LSU gymnastics finished third in the national semifinal session with a score of 197.525, leading to their elimination from the NCAA Tournament. UCLA and Utah advanced to the next round, while Michigan State was also eliminated. Despite struggling in the competition, LSU briefly held the second-place transfer spot after a strong balance beam performance.
The Tigers, who had consistently scored over 198 in recent meets, faced challenges throughout the tournament, including lower scores in the regional final and in various events during the semifinal. Fifth-year senior Kailin Chio stood out by winning the NCAA vault championship with a score of 9.975. However, LSU's overall performance fell short, marking their first loss since late January. Injuries also impacted the team, with key gymnast Livvy Dunne sidelined due to a knee injury.