LSU gymnastics team debuts new leotard designed by Lexi Zeiss
The LSU gymnastics team is gearing up for the SEC Championships and is bringing a new look to the mats at Legacy Arena at the BJCC in Birmingham, Alabama. LSU debuted a new GK Elite leotard that comes with a special twist. The Tigers’ new look, which has been dubbed the “pearLZ,” was designed by team member Lexi Zeiss, who is also a former member of Team USA gymnastics.
MORE: LSU gymnastics star Kailin Chio surpasses Olympic champ Jordan Chiles After the leotards were unveiled, Zeiss commented, “SHE’S PERFECT! Dreams becoming reality . ” LSU, led by sophomore sensation Kailin Chio, enters the SEC Championships as the No.
2-ranked team in the country. The Tigers hold a Team National Qualifying Score (NQS) of 197. 917, behind only Oklahoma, which holds a NQS of 197.
963. “The NQS Average is calculated by using a maximum of 5 home meets , dropping the high and low scores, and averaging the remaining scores,” the official rankings page says. “For individuals, the score is calculated by taking the six best regular-season meet scores, of which three must be away.
To obtain the national qualifying score (NQS), the high score is eliminated, and the remaining five scores are averaged. ” The 2026 SEC gymnastics championships take place on Saturday, March 21. LSU is participating in Session II, which kicks off at 7:00 p.