For the first time since 2019, the Lindenwood gymnastics team captured the USA Gymnastics Women's Collegiate National Championship. The Lions scored a 195.325 and used a strong performance on floor during the last rotation to secure the title.

TEAM STANDINGS

1. Lindenwood – 195.325
2. Texas Woman's – 194.900
3. SEMO – 194.850
4. Air Force – 194.850

LINDENWOOD'S TOP PERFORMERS
Vault – Gayla Griswold (9.775)
Bars – Hannah Moon (9.825)
Beam – Jaly Jones, Madison Rush (9.850)
Floor – Gayla Griswold (9.900)
All-Around – Jaly Jones (39.025)

INSIDE THE SCORES

• Lindenwood improved its score during every rotation, starting off with a 48.500 on vault.
• During the second rotation, Hannah Moon posted a team best 9.825 on bars as she finished second overall in the meet.
• On beam, Jaly Jones and Madison Rush each posted a 9.850, which was tops on the team.
• The score for Jones on beam was a season and career high.
• The Lions saved their best performance for last, scoring a 49.0750 on floor.
• For individuals (Reagan Jones, Jaly Jones, Sydney Lopez and Griswold) scored a 9.825 or above.
• Jaly Jones captured the all-around crown during the meet with a 39.025

UP NEXT
The Lions will have seven gymnasts compete during tomorrow's individual finals at 1:00 pm in Denton, Texas.