AUBURN, Ala. - Auburn's gymnastics team is making waves, climbing to No. 15 in this week's RoadToNationals.com rankings with a National Qualifying Score (NQS) of 196.517. This boost comes after an impressive 197.250 score at their recent home meet.
At the top of the leaderboard, Oklahoma holds strong with a 197.938 NQS. LSU follows closely in second with a 197.735, while Alabama secures the third spot at 197.570. Rounding out the top five are Florida (197.480) and UCLA (197.450), maintaining their positions.
The SEC is well-represented in the top 25, with Georgia at No. 6, Missouri at No. 7, Arkansas at No. 8, and Kentucky at No. 23, showcasing the conference's depth in talent.
Auburn's vault team has jumped to No. 12 nationally with a 49.179 NQS, and their beam squad matches that ranking with a 49.229 NQS. The floor team holds steady at No. 16, boasting a 49.233 NQS.
On the individual front, junior Julianne Huff shines in the all-around, tying for 18th nationally with a 39.295 NQS. Sophomore Marissa Neal is making her mark on the beam, tied at No. 11 with a 9.895, while junior Alex Irvine is tied at No. 25 with a 9.875 in the same event. Huff and freshman Mia Leverton are also tied at 33rd on vault, each with a 9.850 NQS.
Looking ahead, Auburn faces a formidable challenge as they prepare to take on No. 1 Oklahoma in Norman this Friday, February 27. The showdown is set for 6:45 CT and will be broadcast on SEC Network, promising an exciting match-up for fans.