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Alabama gymnastics heads to New Orleans this week seeking an SEC Championship.
The Crimson Tide (12-4-1, 3-3-1 SEC) will enter the SEC Championships as the No. 4 seed for the second season in a row with a 197.76 National Qualifying Score. No. 1 LSU leads the field (198.125 NQS), followed by No. 2 Florida (197.905) and No. 3 Kentucky (197.81). The top four seeds will meet in the second session, while the bottom four seeds (No. 5 Arkansas, No. 6 Missouri, No. 7 Auburn and No. 8 Georgia) will meet in the first session.
“We’ve always said it’s a marathon, not a sprint, but now here we are, you can see the finish line,” coach Ashley Johnston said. “We’re ready to get down to New Orleans and have the opportunity to compete for a championship.”
The first session will be at 2:30 p.m. CT, followed by the second session at 7 p.m. Both sessions will be held at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans and broadcast on the SEC Network.
Here’s why the Crimson Tide can claim its 11th SEC title, as well as what might stand in its way and a final standings prediction:
How did Alabama gymnastics perform against LSU, Florida and Kentucky this year?
The Crimson Tide went 1-2 against the top-three seeds in the conference this season. Alabama defeated Florida in Gainesville on Jan. 26, 197.575-197.425, but lost at home to Kentucky the next week on Feb. 2, 197.6-196.975. The Tide lost at LSU on March 1, 198.325-197.325.
Why Alabama gymnastics can win the 2024 SEC Championship
Hitting their stride
Alabama has shifted into high gear in recent weeks. The Tide has posted scores of 198 or higher in three of its last four meets. Alabama scored a season-high 198.075 against Georgia and followed that with a 198 on Senior Night two weeks later. In its last meet on the road against No. 1 Oklahoma, the Tide didn’t blink, scoring 198.025 and becoming the only…
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Author : The Tuscaloosa News
Publish date : 2024-03-22 09:11:12
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