Olivia Dunne Joins Team to Hype Fellow Tiger as Gymnastics Rookie Extends Invites for LSU vs. Arkansas NCAA Meet

The LSU Tigers have seen favorable progress 3 weeks into the persisting gymnastics season. With a star-studded roster of Olympic hopefuls, new talent, and more, the team started off the season strong with a victory against Ohio State. Through the meets that followed next, the Tigers presented camaraderie alongside excelling skills, and the LSU fame, Olivia Dunne has shied away.

As of Feb 1st, the LSU Tigers stand 3rd on the table, flaunting an impressive 198.125. Though the previous meet came as a disappointment against Missouri, adding 2nd loss to their 6 meets, the gymnastics stars are more than ready to gain back the momentum. The excitement stood evident as Olivia Dunne joined the tigers in hyping Sophomore Ashley Cowan.

Olivia Dunne joins the hype squad

A few hours ahead of the LSU-Arkansas showdown, Ashley Cowan took to her Instagram to invite the enthusiasts and show that the Tigers were ready. “Business meeting tomorrow, pmac @ 7:30pm. Dress code: casual elegance. Bar: raised,” the sophomore wrote as she shared a click from her recent spectacle. The uneven bars queen announced her preparation, offering a pun, and the LSU Tigers with Olivia Dunne couldn’t stop gushing.

“Atta girlllll,” Olivia Dunne wrote, proud of Cowan’s skills and presence. Haleigh Bryant chimed in next to say, “I’m so glad you’re an LSU tiger.” Ashley Cowan in the previous meet against Missouri posted a career high of 9.90, initially scored 2023. Cowan joined the team in 2022 and has gone on to be a part of the WCGA Scholastic All-American Team, represent LSU at the NCAA championships, and average 9.846 on bars for 2023. Ashley Cowan, thus, with her agility and her hype squad is all set for a showdown against Arkansas.

How is LSU looking going forward?

Against the Kentucky Wildcats past week, the LSU Tigers posted a total of 198.125, which was recorded as the nation’s high until Oklahoma beat them to 198.325. “We needed that,” head coach Jay Clark said as Haleigh Bryant and Kiya Johnson recorded perfect 10s and season-high scores across 3 events each. The team further aimed to keep up against Missouri. However, with 197.325-197.225, the Missouri Tigers delivered an upset. “If we’re going to be the team we say we are, we can’t sleepwalk through a meet like that… It’s going to get better, I promise,” Coach Clark said, according to Nola.

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As of today, Haleigh Bryant leads the all-around category with 39.825 and vaults in second position with 9.975. Taking on the beam is Aleah Finnegan sporting 9.850 while Konor McClain on bars and Kiya Johnson on the floor get special mentions for perfect 10s. LSU Tigers are looking strong and, together, will hope for a home ground domination.

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