UCLA Gymnastics Dominates Michigan State with Jordan Chiles' Record-Breaking Performance
The UCLA Bruins stormed to victory over Big Ten rival Michigan State on Sunday, thanks in large part to the incomparable Jordan Chiles. With a season-high 197.475 points, the fifth-ranked Bruins edged out the No. 21 Spartans by just 0.575 points, capping off an impressive dual meet.
Chiles, ranked as the No. 1 gymnast in the all-around, delivered a career-best performance that cemented her status as one of the greatest athletes on the floor. Her exceptional skills and precision earned her multiple perfect scores, including 9.95s on the uneven bars and vault – marks that left fans calling for perfection.
However, it was Chiles' performance on the floor that truly stole the show. With a score that narrowly fell short of a perfect 10.0, she secured a thrilling Gym Slam – the coveted score of 10.0 across all four events – which remains an elusive goal just yet.
The Bruins' win marked a significant milestone in their conference campaign, advancing to 2-0 in Big Ten play and 6-2 overall. With their next dual meet against Washington scheduled for January 30th, the team will look to build on this momentum as they head into the final stretch of their season.
The UCLA Bruins stormed to victory over Big Ten rival Michigan State on Sunday, thanks in large part to the incomparable Jordan Chiles. With a season-high 197.475 points, the fifth-ranked Bruins edged out the No. 21 Spartans by just 0.575 points, capping off an impressive dual meet.
Chiles, ranked as the No. 1 gymnast in the all-around, delivered a career-best performance that cemented her status as one of the greatest athletes on the floor. Her exceptional skills and precision earned her multiple perfect scores, including 9.95s on the uneven bars and vault – marks that left fans calling for perfection.
However, it was Chiles' performance on the floor that truly stole the show. With a score that narrowly fell short of a perfect 10.0, she secured a thrilling Gym Slam – the coveted score of 10.0 across all four events – which remains an elusive goal just yet.
The Bruins' win marked a significant milestone in their conference campaign, advancing to 2-0 in Big Ten play and 6-2 overall. With their next dual meet against Washington scheduled for January 30th, the team will look to build on this momentum as they head into the final stretch of their season.