Olivia Dunne is basking in LSU’s “purple reign”!
The 21-year-old gymnastics sensation and notable name in NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals celebrated LSU’s fifth SEC championship victory on Saturday, sharing the joyous occasion with a carousel of images on Instagram.
“100% chance of purple reign ???,” Dunne captioned the snapshots, which featured her from New Jersey proudly holding and kissing the championship trophy amidst her jubilant teammates amidst a cascade of confetti.
On TikTok, where Dunne boasts nearly 8 million followers, she shared more glimpses from the triumphant weekend at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, showcasing snippets of her routines and capturing the festive atmosphere in the Tigers’ locker room with a lively dance party.
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“SEC CHAMPS BABYYY,” exclaimed Dunne in one of her posts.
During the event, LSU freshman Konnor McClain achieved a flawless 10 on the balance beam, while Haleigh Bryant clinched the all-around title with an impressive score of 39.800, as reported by ABC affiliate WBRZ-TV.
With this victory, the team inches closer to a national championship title, commencing as the top seed on April 4 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, during the NCAA Regional second round, as announced by the school on X Monday.
For Dunne, this achievement comes less than a year after she pledged to utilize her success in the NIL domain. As the highest-paid NCAA female athlete, Dunne unveiled last summer the establishment of The Livvy Fund, aimed at offering exclusive opportunities to female athletes at LSU, as detailed in a press release.
The influential figure currently boasts an estimated worth of $3.6 million, surpassing Iowa basketball standout Caitlin Clark, whose NIL valuation stands at $3.1 million, according to the On3 NIL list.