Bruins, Bears Tie, 197.975-197.975

Saturday, February 18

Berkeley, CA

2:00 PM

UCLA

197.975

California

Jordan Chiles

Photo by: UCLA Athletics

Bruins, Bears Tie, 197.975-197.975

February 18, 2023 | Gymnastics

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BERKELEY, CALIF. – No. 6 UCLA scored 49.6+ on its final two rotations to secure a season-high team total of 197.975 and a tie at No. 7 California. The Bruins trailed by 0.35 after two rotations but scored 49.650 on floor exercise to pull to within 0.225 and then reeled off a season-high 49.625 on beam in the final rotation to finish tied for first place.

UCLA (5-4-2, 2-1-2) counted four 9.925s on floor from Emma Malabuyo, Selena Harris, Margzetta Frazier and Jordan Chiles before Chae Campbell tied her season-high with a 9.950. On balance beam, the Bruins reeled off career-high after career-high. Sophomore Emily Lee got things started with a 9.925, her fourth-straight leadoff score of 9.9 or higher. Freshman Ciena Alipio followed with her career-high, a 9.900, a score that was matched by sophomore Ana Padurariu, tying her career-best. Chiles nailed her beam routine and stuck her double pike dismount for a personal-best 9.950, and Harris matched her with her third consecutive 9.950. Malabuyo finished it off with a 9.850, bringing UCLA's team total to 49.625, the fifth-highest beam score in school history. California (9-0-2, 3-0-2) scored 49.400 on floor, with a pair of 9.975s from Mya Lauzon and eMjae Frazier ensuring the tie.

?? @chae_jada goes 9.95 to score UCLA's FIFTH consecutive 9.925+ of the rotation!

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— UCLA Gymnastics (@uclagymnastics) February 18, 2023

The Bruins were solid in the first rotations, totaling 49.400 on uneven bars, led by Chiles' 9.950. California matched the Bruins' total with a 49.400 on vault. The Golden Bears moved ahead after the second rotation, thanks to a 49.650 uneven bars set. The Bears had four scores of 9.925 or better, led by Madelyn Williams' 9.975. On vault, UCLA scored 49.300, with Campbell and Harris recording the Bruins' top marks with 9.900s.

WHAT. A. ROUTINE! @ChilesJordan scores a career-high 9.950!

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— UCLA Gymnastics (@uclagymnastics) February 18, 2023

It was quite the day for the Frazier family, as UCLA senior Margzetta Frazier recorded a 9.925 on floor exercise and 9.900 on uneven bars. Cal freshman eMjae Frazier won the all-around with a career-high 39.700, tied for first on floor exercise with a 9.975 and placed second on uneven bars with a 9.950. Chiles and Harris were the Bruins' only event winners, tying for first on beam with 9.950s.

?? @MargzettaF finishes her 9.925 floor with a great double pike and points to her parents in the stands.

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— UCLA Gymnastics (@uclagymnastics) February 18, 2023

UCLA's final score of 197.975 was its highest road score since totaling 198.025 at Utah four years ago on Feb. 23, 2019.

The Bruins will return to the road on Saturday, Feb. 25 at Arizona.