LSU gymnastics season ended in the NCAA championship semifinals as the Tigers finished third with a score of 197.5250, behind Utah and UCLA. The defending champions fell short of advancing to the finals, despite entering the final rotation in second place. Kailin Chio's strong vault performance, earning a 9.9750 score, was a highlight of the night.
The Tigers, led by coach Jay Clark, aimed to defend their first-ever championship title from 2025 but faced tough competition in the semifinals. LSU struggled in the final event, with shaky performances from Lexi Zeiss and Amari Drayton. Despite Chio's standout vault and all-around performance, LSU's bid for a repeat championship came to a disappointing end. The season concluded with notable senior Haleigh Bryant's final event, leaving a potential leadership role for Chio in the upcoming season.