The Oklahoma women’s gymnastics team kicked off their 2025 season with a bang. They secured a decisive victory at the American Gold Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Classic in Nashville. The Sooners posted a remarkable score of 197.550, triumphing over Auburn, BYU, and Nebraska. This victory marks a strong start for the Sooners, who now hold a 3-0 record for the season. The meet saw standout performances from several team members, including Faith Torrez, who claimed the all-around title, and freshman Lily Pederson, who made an impressive collegiate debut.
Dominant Performance in Nashville
The Sooners demonstrated their prowess from the very beginning, leading the four-team field with a stellar performance on vault. Oklahoma’s gymnasts showcased their skills across all events, securing top scores and event titles. Read more about the Sooners’ victory.
Vault
OU started the meet with a strong showing on vault, earning a cumulative score of 49.450. The lineup was led by Keira Wells, whose gorgeous 1.5 earned her a 9.95 and the event title. Faith Torrez and Lily Pederson also made significant contributions with scores of 9.925 each. The Sooners’ consistency and precision on vault set the tone for the rest of the meet.
- Keira Wells: 9.95
- Faith Torrez: 9.925
- Lily Pederson: 9.925
- Audrey Davis: 9.85
- Addison Fatta: 9.80
- Jordan Bowers: 9.75
Uneven Bars
The second rotation saw the Sooners excel on the uneven bars, where they posted an impressive 49.550. Audrey Davis led the team with a 9.95, showcasing her stunning handstands and a stuck dismount. Freshman Elle Mueller made a strong collegiate debut, scoring a 9.9. The team’s performance on bars helped them reach a cumulative score of 99.000 at the halfway point.
- Audrey Davis: 9.95
- Elle Mueller: 9.9
- Faith Torrez: 9.90
- Lily Pederson: 9.875
- Jordan Bowers: 9.925
- Addison Fatta: 9.825
Balance Beam
The Sooners continued their dominance on the balance beam, earning a score of 49.400. Lily Pederson shone brightly, securing the beam title with a 9.95. Faith Torrez followed closely with a 9.925, while Addison Fatta added a solid 9.90. The team’s strong performance on beam extended their lead to 148.400 through three rotations.
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- Lily Pederson: 9.95
- Faith Torrez: 9.925
- Addison Fatta: 9.90
- Jordan Bowers: 9.825
- Keira Wells: 9.80
- Audrey Davis: 9.750
Floor Exercise
In the final rotation, the Sooners sealed their victory with a score of 49.150 on floor. Audrey Davis led off with an energetic routine, earning a 9.875. Faith Torrez anchored the lineup with a 9.875 as well, closing out the meet with a sky-high double layout. The team’s overall performance on floor ensured their first-place finish.
- Audrey Davis: 9.875
- Faith Torrez: 9.875
- Dani Sievers: 9.8
- Addison Fatta: 9.8
- Lily Pederson: 9.8
- Jordan Bowers: 9.775
Standout Performances
Several gymnasts delivered standout performances that contributed to the Sooners’ victory. Faith Torrez claimed the all-around title with a score of 39.625, while freshman Lily Pederson came in second with a 39.550. Audrey Davis, Addison Fatta, and Jordan Bowers also posted strong all-around scores, showcasing the depth and talent of the Oklahoma team.
Faith Torrez
Faith Torrez was a key player in the Sooners’ success, claiming the all-around title and delivering strong performances across all events. Her consistency and skill were evident as she scored 9.925 on vault, 9.90 on bars, 9.925 on beam, and 9.875 on floor.
Lily Pederson
Freshman Lily Pederson made an impressive collegiate debut, finishing second in the all-around with a score of 39.550. She secured the beam title with a 9.95 and contributed strong scores on vault (9.925), bars (9.875), and floor (9.8).
Audrey Davis
Audrey Davis showcased her talent on the uneven bars, earning a 9.95 and sharing the floor title with Torrez. Her all-around score of 39.425 highlighted her versatility and consistency.
Looking Ahead
With their first victory of the season under their belt, the Sooners are set to face a challenging lineup in their next meet. They will compete against top-ranked teams, including No. 2 LSU, No. 4 California, and No. 5 Utah, at the Sprouts Farmer’s Market Collegiate Quad.
The meet will take place at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City and will be broadcast live on ABC on Saturday, Jan. 11, at 2:45 p.m.
For more updates and information, follow the Oklahoma Women’s Gymnastics team on Twitter and Instagram at @OU_WGymnastics, or like Oklahoma Women’s Gymnastics on Facebook.
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