In the first big upset of the 2015 season, the No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide fell to the No. 12 Arkansas Razorbacks 196.325 to 196.175. 


Photo from @RazorbackGym 

The competition literally came down to who had the least falls that day, on the event none other than the treacherous balance beam. The Razorbacks had to count a 9.325 after junior Keara Glover and anchor Sydnie Dillard both fell. But, in atypical fashion, the reigning SEC Champs had to count two. Uncharacteristic falls from The Tide's lead-off Katie Bailey, Lauren Beers and anchor Kayla Williams allowed the Razorbacks to come back for the win.

Heading in to the last rotation, the Razorbacks trailed behind the Tide by 
1.3 points, but that didn't stop them from an outstanding performance on floor that included three 9.925's and a 9.950 for a school-record event toal of 49.600. Amanda Wellickcaptured the floor title outright and for the second week in-a-row, the all-around title. To top off the night, Arkansas had gymnasts share a piece of three event titles.

VAULT: Amanda Wellick (Arkansas) and Heather Elswick (Arkansas) -9.950

BARS: Stephani Canizaro (Arkansas) and Lauren Beers (Alabama) - 9.875

BEAM: Aja Sims (Alabama) - 9.900

FLOOR: Amanda Wellick (Arkansas) - 9.950

Full meet results below:




Next Friday, January 23, Alabama returns home to face the defending NCAA Co-Champions Florida Gators in Coleman Coliseum at 6:30 p.m. CT. Meanwhile, the Razorbacks will travel to Auburn University to take on the Tigers at 7:00 p.m. ET. 

Related:
2015 NCAA Women's Complete Schedule