UCLA Gymnastics Posts Season-High Score on Uneven Bars, Extends Win Streak
UCLA Gymnastics Team Shines in Pride Meet against Penn State
The UCLA gymnastics team posted a season-high team score on the uneven bars, leading the way to a 197.65-195.45 victory over Penn State in the annual Pride Meet at Pauley Pavilion on Friday night. The Bruins’ fifth-ranked team extended their win streak to 8-2 overall and 5-0 in the Big Ten.
Unbeatable on Uneven Bars
The Bruins’ performance on the uneven bars was the highlight of the meet, with four out of six gymnasts recording season-high scores. Jordan Chiles and Frida Esparza tied for first place with 9.975 scores, while Emma Malabuyo and Chae Campbell also turned in impressive performances, scoring 9.900 and 9.875, respectively.
Efficient Rotations
Head coach Janelle McDonald praised the team’s efficiency on the uneven bars, saying, “I started to see extreme efficiency where the turns they’re taking are just exactly how they want them to be more consistently… I don’t think anybody that’s on bars had a rough day (this week). They were just so efficient, so when I started seeing that I’m like, oh, it’s going to show soon.”
Pride Meet Celebrations
The meet was a celebration of diversity, love, and acceptance, with the team wearing rainbow-colored leotards and gymnastics staff members wearing bright pink T-shirts with a heart-shaped progress pride flag on the back. Fans waved progress pride flags in the stands, and rainbow-colored “10.0” signs were handed out on the concourse.
Special Performances
Frida Esparza, who also performed the national anthem on an electric guitar prior to the meet, received a standing ovation from the crowd. Katelyn Rosen, who had not competed in a meet since January, returned to the lineup, scoring a 9.875 on the balance beam and an exhibition floor routine score of 9.900.
Conclusion
The UCLA gymnastics team’s dominant performance on the uneven bars led the way to a convincing win over Penn State. The team’s season-high score on the bars was a testament to their hard work and dedication, and their commitment to diversity and inclusion was celebrated throughout the meet.
FAQs
* What was the score of the meet?
The final score was 197.65-195.45 in favor of UCLA.
* How many gymnasts scored season-highs on the uneven bars?
Four out of six gymnasts for UCLA scored season-highs on the uneven bars.
* What was the significance of the meet?
The meet was a celebration of diversity, love, and acceptance, with the team wearing rainbow-colored leotards and gymnastics staff members wearing bright pink T-shirts with a heart-shaped progress pride flag on the back.
