Auburn gymnastics finished fifth overall in the SEC Championship on Saturday, which is the program's best finish since 1993.
The No. 12 Tigers also won the afternoon session for the second consecutive year with a total score of 195.55. That score beat No. 15 Arkansas, Kentucky and Missouri.
"I think our girls did a tremendous job today," said Auburn head coach and SEC Coach of the Year Jeff Graba. "We talked all week about fighting throughout the meet and I think the team did really well. We won our session, which ties for our highest finish in 20 years. I'm very proud of this team."
In Auburn's first rotation on vault, Caitlin Atkinson led the team with a 9.875 and MJ Rott followed with a 9.85.
For the second consecutive rotation Auburn scored a 48.975 on the uneven bars where Kelsey Kopec led the team with a 9.8.
Auburn's scored a 48.85 in their third rotation on the balance beam and Atkinson and Megan Walker both scored a 9.85.
Brittany Webster led Auburn in their final rotation on floor with a 9.8 while Auburn had a total score of 48.75.
Atkinson, Walker and Webster earned spots as All-SEC honorees after the meet.
Their next meet is April 5 when NCAA Regionals begin and the NCAA Gymnastics Selection Show is this Monday, March 24 at 3 p.m. on NCAA.com.
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