FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas gymnastics team is set to welcome a significant addition to its roster as standout gymnast Morgan Price has officially committed to join the Razorbacks. The program made the announcement on Wednesday, highlighting a major boost to its future lineup with the acquisition of Price, a transfer from Fisk University.
Morgan Price brings with her a highly decorated collegiate gymnastics career. She has spent the past three seasons competing at Fisk University, a historically Black university that launched the first-ever gymnastics program at an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). During her time there, she quickly established herself as one of the most dominant gymnasts in her division, collecting six national titles and being named an All-American on three occasions.
Her accomplishments have helped bring visibility and credibility to Fisk’s groundbreaking program, and her success has inspired a growing interest in gymnastics among athletes attending HBCUs. Notably, Price made history as the first HBCU gymnast to achieve a perfect score of 10.0, a feat she accomplished on the uneven bars in February — a remarkable milestone that underlined her elite talent.
Morgan is also well known in Arkansas circles, not just for her national reputation but because she is the younger sister of Razorback gymnast Frankie Price. Frankie has been a standout performer for Arkansas and recently announced that she would return for another season with the team. Her decision to stay with the program comes after an unfortunate leg injury sustained during her floor routine at the NCAA Pennsylvania Regional semifinal on April 3, which prematurely ended her 2025 season. With Frankie recovering and Morgan transferring in, the Price sisters are expected to be a compelling and dynamic duo for Arkansas gymnastics in the upcoming year.
Morgan Price’s achievements at the Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics National Invitational Championships (WCGNIC) have been nothing short of extraordinary. These championships, which are distinct from the NCAA Championships, serve as a national competition for gymnastics programs that offer fewer than 7.5 full scholarships. This creates a more level playing field for schools with limited resources compared to Power Five conference programs. In 2024, Price was named the all-around champion at the event, an honor she repeated in 2025. Her 2025 performance was particularly dominant as she claimed first place in every individual apparatus — vault, bars, beam, and floor — effectively sweeping the competition.
Her consistency and high-level execution have made her a top-tier gymnast. Across her collegiate career, Price has scored above 9.900 in all four events, an impressive benchmark that places her among the nation’s most reliable and elite performers. Her perfect 10 on the uneven bars was not only a personal best but a historic moment for Fisk University and HBCU athletics as a whole. Her ability to shine on such a diverse range of events demonstrates her exceptional all-around capabilities and versatility as a gymnast.
As she heads into her senior season in 2026, Price will be looking to make an immediate impact on the Arkansas squad, bringing championship experience, high scoring potential, and leadership to the program. Her commitment is expected to strengthen the Razorbacks’ competitive edge both within the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and on the national stage.
In addition to adding Morgan Price, Arkansas has also secured another transfer for the upcoming season: Madison Gustitus from San Jose State. Gustitus, who will be entering her sophomore year, was the top beam performer for the Spartans during her freshman campaign. Her strong performances on balance beam earned her recognition as one of the most consistent and poised underclassmen in her conference. Gustitus’s arrival adds depth to Arkansas’s beam lineup and reflects the program’s ongoing efforts to build a well-rounded, high-performing team.
Together, the additions of Price and Gustitus represent a strategic recruitment cycle for Arkansas, which is aiming to elevate its competitiveness and performance across all apparatuses. With seasoned returners like Frankie Price and now Morgan Price bringing experience and flair to the squad, along with rising talents such as Gustitus, the Razorbacks are poised to be one of the most exciting teams to watch in the upcoming season.
Morgan Price’s transition to Arkansas also reflects a broader trend in college gymnastics, where athletes are increasingly using the transfer portal to find opportunities that align with their personal goals, team dynamics, and academic paths. For Price, Arkansas offers not only a chance to compete at the highest collegiate level but also the opportunity to train and perform alongside her sister — an emotional and motivating factor that could bring out the best in both athletes.
The Razorbacks’ head coach and staff have expressed excitement about integrating Price into their program, recognizing her as a proven competitor who thrives under pressure and possesses the technical skills and mental resilience needed to succeed at the top level. Her leadership experience from helping launch and guide Fisk’s gymnastics program will be an invaluable asset in the team’s locker room as well.
As the 2026 season approaches, fans and analysts alike will be eager to see how these new additions transform Arkansas gymnastics. With Morgan Price bringing star power and historic credentials, and Madison Gustitus adding promising depth, the Razorbacks appear to be assembling one of their most promising rosters in recent memory. For Morgan, it’s a new chapter in an already impressive career — one that she’ll write in the same arena where her sister has made her own mark. And for Arkansas, it’s the latest move in their continued ascent in the world of collegiate gymnastics.
