Sooners Shine in Vegas Season Opener

Friday, January 5

Las Vegas, Nev.

9:00 PM

University of Oklahoma

197.850

195.875

Michigan

Photo by: Matthew Smith

January 06, 2024 | Women's Gymnastics

Final Stats

NORMAN – The No. 1 Oklahoma women's gymnastics team earned a statement win Friday night at the Mean Girls Super 16 in Las Vegas, Nev. The Sooners posted a 197.850 in their season opener, defeating No. 9 Kentucky (196.775), No. 11 Michigan State (196.300) and No. 6 Michigan (195.875).

The Sooners took home event titles on two events and in the all-around. Faith Torrez claimed a share of the all-around title with a career-high 39.625. Torrez also took home a share of the beam title with a 9.95. Ragan Smith shared the beam title with Torrez with a matching 9.95. Jordan Bowers claimed the floor title with a 9.925, one of just two athletes to earn a 9.9-plus on the event Friday evening. Michigan State's Sage Kellerman earned the vault title with a perfect 10 and Kentucky's Raena Worley won the bars title with a 9.975.

The Sooners opened with a 49.350 on vault, thanks to a pair of 9.9s from Jordan Bowers and Hannah Scheible. Audrey Davis started the rotation strong with a 9.850 on her Yurchenko 1.5, followed by a stuck front-pink-half from Scheible in her Sooner debut. LeVasseur earned a 9.800 in the No. 3 spot, followed by Bowers' 9.9. Freshman Keira Wells made her debut in the Crimson and Cream with a 9.850. Torrez anchored with a 9.850 of her own on a huge Yurchenko 1.5.

Tied for first after the first rotation with Kentucky, the Sooners used a big 49.625 to take the lead with a 98.975 at the halfway point. LeVasseur showcased her new dismount with a stuck landing for a 9.925 in the leadoff spot. Following her was Danae Fletcher with another stuck dismount for a 9.9. Torrez showed off her beautiful double layout dismount in the No. 3 spot for a 9.95 and Ragan Smith added a 9.95 of her own with a stick on the landing. Davis showed why she's one of the best bar workers in the nation with gorgeous handstands and a sky-high piked Jaegar for a 9.9. Bowers anchored the incredible rotation with a 9.9 of her own.

In the third rotation, OU extended its lead with a 49.475 on beam. Davis led off the beam squad with a stuck dismount for a 9.875. Making her debut on beam, Wells was poised and composed showing off a beautiful series for a 9.825. Bowers brought the intensity and elegance in the No. 3 spot for a 9.875. The first 9.9 score of the night went to Torrez with a gorgeous performance and a stuck dismount for a 9.95. LeVasseur posted a 9.825 in the No. 5 spot, before Smith anchored with an outstanding routine and stuck dismount for a 9.95.

The Sooners closed out the meet with a 49.350 on floor. Davis led off her third event with a 9.875 to earn a 39.500 in the all-around. In the No. 2 spot, Fletcher tallied a 9.875 showing off her fun and energetic routine. Smith posted a 9.75 in the No. 3 spot for her Taylor Swift inspired routine. LeVasseur opened her first competition floor routine with a huge full-in and showed off her gorgeous dance skills for a 9.850 and a 39.400 all-around score. Torrez's powerful tumbling and charisma on floor was showcased as she earned a 9.875 in the No. 5 spot. Bowers anchored with a 9.925 showing off her sky-high double pike and intense choreography.

UP NEXT

The Sooners will travel to West Valley City, Utah, for the most anticipated matchup of the season on Jan. 13 at the inaugural Sprouts Farmer's Market Collegiate Quad. The meet will feature four top-five teams including No. 1 Oklahoma, No. 3 LSU, No. 4 Utah and No. 5 UCLA all competing on ABC at 3 p.m. CT from inside the Maverik Center.