Junior Krystle Cook was named UK Gymnast of the Week by the coaching staff after placing first in the all-around competition Friday night vs. Arkansas with a career-high 39.525. The score is currently the eight highest mark nationally this season. The Austin, Texas native placed first on vault (9.9), second on bars (9.925, tied career-high) and tied for second on beam (9.875) in helping No. 19 Kentucky score a season-best team score of 196.250 (second highest UK history). For the season, Cook ranks in the top 20 nationally in three events (13th vault, 9.870; 14th bars, 9.865; 20th all-around (39.044). Among Central Region gymnasts, Cook ranks in the top 10 for vault, bars, floor and all-around. Other highly ranked UK gymnasts include freshman Heather Hite who ranks t-9th nationally on beam (9.855 avg.).

Kentucky (7-4, 1-4) hopes to carry over the momentum of the Arkansas meet to Athens, Ga. where it will face No. 1-ranked and defending national champ Georgia, Fri., March 3, at 7 p.m. Fans should be sure to check out the No. 19 Cats on FOX Sports South who will show a tape-delayed broadcast of last weekend?s meet vs. Arkansas, Sat., March 4, at 6 p.m. ET.