LSU vs. Georgia Match Summary
LSU continued their successful streak with a historic away performance, securing a 197.625-197.075 victory over Georgia, marking their 21st consecutive win against the Bulldogs and bringing their overall record to 6-2, with a 3-1 standing in the SEC. Haleigh Bryant, earning her fourth SEC weekly award of the season, played a crucial role, clinching at least a share of four out of five possible individual titles in the meet.
Bryant’s standout performance included breaking a tie in LSU history with a vault title, securing her sole possession of third place. Her all-around score of 39.750 earned her the 23rd all-around title of her career, tying her with Sarah Finnegan for 3rd all-time in LSU history. Notably, Bryant achieved a perfect 10 on beam, becoming the 14th gymnast in NCAA history to earn a gym slam, a feat accomplished for the first time by an LSU gymnast.
In the bars rotation, while the team performed adequately, there were opportunities for improvement, as noted by slight deductions in various routines. Vault, too, saw room for enhancement due to imperfect landings. However, the team excelled in the floor routine, with Livvy Dunne, Amari Drayton, KJ Johnson, Aleah Finnegan, and Kiya Johnson contributing to a strong overall performance.
In the beam rotation, the team showcased resilience, with Sierra Ballard, Alexis, Konnor McClain, Kiya, and Haleigh contributing solid routines. While some minor checks and deductions were noted, the team successfully avoided falls.
Overall, the team demonstrated the ability to overcome challenges and finish strong, maintaining their winning momentum. The report concludes with a positive outlook for future performances and a note on the unique circumstances of the writer watching the meet from the parking lot or inside the Gold Dome in Shreveport.
