributed to the NCAA Gymnastics' new judging evaluation system. This season, coaching staff can now submit specific routines for evaluation.
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