Gymnastics

Young Tigers looking to rebound against No. 8 Kentucky

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | January 15

“[Kentucky] is a younger team this year, but they are really talented,” said head coach Jeff Graba. “They look like they came out of the gate at the same rate as us. They made some mistakes, but they’ve definitely got a high scoring potential.”

Auburn drops season opener to No. 1 Florida

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | January 8

“I just felt super grateful to be out there,” Gobourne said. “We didn’t even know if we were going to have a season or what it would look like. I was just really grateful to be out there doing the sport that we love.”

Gymnastics ranked No. 14 in preseason poll

By Caleb Jones | Sports Reporter | December 17

Auburn gymnastics joins the rest of the SEC in the Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Association preseason poll, coming in at No. 14. All eight SEC teams are ranked in the Top 20, with two SEC teams ranked in the Top 5.

A'Miracal Phillips performs on vault during Auburn vs Arkansas gymnastics on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Auburn, Ala.

Auburn gymnasts hope for change after releasing statements

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | July 1

Three former Auburn gymnasts are hoping to see positive changes within the program after having spoken out weeks ago and accused former teammates and coaches of racist behavior. In June, Kennedy Finister, A’Miracal Phillips and Telah Black all made posts on social media alleging incidents of racial ...

How the leotards of Auburn gymnastics go from concept to reality

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | May 26

There’s one Auburn sport though, where fans never know what uniform will be featured and that’s gymnastics.

Three Auburn gymnasts earn All-SEC postseason honors

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | April 28

Auburn gymnastics had three members awarded with Southeastern Conference postseason recognition, the league announced on Tuesday.

Watson, Gobourne earn All-American honors

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | March 24

Despite cutting their season short, two Auburn gymnasts junior Drew Watson and sophomore Derrian Gobourne were selected as Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WCGA) All-Americans. The honors marked the first time since 2015 that a pair of Tigers were recognized in the same season. Watson ...

Auburn finishes second in quad meet

By Matt Johnson | Sports Writer | March 9

In a competitive quad meet Sunday in New Hampshire, No. 15 Auburn finished second falling just 0.75 points short of Rutgers. Auburn finished with a 195.825. “The big part of this meet was getting ready for the postseason and the pace of a quad meet. I'm walking away thinking we're in a good spot right ...

Auburn preparing for New Hampshire Quad Meet

By Matt Johnson | Sports Writer | March 3

No. 15 Auburn tied its season-best Friday night with a 196.700, and the team looks to maintain that momentum moving into the Quad Meet on Sunday afternoon. "We just need to perfect the things we already have," said Gracie Day. It was an all-around solid performance for the Tigers Friday night as they ...

Tigers gymnastics looks to carry momentum into Senior Night meet

By Matt Johnson | Sports Writer | February 25

The matchup against Texas Woman’s University will be a chance for Auburn to display its talent as the postseason inches closer.

Auburn picks up first win at Arkansas since 2014

By Matt Johnson | Sports Writer | February 22

No. 20 Auburn went on the road Friday night and came away with a big win against No. 14 Arkansas in its penultimate SEC matchup. The Tigers executed well on the road beating the Razorbacks 196.500-196.025 in a thrilling conference showdown. Auburn picked up its first win since Jan. ...

'Put everything in the past': Auburn looking ahead to penultimate SEC meet of season after subpar showing last Friday

By Matt Johnson | Sports Writer | February 18

After losing at home to Florida 197.875-194.750, Auburn must find a way to regain its rhythm this week before a road test in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Last Friday night’s meet against the Gators was one Auburn’s gymnasts want to forget as mistakes piled up and the score ended up being the Tigers’ ...

Gracie Day wins SEC Specialist of the Week

By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | February 18

For the second time this season, an Auburn gymnast has won SEC Specialist of the Week. Senior Gracie Day brings home the honor after her performance against No. 2 Florida. Day scored a 9.9 or higher in three events against Florida including vault, bars and floor. Her 9.925 on vault tied her career-high ...

Auburn struggles at home, falls to No. 2 Florida

By Matt Johnson | Sports Writer | February 15

The Tigers hosted the Florida Gators on Friday night, and after many mistakes and missed opportunities, Auburn fell to the Gators, 197.875-194.750. Auburn’s young gymnastics squad looked rusty tonight, and after a light practice week, Auburn head coach Jeff Graba knows that will not be the plan moving ...

Gymnastics coach Jeff Graba giving Tigers a breather as SEC slate trudges on

By Matt Johnson | Sports Writer | February 11

"I think we are good enough to beat anyone in the country, but we have to be on our game."

Auburn falls to No. 13 Kentucky

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | February 8

No. 17 Auburn lost its seven-game, home winning streak Friday night versus No. 13 Kentucky falling by a final score of 197.275-196.250. The Tigers were coming off of a road loss to Georgia with intentions to work on the small things and started off strong, but ultimately trailed off to leave Auburn ...

Auburn gymnastics begins homestand against Kentucky

By Matt Johnson | Sports Writer | February 6

Auburn will face Kentucky on Friday at 6 p.m. CST in Auburn Arena.

No. 18 Auburn notches season-high road score in loss at Georgia

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | February 3

Auburn traveled to Athens for a meet against its SEC rival, picking up its season-high road score with a 196.350 but ultimately falling to the home team. The Tigers came off of a season-high 196.700 versus Missouri last week and hoped it would boost momentum. They were also given a few extra days ...

Auburn gymnastics' key to focus this season? 'Staying in the bubble.'

By Matt Johnson | Sports Writer | January 28

“We need to focus our energy just in ourselves."

Auburn edges out Mizzou behind strong vault performance

By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | January 25

Auburn’s third meet of the season got off to a slow start after a 9.650 from Jada Glenn, but a career-high 9.950 from Drew Watson quickly got the Tigers back on track en route to a 196.700-196.650 victory. “Pretty good night I think,” head coach Jeff Graba said after the meet. “This was our ...