In an electrifying display of skill and talent, the No. 9 Kentucky gymnastics team left Neville Arena in Auburn victorious with a score of 197.475-197.025 against the No. 11 Auburn Tigers. Senior Raena Worley proved her dominance once again, securing her 22nd All-Around victory with an impressive overall score of 39.650 after four rotations.
Making history for the program, Kentucky scored a 49.500+ on a single event in their first two meets, and tonight was no exception with a remarkable 49.500 on the floor rotation.
The night kicked off on the uneven bars, where the Wildcat team scored a 49.175, their lowest score of the evening. Worley, showing her expertise, stuck her landing to earn her 10th event win with a score of 9.925. She even found time for some playful banter with Auburn’s student section, known as the “Gymnasties.” Jillian Procasky followed closely behind with an impressive routine, earning a solid 9.850. Freshman leadoff Delaynee Rodriguez scored a 9.825, while Bailey Bunn secured a 9.800. The rotation was completed by Cadence Gormley (9.775) and Annie Riegert (9.750).
Moving on to the vault, Kentucky tallied an impressive 49.375. Freshman Cecily Rizo tied with Auburn’s Sydney Schumaker, both earning a score of 9.900 to claim the top spot. Rizo’s performance not only marked a new season and career best but also secured her first career event win. Arianna Patterson, Worley, and Wilson followed closely with individual scores of 9.875. Rodriguez once again started off strong with a score of 9.850, and senior Isabella Magnelli earned a 9.800 for her vault.
The floor exercise took center stage as the third rotation for Kentucky. Freshman Creslyn Brose and Worley each wowed the crowd with their energetic routines, earning impressive scores of 9.950. This outstanding performance resulted in both gymnasts tying for first place, with Brose claiming her first career event win and Worley adding her 18th floor victory to her repertoire. Senior Hailey Davis also brought the house down with a score of 9.900, achieving a new season best. Procasky continued to shine with a score of 9.875 in her 2024 floor debut. Rodriguez and Wilson wrapped up the rotation with scores of 9.825 each.
Kentucky’s final rotation of the evening was the balance beam, where they achieved an overall score of 49.425. Bunn stole the show with a phenomenal score of 9.950, pointing to head coach Tim Garrison and exclaiming, “Let’s Go!” to celebrate her stuck landing and near-perfect routine. Worley also delivered an impressive performance, earning a score of 9.900 to tie for second place. Magnelli followed closely behind with a score of 9.875, while Rodriguez and Patterson both earned scores of 9.850. Gormley rounded out the rotation with a score of 9.750.
Looking ahead, Kentucky will travel to LSU next weekend (Jan. 19) before returning home for Excite Night on Jan. 26 in Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.
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