UCLA gymnasts have competed every weekend for nine weekends in a row. Now, they face a new challenge – two competitions in the span of three days. No. 3 UCLA gymnastics (13-2, 3-1 Pac-12) faces Stanford (7-10, 0-5) in its final Pac-12 dual meet Sunday in Palo Alto, California. This is the second meeting between […]
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Gymnast Gracie Kramer leaps from past errors, sets firm standing in team
During UCLA gymnastics’ season-opening meet against Ohio State, sophomore Gracie Kramer had the opportunity to prove her competition struggles were behind her. She was in the vault and floor exercise lineups for the first time since February 2017 – when she registered a fall on both events. Going second in the rotation against the Buckeyes, […]
Gymnastics takes first place at meet despite average performances
Coach Valorie Kondos Field said she wanted to see her team put together four solidly executed events in a single meet. On Sunday, she got two and a half. “We had some really good things out there and we had things we really need to get a handle on,” Kondos Field said. “It wouldn’t surprise […]
Gymnastics faces busy schedule, balances roster to battle fatigue
Coach Valorie Kondos Field said she does not fear going after the Bruin gymnasts’ weaknesses. “We all have weaknesses, so let’s attack (them),” Kondos Field said. “Ruthlessly.” No. 2 UCLA gymnastics (10-2, 3-1 Pac-12) will take on No. 16 Nebraska (6-1, 5-0 Big Ten), No. 23 Iowa State (15-2, 1-1 Big 12) and Kent State […]
Gymnastics lands above 198 mark in victory over Oregon State
On Sunday, UCLA gymnastics became the fourth program to surpass the 198 mark this season. En route to joining this elite group, comprised of No. 1 Oklahoma, No. 2 LSU, and No. 5 Florida, the team claimed a resounding victory over Oregon State. Despite the dominance exhibited by the No. 3 Bruins (10-2, 4-1 Pac-12) […]
UCLA gymnastics to face third top-10 opponent of the month
The Bruins will face another top-10 opponent with the support of their home fans. No. 3 UCLA gymnastics (9-2, 2-1 Pac-12) will take on No. 8 Oregon State (4-2, 3-2) in a dual meet Sunday at Pauley Pavilion. The Beavers have averaged a 196.442 and are led by Sabrina Gill, who is averaging a 39.155 […]
UCLA gymnastics’ lowerclassmen present strong showing in recent meets
In their last meet, the Bruins had 14 scores of 9.850 or above. Eight of them came from one recruiting class. No. 3 UCLA gymnastics (9-2, 2-1 Pac-12) is led by a strong class of second-year competitors. Sophomore Kyla Ross said the size and drive of this group, which consists of eight gymnasts, is helping […]