Livvy Dunne is heartbroken she gained’t get a correct LSU sendoff to her embellished gymnastics profession.
The favored influencer and Tigers fifth-year senior revealed Thursday evening she is going to miss her senior evening on Friday in opposition to No. 10 Georgia because of a knee harm.
“Hi friends! Unfortunately I’ve been dealing with an avulsion fracture of my patella and will not be able to compete on senior night,” Dunne wrote on her Instagram Story.
“It absolutely breaks my heart to not get the opportunity to compete in the PMAC one last time. Tiger fans, you’ve been so good to me! Thank you for the endless support and as always Geaux Tigers! – Liv.”
Dunne, a New Jersey native, helped LSU win its first gymnastics nationwide championship final season and returned this 12 months for her last 12 months of eligibility.
She final competed Jan. 24 in opposition to Auburn and has been restricted to 4 occasions this season. Friday will mark her sixth straight absence.
No. 2 LSU will shut out its common season subsequent week on the highway in opposition to Auburn earlier than competing within the SEC championships and the NCAA championships.
LSU coach Jay Clark praised his senior class forward of the meet in opposition to the Bulldogs.
“We have a variety of seniors this year and they’ve all meant so much to the trajectory of this program in ways that go far beyond gymnastics,” Clark advised the staff web site. “I’m grateful for all of our seniors every year because they leave an unforgettable mark on our program and on me personally.”
Whereas Dunne has handled this harm, she’s nonetheless saved busy away from the fitness center.
She not too long ago served because the Grand Marshal of the Krewe of Endymion parade in New Orleans upfront of Mardi Gras and documented the scene for her 5.3 million Instagram followers.
Dunne is relationship MLB NL Rookie of the Yr and Pirates ace Paul Skenes.
