In a thrilling display of athleticism and precision, the No. 1 Oklahoma women’s gymnastics team triumphed over No. 13 Arkansas with a season-high score of 197.825-195.975. The meet took place on January 31, 2025, inside the Lloyd Noble Center. The Sooners’ dominance across all events was showcased, with standout performances from Jordan Bowers and Faith Torrez, who both tied for the all-around title. The victory further solidifies Oklahoma’s top ranking and sets the stage for an exciting season ahead.
Oklahoma’s Stellar Performance on Vault
The Sooners kicked off the meet with an impressive vault rotation, earning their second-highest score of the season at 49.400.
Faith Torrez and Jordan Bowers were the highlights, each delivering exceptional routines. Torrez’s stuck Yurchenko 1.5 in the No. 2 spot earned her a career-high 9.95, while Bowers scored a 9.9 with her powerful 1.5 in the No. 5 spot.
Other notable performances on vault included:
- Keira Wells: 9.875 in the No. 4 spot
- Audrey Davis: 9.850 as the anchor
- Lily Pederson and Addison Fatta: each scored 9.825
Dominance on Bars
The Sooners maintained their momentum on bars, achieving a remarkable 49.675. This score pushed Oklahoma to a 99.075-97.900 lead at the halfway point.
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Audrey Davis, for the 20th time in her career, earned a 9.95 with a flawless routine and a stuck dismount. Faith Torrez matched this score with her own stunning double layout dismount.
Additional standout performances on bars included:
- Lily Pederson, Addison Fatta, and Jordan Bowers: each scored 9.925, with Fatta earning a career high
- Kelsey Slade: made a strong collegiate debut with a 9.825
Challenges on Beam
Despite some uncharacteristic mistakes, the Sooners managed a solid beam rotation score of 49.300, extending their lead to 148.375-146.900.
Jordan Bowers led the way with a stunning routine and a stuck dismount, earning a 9.95 in the No. 4 spot. Faith Torrez also impressed with a 9.925 in the anchor position.
The beam lineup also saw:
- Audrey Davis: 9.825 in the leadoff spot
- Keira Wells: 9.825
- Addison Fatta: 9.775
- Lily Pederson: 9.750
Finishing Strong on Floor
Oklahoma closed out the meet with a dynamic floor rotation, scoring 49.450.
Jordan Bowers captivated the audience with her powerful tumbling and choreography, earning a 9.95. Faith Torrez’s opening double layout was equally impressive, securing a 9.9 in the anchor spot.
Other notable floor performances included:
- Audrey Davis: 9.875 with her energetic routine
- Addison Fatta: 9.800 in the No. 2 spot
- Elle Mueller: 9.850 with a strong double back
- Lily Pederson: 9.875 with a unique first pass
Looking Ahead
The Sooners’ victory over Arkansas solidifies their No. 1 ranking. It also sets a high standard for the rest of the season.
The team will return to the Lloyd Noble Center on Friday, February 7, at 7:15 p.m. CT to host Kentucky for Alumni Night. Fans can expect another exciting meet as Oklahoma continues to showcase their exceptional talent and determination.
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