The 10th-ranked Auburn gymnastics team defeated No. 12 Oregon State University 196.175-195.425 in Corvallis, Oregon on Sunday, Dec. 10.
The Tigers' 196.175 is the second-highest total in a season opener in program history. Last year's team, who reached the NCAA Super Six, did not reach a 196 score until its third meet.
"I was absolutely ecstatic with the way they performed," said Auburn coach Jeff Graba. "It wasn’t our best meet, but we were pretty consistent across the board. I thought people stayed focused and were excited. We kept our energy. Among all of those things, that is pretty good for a young team.”
Auburn opened on bars, scoring a 49.000. Abby Milliet led the Tigers with a 9.875. Vault was next for Auburn, and Caitlin Atkinson's 9.925 led the Tigers to a 49.125 score.
Then Auburn scored a 49.000 on floor, led by Lexus Demers' 9.875. The Tigers finished with a 49.050 on beam, led by Milliet's 9.875.
Auburn moved to 1-0 on the season. The home opener for the Tigers is Friday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. against the University of Kentucky.
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