Auburn Tigers women's gymnastics

The Auburn Tigers women's gymnastics team represents Auburn University in the sport of gymnastics. The team competes in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) and the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The Tigers host their home meets at the Auburn Arena on the school's main Auburn campus.[3] The team is currently led by head coach Jeff Graba. In their four decades of history, the Tigers have made four appearances at the National Championships; making the Super Six twice.[4][5]

Auburn Tigers gymnastics
Founded1974
UniversityAuburn University
Head coachJeff Graba (10th[1] season)
ConferenceSEC
LocationAuburn, Alabama
Home arenaAuburn Arena (Capacity: 7,424)
NicknameTigers
ColorsBurnt Orange and Navy Blue[2]
         
Super Six appearances
1993, 2015
NCAA Regional championships
2016
NCAA Tournament appearances
1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

History

Auburn Gymnastics history dates back to the late 1890s but the Auburn Tigers gymnastics program wasn't founded until 1965[6] by Edwin Bengston; a kinesiology lecturer at the University and weightlifter.[7][8] After a successful few years of competition, the program was discontinued. In 1974, the program was reinstated by Bengston; Title IX providing the first form of financial aid of $150 to Jeanne Denoon-Amos.[9][10][11]

Roster
2018-19 Roster[12]
Name Height Year Hometown Club
Sydney Bassett5-3R-FRMontgomery, ALPrattville YMCA
Katie Becker5-4JRBoone, NCEverest
Samantha Cerio5-0SRHuntersville, NCKPAC
Sabrina Cheney5-4FRPort Orange, FLOrlando Metro
Gracie Day5-4JRSan Antonio, TXAerial Athletics
Emma Engler5-3SRRaleigh, NCSonshine
Molly Frack5-3FRNazareth, PAParkettes
Jada Glenn5-4SOAurora, COAdrenaline Academy
Derrian Gobourne5-4FRSarasota, FLLakewood Ranch
Taylor Krippner5-1SRCypress, TXWorld Champions
Abby Milliet5-1R-SRDenton, TXDenton Gymnastics Academy
Kendal Moss5-4JRCornelius, NCEverest
A'Miracal Phillips5-6SREnterprise, ALAlabama Elite
Allie Riddle5-2SOMobile, ALGulf Coast Gymnastics
Reid Schaefer5-5FRLatham, NYWorld Class Gymnastics
Mia Schlarbaum4-11FRVictor, NYRochester Gymnastics
Skyler Sheppard5-6SRPlano, TXWOGA
Emma Slappey5-2JRJacksonville, FLStarlight Gymnastics
Ashley Smith5-0SOHolly Springs, NCSonshine
Meredith Sylvia5-3SOMacungie, PAParkettes
Drew Watson5-2SOTyler, TXTexas East
Sydney Wrighte5-3FRSouth Riding, VAHill's Gymnastics
  • Head Coach: Jeff Graba
  • Assistant Coach: Kurt Hettinger
  • Assistant Coach: Ashley Johnston

References
  1. "Jeff Graba Named Auburn Gymnastics Head Coach - Auburn University". Auburn University. Archived from the original on 25 September 2015. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
  2. "About Auburn". 28 March 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  3. "Facilities - Auburn University". www.auburntigers.com.
  4. "Gymn Forum: 1993 Women's NCAA Championships". www.gymn-forum.net.
  5. "Auburn advances to Super Six at NCAA championships - Auburn University". Auburn University.
  6. "2005 Gymnastics Media Guide.qxd" (PDF). Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  7. Villager, Don Eddins / The Auburn. "Strong man".
  8. "Thanks To Ed Bengston".
  9. "2007 Gymnastics Media Guide.qxp" (PDF). Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  11. "The Tuscaloosa News - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com.
  12. "2019 Auburn Women's Gymnastics Roster". Auburn Tigers. Retrieved 6 August 2018.

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