The No. 4 LSU Gymnastics team (3-1-1) put up a school record performance in their 2026 home opener, taking down the Kentucky Wildcats (0-5) by a final score of 198.050-195.725 on Friday night inside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

The No. 1 Oklahoma Sooners claimed the 2026 Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad title in a dramatic tie-breaker over No. 2 LSU, highlighted by pivotal performances on balance beam.

They call Courtney Blackson “Granny B” around the LSU gymnastics facility. A fitting nickname for someone who is likely the first “retired” gymnast in program history.

Georgia gymnastics delivered one of its biggest home performances in nearly a decade Friday night, knocking off No. 2 LSU in front of a sold-out Stegeman Coliseum.

Coming off an impressive season opener, a tie for first with Oklahoma at 197.500 in the Sprouts Collegiate Quad, the Tigers stumbled at Georgia with five scores of 9.65 or lower.

After news of her invitation surfaced earlier this month, former LSU gymnastics standout KJ Johnson confirmed she has completed a tryout with the WWE. “Finished the tryout week strong! Blessed to have an incredible opportunity,” said KJ on Instagram.