Auburn gymnast Julianne Huff leads Tigers to win over Alabama

Huff posts career-best all-around score to power No. 18 Auburn past No. 3 Alabama

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Julianne Huff, a gymnast for the No. 18 Auburn Tigers, delivered a standout performance on Friday night at Neville Arena, posting a career-best all-around score of 39.525 to lead her team to a 197.250-196.875 victory over the No. 3 Alabama Crimson Tide. The Tigers also recorded their best bars score of the season with a 49.225.

Why it matters

This win over the highly ranked Alabama team is a significant accomplishment for the Auburn gymnastics program, showcasing their ability to compete with and defeat one of the top teams in the country. Huff's career-best performance was a key factor in the Tigers' success.

The details

Julianne Huff, a standout gymnast for Auburn, posted a career-high all-around score of 39.525 to win the individual competition and lead her team to victory over Alabama. The Tigers also set a new season-best mark on the uneven bars with a score of 49.225.

  • The meet took place on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Neville Arena.

The players

Julianne Huff

A gymnast for the No. 18 Auburn Tigers who delivered a career-best all-around performance to lead her team to victory over Alabama.

Auburn Tigers

The No. 18 ranked women's gymnastics team from Auburn University that defeated the No. 3 Alabama Crimson Tide.

Alabama Crimson Tide

The No. 3 ranked women's gymnastics team from the University of Alabama that was defeated by Auburn.

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What they’re saying

“Julianne Huff delivered a standout performance Friday night at Neville Arena, posting a career-best 39.525 to win the all-around and power No. 18 Auburn to a season-high 197.250 against No. 3 Alabama.”

— Auburn Athletics (Opelika Observer)

What’s next

The Auburn Tigers will look to build on this impressive win as they continue their season, with their next meet scheduled for March 6th against the Georgia Bulldogs.

The takeaway

Auburn's victory over the highly ranked Alabama team showcases the strength and depth of their gymnastics program, and Julianne Huff's career-best performance was a key factor in their success. This win will undoubtedly boost the Tigers' confidence and momentum as they look to make a strong push towards the postseason.