Roaring fans drowned out the Pauley Pavilion public-address announcer. Jordan Chiles needs no introduction. As her star continues to reach new heights, Chiles remains a steady force for No. 3-ranked UCLA, setting a season-high 39.75 all-around score Sunday to lead the Bruins to a 197.675-197.1 victory over No. 12 Stanford in front of a program-record attendance of 12,918 in the home finale.<\/p>\n
The first 2,000 fans in the arena received Nike posters of Chiles, who was featured in the brand\u2019s recent \u201cSo Win\u201d campaign that debuted during the Super Bowl. Since competing in her second Olympics last year, Chiles has been omnipresent outside of the gym. Time magazine named her one of the women of the year. She made red carpet appearances at Oscars parties, appeared on \u201cGood Morning America\u201d and \u201cThe Jennifer Hudson Show\u201d and released a book. She signed copies of her memoir \u201cI\u2019m The Girl\u201d hours before Sunday\u2019s meet.<\/p>\n
Between the seemingly endless public appearances, Chiles has competed 37 routines this season, tied for the most for a Bruin gymnast.<\/p>\n
\u201cI can\u2019t say enough about the unique person that she is to be able to handle everything on her plate and be able to handle it with so much excellence,\u201d UCLA coach Janelle McDonald said. \u201cIt inspires me every single day. \u2026 She cares so much about the team that throughout it all, she\u2019s figuring out a way to be 100% connected and show up for the team each and every day. I think it fills her cup to be able to be in this environment with this team and having this success that we\u2019re having.\u201d<\/p>\n
With Chiles back after an Olympic hiatus, the Bruins dominated the Big Ten to win their first regular-season conference title in their new league. They extended their meet winning streak to nine Sunday.<\/p>\n
UCLA\u2019s Jordan Chiles performs on the uneven bars during Sunday\u2019s meet against Stanford at Pauley Pavilion.<\/p>\n
Jordan Chiles celebrates with coach Janelle McDonald after her uneven bar routine Sunday.<\/p>\n
(Gina Ferazzi \/ Los Angeles Times)<\/p>\n
With three Olympians, UCLA has attracted record-setting crowds all over the country in its Big Ten debut season. All of the international stars delivered Sunday. Senior Emma Malabuyo, who represented the Philippines in the 2024 Olympics, notched two scores of 9.9 or better in her final competition in Pauley Pavilion. She blinked back tears after finishing her floor routine, which earned a 9.9.<\/p>\n
Graduate student Brooklyn Moors, an all-around finalist for Canada in the Tokyo Olympics, scored a 9.9 on balance beam as the Bruins notched six scores of 9.9 or better on the event and took a commanding 0.55-point lead into the final rotation.<\/p>\n
World renowned for her elegance and grace on floor, Moors has been fighting for the first perfect 10 of her college career. She controlled each landing on her tumbling passes with precision and pulled in the raucous crowd with her dramatic choreography. But the packed arena was disappointed when her score of 9.925 flashed on the screen.<\/p>\n
UCLA\u2019s Brooklyn Moors competes in floor exercise Saturday against Stanford.<\/p>\n
(Gina Ferazzi \/ Los Angeles Times)<\/p>\n
The Bruins’ dominating performance against Stanford capped off an impressive season, with their top gymnasts delivering exceptional routines and setting personal bests. As they head into the NCAA championships, UCLA is poised to make a strong run, led by the talented and dedicated Jordan Chiles.<\/p>\n
* What was the final score between UCLA and Stanford?
\n\t+ 197.675-197.1
\n* How many routines did Jordan Chiles compete this season?
\n\t+ 37
\n* Who are the Bruins’ three Olympians?
\n\t+ Jordan Chiles, Emma Malabuyo, and Brooklyn Moors<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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