The Oklahoma Sooners entered the national championship semifinals as favorites but faced unexpected challenges, recording their lowest vault score since 2008. Errors from key athletes led to their exit from the competition, marking the first time in 12 years they wouldn't fight for the title. Yet nearly 10 months later, as they prepare for a crucial meet against LSU, the team reflects on that disappointment positively, using it as motivation to fuel their undefeated success this season.
This is heartbreaking and devastating," commentator Aly Raisman said after LeVasseur's vault on the ESPN broadcast.
Despite a valiant effort the rest of the meet, with Torrez and senior Audrey Davis each taking home individual NCAA titles, the Sooners couldn't overcome their start.
Again ranked No. 1 and boasting an undefeated record... the Sooners insist they see it only as motivation in the new year.
A seventh national title... would cement the program's dynasty status and seemed well within reach.
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