*** NATIONAL CHAMPIONS ***

The No. 1-ranked Georgia gymnastics team won the program's 10th national title, including its fifth in a row, to send Coach Suzanne Yoculan into retirement as a champion once again.

The Gym Dogs scored a 197.825, their second-best score of the year, to win the championship.

Georgia opened on bars, scoring a 49.425 led by Courtney Kupets' 10.0. Tiffany Taylor posted a 9.9, followed by Grace Taylor and Gina Nuccio each with a 9.85 and Kathryn Ding with a 9.825.

The Gym Dogs posted a 49.2 on beam as Kupets earned a 9.95 and Courtney McCool scored a 9.9. Georgia also counted a 9.875 from Tolnay, a 9.775 from Taylor and a 9.7 from Hilary Mauro.

Georgia came out of its first bye on fire, scoring a 49.575 on floor. After Abby Stack, Mauro, McComb and Taylor got 9.9s to open for the Gym Dogs, Kupets went 9.95 and Tolnay went 9.925.

Ending on vault, the Gym Dogs recorded a season-high 49.625. Kupets nailed the 10.0, while Ding and Tolnay each had a 9.95, Newby scored a 9.875 and McComb added a 9.85.

Saying she has completed the gymnastics portion of her"bucket list," Georgia coach Suzanne Yoculan is preparing for the next chapter of her career.

Yoculan's plans include doing professional public speaking. She has launched a website, SuzanneYoculan.com, so that businesses, clubs, coaches and anyone else interested in lining her up for a speaking engagement can get in touch with her.

"I am very excited about the new web site," Yoculan said. "We have lots of information on the site, and we expect to update it periodically with even more items. I want to share my experiences and help groups reach their full potential, as we've tried to do every year with our gymnastics teams."

Yoculan is a popular and sought-after public speaker. She has spoken to such groups as Georgia Power and Coca-Cola as well as to several different civic and booster clubs.

At SuzanneYoculan.com, one can find information about many of her speeches, including keynote addresses, making the transition from high school to college, how to build team chemistry and the importance of communication.

Yoculan is a five-time NCAA and eight-time SEC Coach of the Year, more awards are surely to follow.