A low score on uneven bars was the Auburn gymnastics team's downfall Friday night in its road trip to Lexington, Ky.
The No. 11 Tigers lost to No. 24 Kentucky 196.275-194.825 for their third consecutive loss in SEC meets.
The Tigers posted a 47.625 on their opening rotation at the uneven bars. Although the team struggled as a whole, Caitlin Atkinson posted a 9.9 on the bars to equal her career high Friday night.
Auburn responded with a 49.150 on vault, led by a 9.9 from MJ Rott, a 9.875 from Atkinson and a 9.85 from Lexus Demers.
On floor, Auburn posted a total of 49.200. The top scores went to Brittany Webster at 9.9, Atkinson at 9.875 and a career-high 9.825 for Megan Walker.
Auburn scored 48.85 on balance beam in the final rotation, with Walker posting a team-best score of 9.875.
Atkinson won the all-around with a total of 39.475
Auburn will host its final home meet of the season next Friday, March 7, against Missouri.
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