sec championships

This meet holds significant importance for the Wildcats as they gear up for the 2024 SEC Championships, which are just over a month away. It marks the first dual matchup between Kentucky and Alabama since December 2020, making it an exciting opportunity for both teams to showcase their skills.

Under the leadership of head coach Tim Garrison, Team 49 made history by becoming the first Kentucky gymnastics team since 1984 to go undefeated in their homestand. The Wildcats also set a new overall meet score against Alabama and later topped that score against Arkansas with an impressive 197.875. Additionally, they secured a spot in the evening session at the SEC Championships for the first time since 2019 by achieving their highest overall road meet score at Illinois with a 197.800. Notably, the Wildcats were one of only three NCAA DI gymnastics programs to score 49.000+ in every meet, showcasing their consistency and determination.

The women’s team will kick off the action with a 6,000-meter race at 11:00 a.m. EDT, followed by the men’s 10,000-meter race at noon EDT. Assistant coach Hakon DeVries is hoping for a strong performance from the teams, following a disappointing showing at the conference championship meet.