April 20, 2018
ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Auburn gymnasts Drew Watson, Abby Milliet, and Samantha Cerio concluded the 2018 season at the NCAA Championships Friday, competing at the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis. The trio represented Auburn as individuals.
"This was a great meet," head coach Jeff Graba said. "We went 6-for-6 and everyone did a great job. I couldn't be more proud of them. All three are coming back next year and bringing a fire to the gym."
Freshman Drew Watson competed in the all-around after advancing out of the NCAA Salt Lake City Regional. Rotating with Alabama, Watson finished 10th in the afternoon session with a 39.2875. The Tyler, Texas, product opened with a 9.85 on bars and followed with a 9.75 on beam. After a bye, Watson moved on to floor and scored a 9.8375. The 2018 NCAA SLC Regional Vault Champion closed out her full day on the apparatus and finished in a tie for 10th with a 9.85.
"Drew absolutely nailed all four of her events today," Graba said. "She finished with her second-highest overall score of the season and we're so proud of her efforts today."
Milliet, a redshirt junior from Denton, Texas, represented Auburn on beam. She finished in a tie for 15th with a 9.85.
"Abby fought through some foot soreness and hit a great beam set," Graba said. "I'm very pleased with her performance on a difficult apparatus."
Junior Samantha Cerio donned the orange and blue on bars and finished with a 9.825. The Huntersville, N.C., native reached the national meet after coming in a tie for first at the regional.
"Samantha has one of the hardest bar routines in the country," Graba said. "She did a great job and we're proud of the way she represented the team today."
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