AUBURN, Ala. - The Auburn gymnastics team is making waves, holding the No. 16 spot this week according to RoadToNationals.com, with a National Qualifying Score (NQS) of 196.547. Auburn is showing some solid form as they gear up for the competition ahead.
At the top of the rankings, Oklahoma continues to reign supreme with an impressive 197.963 NQS. Close on their heels, LSU maintains the No. 2 position with a 197.917 NQS, while Florida secures the No. 3 spot with a 197.700 NQS. Alabama holds steady at No. 4, boasting a 197.500 NQS, and UCLA rounds out the top five with a 197.478 NQS.
The Southeastern Conference is well-represented in the top 25, with Auburn joined by Georgia at No. 6, Arkansas at No.
8, Missouri at No. 9, and Kentucky at No. 19.
It's a competitive field, and Auburn is right in the mix.
Focusing on the Tigers' individual events, the vault team stands strong at No. 12 nationally with a 49.183 NQS. The beam team has climbed to No. 13 with a 49.197 NQS, while the floor squad holds the No. 21 spot with a 49.222 NQS. These rankings reflect the team's consistent performances across the board.
Individually, junior Julianne Huff shines in the all-around, ranking No. 18 nationally with a 39.395 NQS. Her classmate, Paige Zancan, is making her mark on vault, tied for 19th with a 9.900 NQS. These athletes are proving to be key contributors to Auburn's success.
Looking ahead, the Tigers are set as the No. 8 seed for the 2026 SEC Championship. This two-session meet is scheduled for March 21 at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Auburn will compete in the afternoon session at 2 p.m. CT on SEC Network, alongside Georgia, Arkansas, Missouri, and Kentucky.
The evening session will feature Oklahoma, LSU, Florida, and Alabama at 7 p.m. CT.
As the championship approaches, Auburn's mix of talent and determination will be put to the test. The Tigers are ready to showcase their skills on a big stage, and fans should be excited for what's to come.