Derrian Gobourne will compete for Auburn at NCAA Gymnastics Championship

Crank up “God Save The Queen” one last time for Derrian Gobourne. The fifth-year senior will represent Auburn gymnastics at the 2023 NCAA Championship at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, according to Monday’s press release from the NCAA.

Gobourne had a score of 9.925 in floor exercise last Thursday in Los Angeles in a first-place finish during the first session. She was an All-American this season with a 9.940 national qualifying score in the event.

“We are so excited for Derrian to advance to nationals once again,” head coach Jeff Graba said via press release. “We couldn’t be more proud of her and all that she has accomplished already at Auburn. What a way to bookend your career, and we are going to continue to help her finish this thing off in a great way as she represents Auburn one last time.”

Gobourne earned a spot on the team 2019 on vault as a freshman and went on to finish tied for first to win Auburn’s first national championship in the sport. This season she was selected the 2023 Southeastern Conference Specialist of the Year for the third-straight season and was All-SEC in the event for the Tigers.

The championships start on April 13 at 8 p.m. CT with Gobourne competing in the first rotation during the second semifinal.

Nubyjas Wilborn covers Auburn for Alabama Media Group.