Gators get the win over Kentucky by a little over a full point, 197.675 - 196.650 on the strength of a terrific all-around performance by freshman Trinity Thomas who took the all-around with an amazing 39.70
After a lackluster vault team score of 49..050 to open the meet, the Gators bounced back with the highest Gators score on bar EVER with a 49.725, and EVERY gymnast scoring at least a 9.90 or better.
And while getting the head-to-head win is a big deal, the national rankings are based on team score averages across the meets to-date (until they move to the RQS method later in the season). With #2 UCLA scoring a 197.750 in their meet tonight, Florida looks to maintain its hold on 3rd place for another week.
Next week Florida travels to Oklahoma to take on the #1 Sooners at their place. The Sooners will be looking to avenge their only loss last season, which came against Florida in Gainesville. The #3 Gators and the #1 Sooners are separated by less than a quarter point average, so it should be an exciting, high-scoring meet.
Great win by the Gator Gymnasts tonight! Go Gators!