Anya Pilgrim's winning all-around of 39.525 in Friday's quad leads the nation's freshmen in this young season. She picks up the Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week honor after winning at least a share of four events in UF's Jan. 12 opener.
Anya Pilgrim is SEC Freshman Gymnast of the Week
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 | Gymnastics
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida newcomer Anya Pilgrim's impressive collegiate debut earned the Southeastern Conference Freshman Gymnast of the Week honor.
Pilgrim is the sixth Gator to earn SEC Freshman of the Week honors after the Gators' opening meet (2011: Alaina Johnson; 2013: Bridget Sloan; 2018: Jazmyn Foberg; 2019: Trinity Thomas; 2023: Kayla DiCello).
Anya Pilgrim – SEC Freshman of the Week:
Started Gator career with all-around win in 2024 opener.
Other recipients of Jan. 16 SEC weekly honors are:
Co-Gymnast of the Week: Luisa Blanco (Alabama) and Raena Worley (Kentucky)
Specialist: Konnor McClain (LSU)
UP NEXT FOR THE GATORS:
No. 7 Florida starts Southeastern Conference action Friday at No. 12 Auburn. The Tigers lost 197.475 – 197.025 versus Kentucky in its Jan. 12 home opener.
When: Friday, Jan. 19 at 6 p.m. ET
Venue: Neville Arena
TV: SEC Network with Bart Conner and Gator All-American Kennedy Baker calling the action
Tickets: Sold out
Pilgrim is the sixth Gator to earn SEC Freshman of the Week honors after the Gators' opening meet (2011: Alaina Johnson; 2013: Bridget Sloan; 2018: Jazmyn Foberg; 2019: Trinity Thomas; 2023: Kayla DiCello).
After posting 2⃣0⃣2⃣4⃣'s top all-around total by a freshman,
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Anya Pilgrim – SEC Freshman of the Week:
Started Gator career with all-around win in 2024 opener.
- Total of 39.525 is highest ever for a freshman Gator in season opener
- Tied for 10th among nation's all-arounders. Only freshman among the top 10
- Tied teammate Leanne Wong for vault win (9.875)
- Won uneven bars at 9.875
- Shared floor exercise win with teammate Victoria Nguyen (9.925)
Other recipients of Jan. 16 SEC weekly honors are:
Co-Gymnast of the Week: Luisa Blanco (Alabama) and Raena Worley (Kentucky)
Specialist: Konnor McClain (LSU)
UP NEXT FOR THE GATORS:
No. 7 Florida starts Southeastern Conference action Friday at No. 12 Auburn. The Tigers lost 197.475 – 197.025 versus Kentucky in its Jan. 12 home opener.
When: Friday, Jan. 19 at 6 p.m. ET
Venue: Neville Arena
TV: SEC Network with Bart Conner and Gator All-American Kennedy Baker calling the action
Tickets: Sold out
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