GYMNASTICS: Razorbacks To Spend Weekend in Alabama

Arkansas Gymnastics will battle Alabama on Friday before competing in the Elevate the Stage Meet in Huntsville, Ala. on Sunday.

Arkansas Gymnastics have a busy weekend ahead of them, as they compete in two meets in the Heart of Dixie.

First up for the Gymbacks is a visit to Tuscaloosa to square off with Alabama. In the SEC-dual finale, Arkansas looks to get their first win over the Crimson Tide since 2017.

The Crimson Tide comes into the meet ranked No. 7 in the country, with an average score of 197.253. Their best event is beam, where they score on average 9.9 or better in each meet.

Then, on Sunday, Arkansas will join Alabama, Auburn, and Georgia in Huntsville for the Elevate the Stage meet, where the four squads will meet for podium-style competition.

This will be the second time that Arkansas has faced the likes of Auburn and Georgia this season. The Razorbacks welcomed Auburn to Bud Walton Arena January 14, falling to the Tigers 197.250-197.200. In what was the highest-scored meet of the season for Arkansas, Kennedy Hambrick won the overall crown with a 39.525.

Arkansas scored a 196.100 in the meet with Georgia that took place one week ago. The last two rotations were key for Arkansas, as three athletes were able to grab a 9.9. Kennedy Hambrick and Bailey Lovett each scored 9.9 on the beam and their floor routine.

Friday’s meet with Alabama is set to begin at 7 p.m. in Tuscaloosa, while Elevate the Stage in Huntsville will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday.