In the fourth and final subdivision, the reigning NCAA Champion Oklahoma Sooners picked up exactly where they left off and posted what will likely remain the highest score in the nation (197.925) for week 1. They compete with a trademark quiet confidence that has simply been unmatched in recent years. The Michigan Wolverines had a slow start on beam (only post a 48.875) but rallied on floor, vault and bars to finish second (197.400). After a historic season in 2022, Auburn continued to prove they are a force to be reckoned with and can hang with the best, finishing third (197.350). UCLA was in contention for the title, keeping pace with Oklahoma throughout the competition, however, a shaky beam rotation left them fourth (197.275). But this is a reinspired Bruin team and their potential to soar to the top is right there. With a solid beam lineup, they’re going to be contenders.
2020 Olympic Champ Suni Lee won the All-Around crown (39.750) and the beam title (10.0), kicking off what will be her final season at Auburn with a bang! Oklahoma’s Jordan Bowers won vault (9.975) after a stuck cold Yurchenko 1.5 on vault, while Michigan senior Natalie Wojcik was stunning as usual on bars, taking home the title with a 9.975. On floor, UCLA’s Chae Campbell and Michigan’s Sierra Brooks tied for the title (9.95), wowing the crowd with entertaining choreography and sky high tumbling.Â
The 2023 season is just getting started, but if the Super 16 was any indication of what to expect – it’s going to be a good one!Â
