The crown remains: No. 1 Florida gymnastics edges No. 2 LSU in thrilling showdown
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In some corners, last Friday’s meeting of No. 1 Florida and No. 2 LSU on the floor in the Paul Maravich Activities Center was billed as the “meet of the century” in women’s college gymnastics. And there’s no doubt that it was
the marquee meet of this weird year.
But it’s rare that such a meet lives up to its billing and yet, between high scoring, a perfect 10, two 198+ team score, and a nail-biting finish, the much-hyped affair almost certainly produced the most exciting meet in the NCAA season this year.
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Trinity Thomas scored a perfect 10 on her floor routine, leading Florida to a narrow victory over LSU Friday night Photo by Lawren Simmons | The Independent Florida Alligator
Florida walked over to the balance beam with laser-like focus, the most dreaded exercise in gymnastics, trailing LSU 148.700-148.500. The beam is the most unforgiving gymnastics exercise because it measures 10 centimeters wide barely wider than a hockey puck.
The Gators’ long odds resembled Kerri Strug’s, who vaulted to gold after severely injuring her ankle in the 1996 Olympics.
It was the regular-season collegiate gymnastics matchup of the year Friday as the No. 1 Florida Gators rode into Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to face the No. 2 LSU Tigers. Despite trailing for […]
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