The Oklahoma women’s gymnastics team pulled it off again. The Sooners stormed their way to another NCAA title Saturday in Fort Worth, outlasting UCLA and Olympic champ Jordan Chiles in a meet packed with star power. They didn’t just win—they led from start to finish, with senior Jordan Bowers setting the tone after snagging the all-around crown on Thursday. That makes it six national titles since 2016 for Oklahoma, and this one felt extra special. The emotions were running high, especially for head coach K.J. Kindler, who’s been guiding this powerhouse since 2006.

After the meet, the tears were flowing, and not just from the gymnasts but from the coaches too.  When asked by the head coach what it meant to coach standouts like Audrey Davis and Jordan Bowers, and several others in their final season, Kindler got real. “Like, it’s mind-blowing. We will miss them so much. I probably can’t talk about them too much—I’ll lose it,” she said, her voice cracking. Then she added one more name to the mix: “But Dabi Sievers, too. All three of them have been amazing to the program.” A decade of dominance, and it’s still hitting her right in the heart.

All three of these athletes have left their mark on Oklahoma women’s gymnastics, playing crucial roles in securing yet another title for the team. Jordan Bowers has been a total game-changer, earning multiple Big 12 titles and consistently being recognized as an All-American. Her near-miss at gold in the NCAA Championships, finishing as the runner-up on floor in both 2022 and 2024, is a testament to her incredible skill and determination.

Audrey Davis has also been at the heart of Oklahoma’s success, helping the team land top finishes at the NCAA and accumulate Big 12 Championships. In 2024, she clinched national titles on both Balance Beam and Uneven Bars, becoming one of just five Sooners with multiple NCAA titles in their career. But let’s not forget, it was the team’s collective effort that truly made every move count. Let’s recap the event.

Sooners top UCLA to claim National Gymnastics title

Well, yes, Oklahoma Gymnastics clinched the national championship with a team total of 198.0125, edging out runner-up UCLA by just four-tenths, who scored 197.6125. Missouri wasn’t too far behind with 197.250, and Utah finished in fourth with 197.2375. Oklahoma came out red hot in the national championship final, starting strong on the balance beam with senior Audrey Davis leading the way with a solid 9.900.

The momentum kept rolling, with freshman Addison Fatta matching that score, and teammates Lily Pederson, Jordan Bowers, and Faith Torrez each nailing a 9.9375. By the end of the first rotation, the Sooners were tied with UCLA, both teams hitting a 49.6125. UCLA had its strength on the floor, with Olympic gold medallist Jordan Chiles leading the charge with a 9.975. As the competition went on, Oklahoma started to pull ahead.

In the second rotation, they scored 49.5875 on the floor, while UCLA struggled on vault, managing only 49.2875 due to some landing missteps. This gave Oklahoma a slight three-tenths lead heading into the third rotation. On vault, Faith Torrez and Addison Fatta really stepped up, hitting nearly perfect Yurchenko one-and-a-halfs to score 9.9375 and 9.925. Their strong vault performance pushed their lead to .3375 over UCLA going into the final event. The Sooners clinched the title with a stellar uneven bars rotation, as Audrey Davis and Jordan Bowers delivered solid routines to score 49.375, sealing the Gymnastics national championship.