Alabama had Coleman Coliseum roaring with season high scores on the final three rotations on the way to its best overall score of the season, but the deficit it put itself in on vault after the first rotation proved too large to overcome in Friday night's rivalry meet.

Auburn gymnastics made history Friday, but wasn't the first Auburn team to win in Tuscaloosa over the past week

No. 17 Alabama gymnastics hosted the No. 11 Auburn Tigers on Friday night for the Iron Bowl of gymnastics and the annual Power of Pink meet. The meet ended with Auburn winning 197.75-197.35. This marked the first time Auburn beat Alabama gymnastics in Coleman Coliseum.

No. 11 Auburn gymnastics started out fast and never let up, scoring a season-high 197.750 Friday night to outdistance No. 17 Alabama (197.350) and earn the program’s first victory at Coleman Coliseum.

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No. 11 Auburn gymnastics secured its first-ever victory at Coleman Coliseum, defeating No. 17 Alabama 197.750-197.350 on Friday. The Tigers posted season highs on bars and vault while tying a program-best road score.