Auburn at Florida

Recap

The Big Storyline: Despite a lackluster vault rotation, Florida was able to build on its first meet performance, highlighted by a duo of 10s from sophomore Leanne Wong en route to a ginormous all-around score. Auburn performed well but couldn’t best its score from the Super 16 meet, in part due a less-than-her-best (though still amazing) all-around performance by Sunisa Lee. 

Implications: Florida will stay ranked second in the nation and first in the SEC going into Week 3. Auburn will remain comfortably in second in the SEC rankings but will drop out of the top five in the country. 

Records: Fifth-year Trinity Thomas scored her fifth perfect 10 in a row on floor, dating back to the 2022 season. 

Preview

Current Rankings: No. 5 Auburn at No. 2 Florida

Why You Should Cancel Plans for It: It may only be Week 2, but this is poised to be one of the most exciting and competitive meets of the entire season. Last year’s match-up ended in a tie at 198.575, and both teams are coming in hot after posting respective program-record opening meet scores in Week 1. Even if the team competition somehow doesn’t live up to the hype, it’ll be worth tuning in for what is likely to be one of the last opportunities to see Trinity Thomas and Sunisa Lee go head-to-head.

What We’re Watching: Thomas and Lee currently share the top spot on the national beam rankings after scoring the first two perfect 10s of the season, and we can’t think of a better way to break the tie than this dual.

What Else to Know Before Tuning in: It’s been nearly two decades since Auburn beat Florida outright and nearly three since it’s done it on the road. The Tigers will need to press their advantage on vault if they hope to upset the Gators on their home turf.