Missouri Gymnastics wows in first action at Mizzou Arena: 'I got a little emotional'

Fansided | December 13, 2025

Kimarra Echols and Railey Jackson highlight that the Tigers aren't just a dangerous SEC squad due to the 13 returnees, but the depth of Shannon Welker's group as well.

Mar 30, 2023; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Missouri coach Shannon Welker and Amari Celestine celebrate at the end of her floor exercise routine during the NCAA Women s Gymnastics Los Angeles Regional at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images | Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Mizzou Gymnastics began its last season with the Beauty and the Beast event, where the gymnasts and the Mizzou Wrestling squad competed simultaneously at Mizzou Arena.