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LSU gymnastics posts highest score of the season in home opening win over Kentucky

13 hours 56 minutes 35 seconds ago Friday, January 23 2026 Jan 23, 2026 January 23, 2026 8:22 PM January 23, 2026 in Sports
Source: WBRZ-TV

BATON ROUGE - No. 4 LSU won their home opener over Kentucky with a final score of 198.050-195.725.

The Tigers started strong on vault with sophomore Lexi Zeiss posting a 9.90 in the leadoff spot. They closed things with a 9.95 from Kailin Chio.

On uneven bars, fifth-year senior Courtney Blackson led the way with a 9.95 of her own.

Balance beam is really where LSU shined. Amari Drayton matches her career high of a 9.925 while Kaliya Lincoln gets the same score to achieve her career high. Konnor McClain followed with a 9.95 before Chio anchored with the first perfect 10.0 of the season for LSU.

On floor exercise, the Tigers did not count a score below 9.90. Emily Innes led the rotation with a score of 9.925. The Tigers were anchored by Lincoln who went 9.95.

LSU improves to 3-1-1 on the season and 1-1 in SEC action. They are back on the road next week at Missouri.

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