Arkansas Gymnastics (No. 10) achieved a significant upset against No. 6 Georgia, winning 197.450 to 197.050 at Bud Walton Arena. The Gymbacks excelled on vault, bars, and beam, with a standout performance on bars scoring 49.450. This victory marks Arkansas's second consecutive win against Georgia in Fayetteville and their ninth win under coach Jordyn Wieber. Individual titles were claimed by Lauren Williams (vault), Morgan Price (bars), and Joscelyn Roberson (beam), with Roberson also winning the all-around with a score of 39.550.

By the Numbers
  • Arkansas won with a total score of 197.450, edging Georgia by 0.400 points.
  • Attendance reached 6,839 fans, marking the second-highest of the season.
State of Play
  • The Gymbacks demonstrated a strong performance across all events, particularly on bars and beam.
  • Roberson’s 39.550 in the all-around is her third-highest collegiate score.
What's Next

Looking ahead, Arkansas will compete in the Metroplex Challenge against No. 1 Oklahoma, No. 31 Arizona, and No. 45 Texas Woman's University on Sunday at 2:15 p.m., aiming to build on this momentum.

Bottom Line

The upset victory signifies Arkansas’s competitive edge in gymnastics and sets a promising tone for their upcoming matches, particularly against more ranked opponents.