BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama's Luisa Blanco was named the Southeastern Conference Gymnastics Specialist of the Week the league office announced Tuesday.

The freshman scored a career-high 9.95 on balance beam to earn the event title in the win over No. 12 Kentucky. Blanco also scored a career-best 9.95 on the floor exercise in just her third floor routine for the Tide to win a share of the event title and pace Alabama to a 49.550, its highest team total on the event since 2018.

A native of Dallas, Texas, Blanco is the second Crimson Tide rookie to earn Specialist of the Week this season, following Makarri Doggette , who earned the honor following UA's home meet against Oklahoma.

Blanco and her teammates close their home schedule this Saturday at 7:15 p.m. CT, against archrival Georgia. Tickets are on sale through the Alabama Ticket Office (205.348.2262) and online at www.rolltide.com.

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