Simeon Biles Dominates NCAA Gymnastics Championship 2025: A Night of History and Heart
By Jamie Ellison | April 19, 2025 | NCAA Finals – Fort Worth, TX
In an electrifying finale to the 2025 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championship, freshman phenom Simeon Biles delivered a performance for the ages, securing the all-around title and leading the LSU Tigers to their first-ever national championship in school history.
The crowd at Dickies Arena erupted in applause, chants, and more than a few tears as Biles nailed her final floor routine — a thunderous triple-twisting double layout followed by a precise switch ring leap — sealing her place in gymnastics lore. It was a routine that didn’t just win a meet; it made a statement. Simeon Biles has arrived.
A Star is Born
From the first rotation, it was clear that Biles — cousin of Olympic legend Simone Biles — wasn’t just carrying a famous name. She was carving her own path with her own gravity-defying style, steely focus, and fearless creativity.
Opening on vault, Biles executed a handspring front pike half-out, sticking the landing cold. Judges flashed a 9.975, setting the tone for the night. As scores rolled in from around the arena, murmurs began circulating: could she sweep?
By the time she mounted the uneven bars, whispers had turned into roars. Her bars routine featured a Ricna to Pak salto with such amplitude it momentarily silenced even the most seasoned commentators. She finished with a full-twisting double layout dismount — stuck, of course — and the scoreboard blinked back a 10.000.
It was her first perfect 10 of the night. It wouldn’t be her last.
Live Scores Snapshot – Final Rotation:
LSU Breaks Through
With Biles anchoring each event, LSU posted a team score of 198.675, edging out perennial powerhouse Oklahoma by a mere 0.050. Head Coach Alyssa Preston, in her second year leading the Tigers, could barely hold back tears as her team clinched the title.
“This is everything we’ve worked for,” Preston said in the post-meet press conference. “Simeon is special — that’s obvious. But this win was about belief. Every single one of these women brought their heart tonight.”
Grace Under Pressure
Biles’ beam routine, often the Achilles heel for even the best gymnasts, was a masterpiece of elegance and nerve. Her series — back handspring, layout layout — flowed like poetry, and her aerial cartwheel to split jump looked effortless. A slight wobble near the end may have cost her another perfect mark, but the judges still rewarded her with a 9.950.
“I knew I had to stay calm,” Biles said afterward. “Beam is all about trust. I’ve trained that series a thousand times. Tonight, it felt like it floated.”
That quiet confidence is what has set her apart all season. From her first collegiate meet, where she scored a 39.700, to this championship night crescendo, she’s kept her eyes locked forward — and now she’s wearing a gold medal to prove it.
Floor: The Final Fireworks
The LSU Tigers entered the final rotation clinging to a razor-thin lead over Oklahoma, with Florida surging late. But Biles — the anchor on floor — knew what was at stake.
As the music kicked in, the arena held its breath. Her routine was pure art and fire: high-flying tumbling, expressive dance elements, and a final double pike that landed like punctuation on a poem.
She held the final pose as the crowd leapt to its feet. A 10.000 flashed across the scoreboard, and just like that, the championship was sealed.
Beyond the Stats
While her technical execution was nearly flawless, it was Biles’ presence that made the night unforgettable. In an era where pressure, social media scrutiny, and mental health are rightfully center stage, Biles carried the expectations with a poise far beyond her years.
“She’s not just a gymnast,” teammate Dani James said. “She’s our anchor, our spark, our calm in the storm.”
What’s Next?
With three more years of eligibility, Biles has the potential to become the most decorated collegiate gymnast of all time — if she chooses to stay in NCAA competition. Rumors already swirl about a possible Paris 2028 Olympic bid, but for now, the freshman sensation says she’s just taking it one meet at a time.
“I’m just grateful,” Biles said, gold medal in hand, confetti still falling. “For my team, for the fans, for the journey. This is just the beginning.”
Final Team Standings – 2025 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships:
1. LSU – 198.675
2. Oklahoma – 198.625
3. UCLA – 198.125
4. Florida – 197.95
More Live Coverage and Highlights:
LSU becomes the sixth program in NCAA history to win a national title.
Simeon Biles becomes the first freshman in over a decade to sweep the all-around and two event titles.
Oklahoma’s Taylor McMillan posts highest beam score of the night with a 10.000.
Social media reacts: #SimeonSzn and #BayouGold trending nationwide.
In one night, Simeon Biles didn’t just win a championship — she inspired a generation. And from the way she flipped, danced, and flew tonight, we can be sure: this is only the beginning.
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