The stage is set for a heavyweight showdown in Norman as the top-ranked Oklahoma women’s gymnastics team welcomes No. 4 Alabama to the Lloyd Noble Center on Friday night.
Coach K.J. Kindler’s Sooners are off to a strong start this season at 5-0-1, and they’re not just looking to defend their home floor-they’re aiming to make another statement on the national stage.
This meet isn’t just a marquee matchup between two powerhouse programs; it’s a chance to see elite-level gymnastics from two teams with championship aspirations. Oklahoma has been a model of consistency under Kindler, and Friday’s meet offers another opportunity to showcase their depth, precision, and poise under pressure.
Alabama, ranked fourth in the country, brings its own firepower and tradition to the floor. This is the kind of meet where details matter-stick landings, clean form, and team chemistry could be the difference between victory and a rare blemish on the Sooners’ record.
And the Sooners won’t have much time to catch their breath. Just two days later, they’ll head to Fort Worth for the Metroplex Challenge, where they’ll face off against Arizona, Arkansas, and TWU. That quick turnaround makes Friday night’s meet all the more important-it’s a tone-setter for a demanding weekend.
For fans looking to catch the action, the Oklahoma vs. Alabama meet will be broadcast live on SEC Network and streamed on ESPN+.
The meet begins at 7:30 p.m. CT on Friday, Feb. 6, from Lloyd Noble Center in Norman.
This is the kind of weekend that can shape a season. High-level competition, national attention, and a chance to prove why Oklahoma sits atop the rankings. Buckle up-Friday night in Norman is going to be electric.