“Hi friends! Unfortunately, I’ve been dealing with an avulsion fracture of my patella…” That was Olivia Dunne’s emotional reveal back in March 2025—on senior night, of all nights. The LSU star hadn’t competed since January 24, and fans feared the worst. But now? The Tigers are storming into the 2025 NCAA Championships as the top-ranked team, fresh off a record 198.050 at regionals. And Dunne? She hasn’t competed yet! But amidst this, Dunne has penned heartfelt messages as her teammates prepare to defend the Tigers’ crown. Well, what has she said?
Olivia Dunne may not be on the mats right now, but her heart is. In the days leading up to the NCAA Championships, Dunne has been living in her teammates’ comment sections!
It started with Amara Drayton’s fierce “Next stop Elite 8 ” post. Olivia popped in instantly with: “LFGGGGG big fan here ” You could almost hear the cheer in her voice. Just one comment, but it hit like a hug. Then came Konner McClain’s purple-and-gold rally cry: “Time to paint another city purple and gold.” And there was Liv again, simple and strong: “Here for it.”
The story is developing…
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