Alabama
SEC Championships
Gabby Gladieux Highlights SEC Championships with Floor Exercise Title
3/22/2026 12:08:00 AM | Gymnastics
The Crimson Tide senior scored a 9.950 to earn a share of her second career SEC title
TULSA, Okla. – The No. 4 Alabama gymnastics team placed fourth at the Southeastern Conference Championships, with a 197.475 score, highlighted by senior Gabby Gladieux who claimed her second career conference title – and first on the floor exercise – with a 9.950.
In her SEC Championships debut, freshman Azaraya Ra-Akbar scored 9.900 or higher on all three of her events to further highlight the Crimson Tide's performance. UA anchor Kylee Kvamme closed the meet with a career-high-tying 9.950 on the balance beam to earn a second-place individual finish on the apparatus.
Alabama scored a 49.175 on vault, 49.400 on bars, 49.475 on beam and 49.425 on floor to total a 197.475. LSU finished third with a 197.950, Oklahoma placed second with a 198.150 and Florida won the team title with a 198.175.
Head Coach Ashley Johnston Said
"This team's mission tonight was to go all in and give every bit of heart that they possibly could. I really feel like, walking away, we did that tonight. We learned a lot – there were some really high moments, with Gabby (Gladieux) winning an SEC floor title. I think every Alabama fan can attest that it was well-deserved, and I'm so excited for her and to see all her work come together tonight and show off her rockstar floor routine. I'm also proud of Aza (Ra-Akbar) and Ryan (Fuller), who had outstanding nights. Kylee (Kvamme) anchoring beam with a 9.950 was also a huge standout moment for this team.
"We saw time and time again that each person gave everything in each moment. A lot of those moments were outstanding, and there were a few we gave away. We learn from those, grow from them and move forward together as we head into championship season. It's onward to regionals — learning where we're seeded, where we'll compete and continuing to do what makes this team great: being relentless, putting in the work and finding ways to improve week in and week out. This was a national championship-level environment — competing among the best is the ultimate preparation for where we want to be."
Team Stats
- Alabama extended its streak of scoring at or above a 197.125 in every meet this season
- Gabby Gladieux's floor title (9.950) marked Alabama's first SEC individual title since 2023 (Gladieux, vault)
- UA's 49.475 on balance beam marked its highest score since Feb. 20 at Auburn (49.525)
- In her conference championships debut, Azaraya Ra-Akbar scored a 9.925 on floor before and added matching 9.900s on vault and bars
- Kylee Kvamme tied her career high with a 9.950 on beam to finish second overall
- Ra-Akbar's 9.900 on vault tied for fourth overall on the event
How it Happened
Floor Exercise
- Alabama opened with a 49.425 rotation score
- Azaraya Ra-Akbar (No. 4 spot) scored a 9.925, while Gabby Gladieux (No. 6) anchored with a 9.950
- Gladieux's routine secured her first career SEC title on floor
Vault
- The Tide posted a 49.175 event score
- Ra-Akbar's 9.900 and Kylee Kvamme's 9.850, respectively, led the rotation for Alabama
Uneven Bars
- UA scored a 49.400 on its third event of the night
- Ryan Fuller (No. 4) and Ra-Akbar (No. 6) led the Tide with matching 9.900s
Balance Beam
- The Tide closed with a 49.475, its highest score since Feb. 20 against Auburn
- Alabama finished with three straight scores of 9.900 or higher, as Gabby Ladanyi (No. 4) and Fuller (No. 5) posted 9.900s before Kvamme (No. 6) anchored with a career-high-tying 9.950
Up Next
- Alabama's regional placement and location will be announced Monday, March 23 during the NCAA Selection Show
- The show will begin at 11 a.m. CT
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