Sunday, February 26
Tucson, AZ
12:00 PM
UCLA
197.900
at
195.325
Arizona
Jordan Chiles celebrates after sticking her double pike on beam.
Photo by: UCLA Athletics
UCLA Hits Second-Straight 197.9 Score in Win at Arizona
February 26, 2023 | Gymnastics
Tucson, Ariz. โ No. 5 UCLA posted its second consecutive 197.9 score on Sunday, downing No. 27 Arizona, 197.900-195.325. The Bruins improved on their scores throughout each rotation, closing with a 49.600 on beam. Sophomore Jordan Chiles recorded a career-high 39.850 in the all-around, earning two 9.975s on vault and bars and two 9.950s on beam and floor to win all four events, and Ana Padurariu scored career-highs of 9.9 on uneven bars and 9.950 on balance beam.
The Bruins opened the meet with a 49.325 on uneven bars. After a pair of 9.800s to start from Chae Campbell and Kalyany Steele, Padurariu hit for a career-high-tying 9.900. Selena Harris followed with a 9.850, and Chiles hit her fourth 9.975 of the season.
UCLA (6-4-2) will wrap up the regular season with two home meets, on Mar. 5 against Stanford and Mar. 11 against Iowa State. Tickets for both meets are on sale now at uclabruins.com/tickets.
ย
The Bruins opened the meet with a 49.325 on uneven bars. After a pair of 9.800s to start from Chae Campbell and Kalyany Steele, Padurariu hit for a career-high-tying 9.900. Selena Harris followed with a 9.850, and Chiles hit her fourth 9.975 of the season.
UCLA tied its season-high on vault in the first rotation with a score of 49.400 thanks to two career-best scores. Emily Lee led off with a career-high 9.875, followed by a 9.800 from Maddie Anyimi. Emma Malabuyo made her season debut on vault and scored 9.825. Campbell tied her season-best with a 9.925 on a stuck Yurchenko full, and Chiles earned a career-high 9.975 on her Yurchenko double full.ยHer FOURTH 9.975 of the season on bars. @ChilesJordan has hit 9.95 or higher on five consecutive uneven bars routines.
โ UCLA Gymnastics (@uclagymnastics) February 26, 2023
?? Pac-12 Network
?? https://t.co/VfofBzuFGG#GoBruins pic.twitter.com/A02wi0iGzH
Up by 1.5 points at the halfway mark, UCLA scored 49.575 on floor exercise. The Bruins closed with five-straight 9.9+ routines. Lee, who was a last minute substitute, tied her career-high with a 9.900. Malabuyo earned a 10 from one judge and a final score of 9.925. Chiles hit for a 9.950, followed by 9.900s from Campbell and Margzetta Frazier.HUGE 9.925 for @chae_jada on vault!
โ UCLA Gymnastics (@uclagymnastics) February 26, 2023
?? Pac-12 Network
?? https://t.co/VfofBzuFGG#GoBruins pic.twitter.com/DGGQxJna2Z
The Bruins finished strong on beam, totaling 49.600. Ciena Alipio earned a 9.875, Padurariu totaled a career-best 9.950, and Chiles matched her score with a career-high-tying 9.950. Harris contributed a 9.900, and Malabuyo finished with a 9.925.STUCK IT! @EmmaMalabuyo ties her season-high with a 9.925, getting a 10 from one judge!
โ UCLA Gymnastics (@uclagymnastics) February 26, 2023
?? Pac-12 Network
?? https://t.co/VfofBzuFGG#GoBruins pic.twitter.com/Jh2PeuGD7F
Chiles' 39.850 all-around score is the fourth-highest in school history and the highest all-around total since Kyla Ross also scored 39.850 against Arizona on Feb. 17, 2019. ยWhat a day for @AnaPadurariu3! After tying her career-high on bars, she sets a new career-best on beam with a 9.950!
โ UCLA Gymnastics (@uclagymnastics) February 26, 2023
?? Pac-12 Network
?? https://t.co/VfofBzuFGG#GoBruins pic.twitter.com/lHZT9MI5q5
UCLA (6-4-2) will wrap up the regular season with two home meets, on Mar. 5 against Stanford and Mar. 11 against Iowa State. Tickets for both meets are on sale now at uclabruins.com/tickets.
ย
Players Mentioned
/ Gymnastics
/ Gymnastics
/ Gymnastics
/ Gymnastics
/ Gymnastics
/ Gymnastics
/ Gymnastics
/ Gymnastics
/ Gymnastics
/ Gymnastics
Mic'd Up - Meet the Bruins Judges
Wednesday, December 24
Yates Gym Unveiling (Dec. 21, 2025)
Sunday, December 21
Mika Webster-Longin - Balance Beam (Dec. 13, 2025)
Wednesday, December 17
Nola Matthews - Floor Exercise (Dec. 13, 2025)
Sunday, December 14