Auburn Defeats Alabama Gymnastics at Coleman Coliseum for First Time

In a historic upset, No. 11 Auburn defeated No. 17 Alabama 197.750 to 197.350 at the Power of Pink meet in Tuscaloosa, marking Auburn's first victory in Coleman Coliseum. Auburn started strong, leading by over five tenths after the first two rotations, and maintained their edge despite Alabama's impressive performance in the final rotations. Alabama struggled on vault with a season-low score, but rallied with high scores on floor, highlighted by Lilly Hudson's all-around win. This victory extends Auburn's winning streak against Alabama to four out of the last five meetings. The series remains overwhelmingly in favor of Alabama, now standing at 134-14 overall. The match was part of an event aimed at raising awareness for breast cancer research, featuring special tributes and festivities.