The standards kept on rising for No. 5 UCLA gymnastics (4-1, 3-0 Pac-12). Four season-high scores, three perfect routines and two 10s later, the Bruins capped off the meet against the Stanford Cardinal by setting a new national standard. UCLA dominated Stanford (2-2, 2-1) from the first routine, finishing the meet with the highest team […]
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No. 5 UCLA gymnastics returns to Pauley Pavilion for Stanford showdown
The last time UCLA gymnastics was at home in Pauley Pavilion, it opened the season against Arkansas. Four weeks and three consecutive road meets later, the Bruins are back and champing at the bit to get another shot to compete in front of a home crowd. “The girls, their energy is bubbling up inside,” said […]
UCLA gymnastics shifts season forward with cleaner routines
After two meets, No. 5 UCLA gymnastics looked like it was off to a slow start. On the uneven bars and balance beam, the Bruins were solid, although they did give away points on their handstands and landings. [Related: UCLA gymnastics tests lineup rotation in victory against Arizona State] On floor exercise and vault, however, […]
The Rundown: Feb. 8
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UCLA gymnastics tests lineup rotation in victory against Arizona State
In Tempe, Arizona, UCLA gymnastics was far from perfect. The Bruins had a fall during three events, which could have left them in a difficult spot on the scoresheet. It didn’t. [Related: UCLA gymnasts seek to maximize strengths after lineup changes] The team, for the most part, put together high-scoring routines that canceled out their […]
Gymnastics seeks to maximize strengths after lineup changes
After a successful meet against Oregon State last week, No. 5 UCLA gymnastics (2-1, 1-0 Pac-12) is headed on another road trip – this time to face Arizona State (0-4, 0-1) in Tempe, Arizona. Another meet and another opportunity for the Bruins to showcase their consistency using lineups featuring fresh gymnasts. “We’re going to be […]
UCLA looks to improve vault, floor events with returning gymnasts
On Saturday, the Bruins’ gymnastics squad left Corvallis, Oregon, with their highest score of the season – 197.325. As the team looks to build on the momentum from the Oregon State meet next weekend against Arizona State, it also recognizes a need to improve in key events. [Related: UCLA gymnastics breaks 197-point barrier in victory […]