Alabama Gymnastics Wins 2015 Season Opener, Welcomes New Era

Alabama Gymnastics didn't miss a step in the 2015 season opener at Coleman Coliseum, with a win over Arizona in Head Coach Dana Duckworth's debut.

A lot of emotion was riding with big shoes to fill in the post-Sarah Patterson era. Coach Duckworth and the Tide was up for the challenge to start a new era with an impressive win! The final score showed #6 Alabama defeating #21 Arizona, 196.225-194.375. Great job ladies!

RollTide.com noted the stand out performances of the night:

Individually, sophomore Katie Bailey is ranked seventh in the all-around after posting a 39.375 against the Wildcats. Bailey is also ranked 23rd on the uneven bars. She is tied for 15th on the vault with senior Kayla Williams and tied for 18th on the balance beam with junior Lauren Beers.

 

Senior Kaitlyn Clark is ranked second on the vault after posting a winning mark of 9.950 against Arizona, while sophomore Keely McNeer is ranked 24th. Senior Lora Leigh Frost is ranked second on the floor exercise while junior Carley Sims and freshman Mackenzie Brannan are tied for 12th. Sophomore Aja Sims is ranked fifth on the balance beam and is tied with Beers for 10th on the uneven bars.

Tide TV captures the excitement of the night in the energetic recap video below.

Congrats again and Roll Tide!

The next meet is Friday at Arkansas and home again on for a big showdown against Florida on Friday January 23rd.