By HBCU Sports
(Source: HBCU Sports)
History repeated itself on Friday night.
Fisk University’s Morgan Price cemented her legacy in collegiate gymnastics by winning her second consecutive all-around national championship at the Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics National Invitational Championships (WCGNIC).
Competing against some of the best gymnasts in the country, Price delivered a stellar performance, scoring 39.350 to edge out Southeast Missouri State’s Taylor Ingle (39.300) and Bridgeport’s Abigail Kenney (38.950).
Price, a junior and the face of Fisk’s groundbreaking gymnastics program showcased poise and skill across all four events. Her scores included a 9.775 on vault, 9.850 on uneven bars, an event-high 9.900 on balance beam, and a 9.825 on floor exercise.
These results not only secured her the all-around title but also qualified her for all four individual event finals on Sunday.
“I’ve dedicated so much effort to these moments,” Price said after her victory. “I just wanted to go out there, give it my all, and perform as I usually do. It feels amazing to see everything align.”
This championship marks another milestone for Price and the Fisk University gymnastics program, which made history as the first HBCU team in collegiate gymnastics when it launched in 2022.
Last year, Price became the first gymnast from a Historically Black College or university to win a national title, and she has continued to elevate the program’s profile with her performances.
Price continues to be trailblazer for HBCU gymnastics
Price’s impact extends far beyond her individual accolades. Since joining Fisk, she has been a trailblazer for HBCU gymnastics, proving that excellence knows no boundaries. Earlier this year, she became the first HBCU gymnast to achieve a perfect score of 10.0 in competition—a feat that turned heads across the sport.
Her coach, Corrinne Tarver, who herself made history as the first African American woman to win an NCAA all-around championship in 1989, praised Price for her dedication and leadership. “Morgan is not just an incredible athlete; she’s an ambassador for this program and what it represents,” Tarver said.
Price wasn’t only Fisk gymnast to shine
Price wasn’t alone in representing Fisk at the WCGNIC. Her teammate Aliyah Reed-Hammon also delivered a breakout performance, finishing in the top two on both vault and beam to secure spots in Sunday’s event finals. Together, they have shown that Fisk’s program can compete with—and defeat—traditional powerhouses in collegiate gymnastics.
What championship win means for HBCU gymnastics
With two years of eligibility remaining at Fisk, Price is far from done rewriting the record books. As she prepares for Sunday’s event finals alongside Reed-Hammon, she remains focused on uplifting her team and inspiring future generations of gymnasts.
“We’re showing that HBCUs can compete at the highest level,” Price said. “I hope our success encourages more schools to invest in gymnastics programs and create opportunities for young athletes.”
For now, Morgan Price stands atop collegiate gymnastics as a two-time national champion—a trailblazer whose journey continues to inspire and redefine what is possible in the sport.
