No. 12 Auburn showcased strong individual performances but ultimately fell to Kentucky 197.325-196.275 in a competitive meet at Neville Arena. Auburn's coach emphasized the team's need to gain confidence across all events, highlighting their impressive floor scoring despite the loss. Key contributors included Julianne Huff, who excelled on bars, and Marissa Neal, who anchored multiple rotations. The team recorded three personal bests on floor but struggled with consistency in previous events, particularly on bars.

By the Numbers
  • Auburn scored 49.1 on vault and 48.65 on bars, with Huff achieving a career-high of 9.925 on bars.
  • Neal and Ahern both hit career highs on floor, scoring 9.925 and 9.875 respectively, contributing to a 49.4 floor score.
State of Play
  • Auburn's mixed performance places them on uncertain footing as they head into the next two meets on the road.
  • Team morale appears shaken, particularly on bars, with repeated falls affecting scores.
What's Next

Auburn will face LSU next Friday, followed by the Metroplex Challenge against NC State, Boise State, and North Carolina. These matches will be pivotal for building confidence and rectifying performances in key areas.

Bottom Line

Auburn needs to harness its individual successes into cohesive team performances in upcoming meets to regain momentum in their season.