Arkansas at Auburn

Recap

The Big Storyline: Auburn was able to put up the SEC’s top score of Week 3, bring it closer to Florida at the top of conference rankings. Arkansas bounced back on bars from a disappointing performance last week, only to be hit by a myriad of wobbles on beam, barring the Razorbacks from a much needed 197. Cami Weaver was a glimmer of hope for the Razorbacks on the event, though, scoring a much needed 9.950 under pressure. 

Implications: Auburn will move back into the national top five and solidify its position as the second best team in the SEC. Arkansas will continue to be ranked last in the SEC and will be one of three SEC teams yet to score above 197 this season, with Alabama and Missouri both maxing out at 196.975. 

Records: With its fourth win in a row against the Razorbacks, Auburn took control of the series between the two teams, improving to 10-9 against Arkansas all time. 

Preview

Current Rankings: No. 7 Auburn at No. 25 Arkansas

Why You Should Clear Space on Your DVR: Auburn has been steady as she goes in its first two meets but is still looking for a really big—as in mid-197 or higher—to challenge for a spot in the top five. Given that the Tigers tend to save their best performances for home, expect this season home opener in a sold-out Neville Arena to be a doozy. 

You Can Fast Forward, but not Through This: All eyes will be on the Razorbacks’ bars after a disastrous sub-48 rotation last week. Their performance in Week 1 notched a solid 49.100, so it remains to be seen which score was the fluke. Their fifth-year transfer Norah Flatley continues to prove her mettle as a top all-arounder, but she’ll have to be at her absolute best if she hopes to upset Auburn’s reigning queen, Sunisa Lee.