Top 2025 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Teams and Individual Champions

The 2025 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics season wrapped up with a wild display of athleticism, artistry, and pure competitive energy. Oklahoma captured the national team title—again. This year had record-breaking performances, rising stars, and a few upsets that really shook up the collegiate gymnastics scene.

According to the final 2025 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Rankings from Gymnastics Now, the top 36 teams showed off the depth and balance of talent across the country. Both powerhouse programs and new contenders left their mark on the season.

The Dominance of Oklahoma: A Dynasty in Motion

For the Oklahoma Sooners, the 2025 season added another chapter to their ongoing dynasty. Their coaches led with steady hands, and Oklahoma delivered excellence on every apparatus, finishing with a well-earned national championship.

They handled pressure with impressive composure and nailed technical details that set them apart. You could see why they’re still the gold standard in NCAA gymnastics—their peak performances just never seemed to fade, even deep into the postseason.

Jordan Bowers led the way for Oklahoma. She anchored the team’s success and picked up the All-Around title for 2025, putting on a clinic in balance, power, and artistry.

Bowers stayed consistent on all four events, which really summed up the Sooners’ whole vibe—compete with joy, execute with confidence, and finish strong. It’s hard not to be impressed by how complete her performances looked all season.

Key Factors Behind Oklahoma’s Success

So what made Oklahoma so tough to beat this year? A few things really stood out:

• Depth of Talent: They had several gymnasts who could score 9.9 or higher on any night.
• Strategic Lineups: Coaches rotated athletes smartly, keeping everyone both rested and ready for the postseason.
• Team Chemistry: The culture of trust and accountability let athletes thrive under pressure.

UCLA and Missouri Shine as Top Contenders

While Oklahoma stood at the top, UCLA and Missouri both made their presence felt, finishing second and third. Each program brought something unique to the table and made themselves tough to ignore.

UCLA, famous for its artistry and crowd-pleasing routines, mixed that signature flair with a new focus on difficulty and execution. Missouri emerged as a huge story this season, showing their move into the sport’s upper tier isn’t just a lucky break.

UCLA’s Artistic Excellence and Star Power

UCLA’s year sparkled thanks to Jordan Chiles and Brooklyn Moors. Chiles, with her Olympic-level skills, grabbed the Uneven Bars title using her trademark poise and precision.

Moors, known for her elegance and ability to connect with the music, won the Floor Exercise title. Every performance seemed to bring the crowd to its feet. Their leadership and artistry fueled UCLA’s resurgence and kept the Bruins’ reputation for creativity alive.

UCLA also showed off improved depth and teamwork. The Bruins got better on vault and beam—events that used to trip them up. Suddenly, they looked like a genuine threat to Oklahoma and a team to keep an eye on for 2026.

Missouri’s Historic Season and Helen Hu’s Beam Brilliance

Missouri’s third-place finish showed just how much the program has grown. The Tigers blended technical skill with mental grit, especially when the pressure was on in the postseason.

Helen Hu led the way, delivering a standout routine to win the Balance Beam title. Her performance mixed grace, precision, and composure—qualities that really defined Missouri’s approach this year.

Missouri’s move into the top three hints at a shift in the balance of NCAA gymnastics. Their ability to push traditional powers like Utah, LSU, and Florida shows just how deep and competitive the sport’s become.

LSU, Utah, and the Battle for the Top Five

The race for the last top-five spots stayed tight. Utah and LSU rounded out the group.

Utah kept their spot among the elite with steady performances, especially late in the season. LSU, meanwhile, wowed fans with explosive routines and individual brilliance—Kailin Chio picked up the Vault title, adding to the Tigers’ impressive gymnastics history.

Utah’s tradition and depth help them deliver under pressure, especially on beam and floor. LSU’s mix of veteran leadership and young talent gives them plenty to look forward to.

Programs on the Rise

Outside the top five, a handful of teams made big moves in 2025. Michigan State and Florida kept building on recent successes, finishing sixth and seventh.