Michigan Wolverines Clinch NCAA Men’s Gymnastics Title
Ann Arbor, MICH. — April 20,2025 — the university of Michigan men’s gymnastics team triumphed,clinching the NCAA Men’s gymnastics title in a stunning performance. The Wolverines overcame strong competition, showcasing remarkable skill and determination throughout the event. This hard-fought victory for Michigan marks their seventh title. For a deeper look at the championship, read on.
Michigan Wolverines Clinch NCAA Men’s Gymnastics Title in Thrilling Finale
Ann Arbor, MICH. – In a dramatic finish at Crisler Arena, the University of Michigan men’s gymnastics team secured its seventh NCAA men’s gymnastics title on Saturday night, marking their frist championship since 2014.the Wolverines’ victory was a testament to their resilience and skill, culminating in a nail-biting final rotation.
The Decisive Moment
heading into the final rotation, Michigan trailed Oklahoma by a narrow margin of 0.537 points (276.162-275.625). The championship hinged on the final routine, with the pressure mounting on every gymnast.
Paul Juda, as the anchor on the vault, delivered a clutch performance, scoring a 13.966. This score proved to be the difference-maker,propelling Michigan to victory over Stanford by a mere 0.163 points.
Final Standings
The final team scores reflected the intensity of the competition:
- Michigan: 332.224
- Stanford: 332.061
- Oklahoma: 327.891
- Nebraska: 326.222
- Penn State: 317.258
- Illinois: 316.293
individual Event Titles
Big Ten gymnasts showcased their talent by claiming three individual event titles, adding to the conference’s extraordinary legacy in men’s gymnastics.
Ohio State’s Kameron Nelson secured the vault title with a score of 14.653, becoming the first Buckeye to win an individual NCAA event title since Alec Yoder’s pommel horse victory in 2019.
Paul Juda continued his stellar performance, claiming his fourth career NCAA event title with a 14.200 on the parallel bars.Juda also won the floor in 2024 along with the vault and all-around in 2022.
Fred Richard added to Michigan’s success by earning his second all-around crown,posting a final score of 84.264. The Wolverines have now won three all-around golds in the last four years, as Juda took the title in 2022 and Richard one year later.
Big ten Dominance
This victory marks the 42nd men’s gymnastics NCAA title for the Big Ten. The conference also boasts 295 individual event champions, including all-around winners, after tonight’s action.
This underscores the conference’s longstanding tradition of excellence in the sport.
Championship Results
For detailed results, refer to the official NCAA documents:
