Johnson Leads Gymnastics to Victory Over Auburn

BATON ROUGE – In front of 11,227 Tiger fans, the seventh-ranked LSU Gymnastics team defeated Auburn, 196.575 – 196.275, Friday night inside the Maravich Center.

Freshman Kiya Johnson claimed her second all-around title for the Tigers with a career-high 39.600. Johnson punctuated the victory with a 9.975 on floor for a new career high on the event.

With the win, the Tigers improved to 3-0 overall and 2-0 in the Southeastern Conference.

Edwards Claims First Vault Title

Johnson anchored with a double-twisting Yurchenko and tied her career-high with a 9.925. Freshman Kai Rivers in the leadoff spot for the Tigers scored a 9.775. Senior Ruby Harrold scored a 9.825 and was followed by Sarah Edwards…