Oklahoma Sooners women's gymnastics
| Oklahoma Sooners | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Founded | 1981 |
| University | University of Oklahoma |
| Head coach | K.J. Kindler (11th season) |
| Conference | Big 12 |
| Location | Norman, Oklahoma |
| Home arena | Lloyd Noble Center (Capacity: 11,562) |
| Nickname | Sooners |
| Colors |
Crimson and Cream[1] |
| National championships | |
| 2014, 2016, 2017 | |
| Super Six appearances | |
| 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 | |
| NCAA Regional championships | |
| 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 | |
| NCAA Tournament appearances | |
| 1985, 1989, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 | |
| Conference championships | |
| 1984, 1985, 1986, 1991, 1993, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 | |
The Oklahoma Sooners women's gymnastics team represents the University of Oklahoma in NCAA competition and competes in the Big 12 Conference. The Sooners have won thirteen Big 12 titles, 7 NCAA Regional championships, and have appeared in 15 NCAA National Championships. In 2014, the Sooners won the program's first-ever team national title in the first-ever NCAA gymnastics championships tie, tying with Florida with a score of 198.175. The Sooners have had five individual national champions, 86 NCAA All-Americans, and two Honda Awards (both to Kelly Garrison).
History
The Sooners gymnastics team was founded in 1981 under head coach Paul Ziert, who led the Sooners to three regional championships and two NCAA tournament appearances. The Sooners won their first five conference titles beginning in 1984 under coach Becky Switzer. Steve Nunno added another Big 12 title in 2004.
Current head coach K.J. Kindler took over the program before the 2007 season; the Sooners qualified to their first Super Six team final in 2010, finishing 2nd. In 2014, Oklahoma became the sixth school to win an NCAA gymnastics team title (following Alabama, Utah, Georgia, UCLA and Florida). The 2014 Super Six final was the first to end in a tie, giving Oklahoma their first title and Florida their second straight.
Roster
| Name | Height | Year | Hometown | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Draper | 5-3 | SO | Bedford, TX | Empire Gymnastics |
| Jade Degouveia | 5-4 | JR | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | American Twisters Gymnastics |
| Brenna Dowell | 5-3 | SR | Odessa, MO | GAGE |
| Ashley Hiller | 4-11 | SR | Houston, TX | Stars Gymnastics/University of Florida (transfer) |
| Emma La Pinta | 5-1 | FR | Frisco, TX | Kurt Thomas Gymnastics |
| Nicole Lehrmann | 5-5 | SR | Austin, TX | Capital Gymnastics |
| Alex Marks | 5-7 | SR | Chushing, OK | Dynamo Gymnastics |
| Abigail Matthews | 5-7 | SO | Virginia Beach, VA | Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy |
| Maggie Nichols | 5–4 | JR | Little Canada, MN | Twin City Twisters |
| Evy Schoepfer | 5-3 | SO | Ames, IA | Triad Gymnastics |
| Brehanna Showers | 5-7 | JR | Rockford, MI | R-Athletics |
| Allie Stern | FR | Charlotte, NC | Perfect Balance | |
| Olivia Trautman | FR | Champlin, MN | Twin City Twisters | |
| Anastasia Webb | 5-5 | SO | Morton Grove, IL | IGI |
| Carly Woodard | 5-5 | SO | Overland Park, KS | IGI |
- Head Coach: K.J. Kindler
- Assistant Coach: Lou Ball
- Assistant Coach: Tom Haley
References
- ↑ "Colors – OU Brand Guide". April 20, 2018. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
- ↑ "2016–17 Roster". Oklahoma Sooners. Retrieved 13 March 2017.