On Saturday, Fort Worth Texas was home to an old-fashioned duel. Well, a gymnastics one, at least.
After three events, Utah and Florida had separated themselves from the rest of the Super Six, then waged one last battle to see who would be named champion.
After the Utes stuck their last three vaults to launch into the lead, the Gators had a response, hitting two 9.95s to close the meet and squeak by the Utes 197.850-197.80, to win their third straight NCAA National Championship.
The second place finish is Utah’s best since 2008, but the Red Rocks just missed out on winning its first national title since 1995.