Oklahoma Sooners women's gymnastics
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).
| Oklahoma Sooners | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Founded | 1981 |
| University | University of Oklahoma |
| Athletic director | Joe Castiglione |
| 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, 2019, 2022, 2023 | |
| Four on the Floor appearances | |
| 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 | |
| Super Six appearances | |
| 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 | |
| NCAA Regional championships | |
| 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2023 | |
| NCAA Tournament appearances | |
| 1985, 1989, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2023 | |
| Conference championships | |
| 1984, 1985, 1986, 1991, 1993, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 , 2019 | |
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.
Honours
National championships
| Season | Record | Head coach |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 31–2–1 | K.J. Kindler |
| 2016 | 38–1–0 | K.J. Kindler |
| 2017 | 33–0–0 | K.J. Kindler |
| 2019 | 32–0–0 | K.J. Kindler |
| 2022 | 31–2–0 | K.J. Kindler |
| 2023 | 28–2–0 | K.J. Kindler |
Conference championships
| Season | Conference | Head coach |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Big Eight | Becky Switzer |
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| 1991 | ||
| 1993 | ||
| 2004 | Big 12 | Steve Nunno |
| 2008 | K.J. Kindler | |
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Roster
2022–23 Roster
| Name | Height | Year | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Bowers | 5-6 | SO | Lincoln, NE |
| Audrey Davis | 5-3 | JR | Frisco, TX |
| Jenna Dunn | 4-10 | SR | Oklahoma City, OK |
| Danae Fletcher | 5-3 | SO | Philadelphia, PA |
| Bell Johnson | 5-6 | JR | Norman, OK |
| Caitin Kirkpatrick | 5-5 | SO | Norman, OK |
| Katherine Levasseur | 5-4 | JR | San Antonio, TX |
| Moorea Linker | 5-3 | SO | Tampa, FL |
| Audrey Lynn | 5-4 | JR | Norman, OK |
| Sheridan Ramsey | 5-4 | JR | Tulsa, OK |
| Ava Siegfelt | 5-6 | FR | Williamsburg, VA |
| Danielle Sievers | 5-5 | SO | Gary, SD |
| Ragan Smith | 4-11 | SR | Lewisville, TX |
| Madison Snook | 5-4 | SO | Ottawa, IL |
| Allie Stern | 5-3 | SR+ | Charlotte, NC |
| Meilin Sullivan | 5-4 | JR | Kansas City, MO |
| Faith Torrez | 5-1 | FR | Bristol, WI |
| Olivia Trautman | 5-1 | SR+ | Champlin, MN |
| Amy Wier | 5-0 | SO | Wildwood, MO |
Coaches
- Head coach: K. J. Kindler
- Assistant coach: Lou Ball
- Assistant coach: Tom Hale
Past Olympians
- Kelly Garrison (1988)
- Chelle Stack (1988)
- Ragan Smith (2016 alternate)
See also
References
- "Colors – OU Brand Guide". April 20, 2018. Retrieved July 11, 2018.