In a remarkable display of athleticism and teamwork, the University of Oklahoma secured its seventh title at the 2025 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics National Championships. With a final score of 198.0125, the Sooners triumphed over strong contenders, including UCLA, Missouri, and Utah, in a highly competitive championship final.
2025 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships Overview
The NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships brought together a total of 36 teams, selected based on their national qualifying scores. The NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Committee organized the teams into a bracket, seeding the top 16 while placing the rest based on regional locations. Participants also included 12 all-around competitors and 64 individual event specialists who did not qualify as part of a team.
Championship Bracket
Championship Dates and Locations
| Round | City | Venue | Dates | Host |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional | Salt Lake City | Jon M. Huntsman Center | April 2-6 | Utah |
| Regional | Seattle | Alaska Airlines Arena | April 2-6 | Washington |
| Regional | Tuscaloosa, Ala. | Coleman Coliseum | April 2-6 | Alabama |
| Regional | University Park, Pa. | Rec Hall | April 2-6 | Pennsylvania State |
| Championship | Fort Worth, Texas | Dickies Arena | April 17 & 19 | Texas Woman’s University and Knight Eady |
Results of the 2025 Championships
April 2-6 Regionals
- University Park Regional
- Salt Lake City Regional
- Tuscaloosa Regional
- Seattle Regional
Final Championship Events
During the championship, the semifinal rounds for teams, all-around competitors, and individual event specialists were held over two sessions. The two teams with the highest scores in each semifinal progressed to the final championship round. The overall team title was determined by the highest cumulative team score across five events.
Historical Context
The history of the NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships reflects the intense competition among leading universities. Since 1982, Oklahoma has secured its position as one of the foremost programs in collegiate gymnastics. Below is a summary of the champions from the past few years:
| Year | Champion | Coach | Score | Runner-Up | Score | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Oklahoma | K.J. Kindler | 198.0125 | UCLA | 197.6125 | Fort Worth, Texas |
| 2024 | LSU | Jay Clark | 198.2250 | Cal | 197.8500 | Fort Worth, Texas |
| 2023 | Oklahoma | K.J. Kindler | 198.3875 | Florida | 198.2375 | Fort Worth, Texas |
