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Gymnastics

Tigers place fourth, miss championship berth

By Ali Jenkins / WRITER | April 8

No. 18 Auburn's season came to an end Saturday night as the Tigers, with a score of 196.100, placed fourth in the NCAA Women's Gymnastics Auburn Regional for the second year in a row.

Auburn's Bri Guy scores a 9.90 on the floor at the 2012 SEC Gymnastics Championship in Duluth, Ga., March 24. Guy earned second team All-SEC honors for her performance this season. (Photo Courtesy of Anthony Hall)

Guy, Graba earn SEC honors

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | April 5

After just two years with the gymnastics team, coach Jeff Graba was named SEC Coach of the Year March 24, while sophomore Bri Guy earned All-SEC second team honors two days later.

Senior gymnast Laura Lane practices before a meet. In addition to being named to the SEC Community Service Team, Lane also earned her second-straight Scholar-Athlete of the Year honor at the SEC Championships. (Danielle Lowe / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Lane named to SEC Community Service Team

By Ali Jenkins / WRITER | March 29

Gymnast Laura Lane earned a spot on the 2012 SEC Community Service Team in recognition of her ongoing involvement in the Auburn community, the league office announced March 19.

Gymnastics finishes with win

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | March 22

Auburn defeated the BYU Cougars by 3.375 points in the final home meet of the season March 16. The Tigers won with senior Kylie Shields participating in only two events, resting for the SEC Championships Saturday in Duluth, Ga.

Tigers host Thunderbirds

By Patrick Tighe / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | March 1

After recording one of its highest scores of the season, the Auburn gymnastics team is preparing for a home meet against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds.

Gators edge out Auburn gymnastics

By Susan Ann Cook / WRITER | February 18

The No. 17 Auburn gymnastics team hosted the second-ranked University of Florida in Auburn Arena Friday.

Tigers prepare for No. 2 Gators

By Jenny Steele / WRITER | February 16

The No. 17 Auburn Tigers gymnastics team will take on No. 2 Florida Gators at home Friday at 7 p.m.

Coach Jeff Graba has infused the Tigers' roster with young talent, taking national powerhouses Georgia and Alabama to the limit this season. (FILE PHOTO)

Gymnastics experience provides path to Auburn

By Sydney Callis / WRITER | February 2

Before starting his freshman year at the University of Minnesota, Jeff Graba was faced with a decision that would shape his career: wrestling or gymnastics?

Senior Kylie Shields won best all-around for her preformance in the Georgia meet Jan. 21. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Shields' personality livens team spirits

By Abigail O'Brien / WRITER | February 2

Kylie Shields seems to use laughter as punctuation to every sentence.

Cheering students show their support for Auburn gymnastics at Friday's meet against the University of Alabama. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Gymnastics becomes weekend hit

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | February 2

Students are used to piling into the stadium for the Auburn vs. Alabama football game, but Friday, students packed the Auburn Arena for the Iron Bowl gymnastics style.

Tigers gymnastics falls just short against Tide

By Heather Allen / WRITER | January 28

The Auburn Tigers gymnastics team lost to the defending national champion Alabama Crimson Tide 196.325-196.250 in front of a record-setting crowd Friday night in the Auburn Arena.

Women's gymnastics tumble to Georgia

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | January 21

The Auburn gymnastics team lost its season home opener Friday against Georgia. The Tigers couldn't overcome the No. 6 Bulldogs, losing 195.975-195.600.

Youthful gymnasts bound into SEC

By Brandy Volovecky / WRITER | January 19

The Auburn gymnastics team will compete in its third match of the season against the University of Georgia Friday at 7 p.m. at Auburn Arena.

Rowland has the know-how

By Laura Hobbs / WRITER | June 30

Former All-American gymnast Jenny Rowland wears many different hats.

Gymnasts defeat Michigan State, tie top season score

By Reynolds Fuller / Staff Writer | March 25

The No. 8 Auburn gymnastics team defeated Michigan State 196.575-195.275 in East Lansing, Mich., Friday night.The Tigers matched their season-high score.

Women's gymnastics falls to Tide

By Brittany Cosby | March 9

No. 5 Tigers lose to No. 11 Crimson Tide