No.14 Arkansas Faces No.20 Missouri on the Road

FAYETTEVILLE – The University of Arkansas gymnastics team heads north to Columbia, Mo. this weekend, preparing to take on No. 20 Missouri at the Hearnes Center. Friday’s meet will be aired on the SEC Network starting at 7:00 p.m.

Arkansas and Missouri will be meeting in a dual meet for the first time since Jan. 2018 when the Gymbacks fell to the Tigers in Columbia, 196.325-196.150. The last time the two were in the same arena, Arkansas outscored Missouri, 196.475-195.900 during the SEC championships in New Orleans on March 23, 2019.

The Razorbacks hold a 14-10 record over Missouri all-time. Since the Tigers joined the SEC in 2013, Arkansas is 10-5 against Missouri including an eight-meet win streak that dated from 2013-2016.

Missouri is 1-2 in Columbia, with its most recent loss to No. 2 Florida at home, 196.850 – 195.600. The Tigers are averaging a team score of 195.600 at home, scoring the same in its season opener against Illinois and SEMO. The Tigers are led by Morgan Porter who has competed all-around in all four meets, averaging 39.106 in competition.

Arkansas Running the Floor

Led by head coach Jordyn Wieber and choreographed by assistant coach Catelyn Orel, the Razorbacks have made a statement on the floor. The week four polls show Arkansas ranked fourth on the floor, second among SEC teams.

All-Around Success

Arkansas is only one of two teams (Kentucky) in the SEC to have three gymnasts in the top 40 for all-around competition: Kennedy Hambrick (25), Kiara Gianfagna (37), Jessica Yamzon (39).

Gymbacks Moving Up on the Road to Nationals

After a big loss at Florida in week one, Arkansas dropped out of the top 25 as ranked by Road to Nationals. The Gymbacks bounced back and rose to No. 19 after their season-high 196.825 against Denver. They continued their success at Oklahoma and with another 196+ in the books, moved up to No. 15 in the daily polls, a third-straight score of 196+ moved Arkansas up to No. 14 headed into week four.

Visit ArkansasRazorbacks.com for the latest information on all things Arkansas Gymnastics. You can also find the Hogs on social media by liking us on Facebook (Arkansas Razorback Gymnastics) and following us on Twitter and Instagram (@RazorbackGym).