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Berkeley, CA
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NCAA California Regional Second Round
UCLA at the NCAA California Regional
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Bruins’ Season Ends with Third-Place Finish at NCAA Regional Second Round
April 05, 2024 | Gymnastics
Berkeley, Calif. – The 2024 season came to an end for No. 11 seed UCLA after a third-place finish at the NCAA Regional Second Round. The Bruins recorded a 197.050 to finish behind first-place Denver (197.275) and second-place Arizona State (197.150), who each advanced to Sunday's Regional Final.
The Bruins (14-13) were in first place by a 0.325 margin after the first rotation before their lead began to slowly diminish with each passing rotation. UCLA scored in the low 49s on vault (49.150) and uneven bars (49.075) before closing with a 49.250 on balance beam that was not enough to stay in the Top 2.
UCLA had a strong start to its competition, scoring 49.575 on floor exercise in rotation one. The Bruins were led by a trio of 9.95 scorers – Brooklyn Moors, Nya Reed and Chae Campbell – with Reed and Campbell each earning a perfect 10 from one of the four judges. Selena Harris contributed a 9.875, Emma Andres scored 9.850 in the leadoff position, and Margzetta Frazier added a 9.800. The Bruins' strong start allowed them to take a 0.325 lead over second-place Arizona State and a .450 lead over third-place Washington.
Arizona State cut into UCLA's lead in rotation two after the Bruins were unable to break 9.900 on any vault. UCLA's 49.150 was led by Emily Lee's leadoff 9.875. Campbell scored 9.850, Katelyn Rosen scored 9.825, and Reed and Harris scored 9.800. The Sun Devils scored 49.375 on floor to move to within one-tenth of a point, 98.725-98.625. Denver's 49.250 on uneven bars moved them up to third place with a 98.275.
The Bruins had more difficulties on uneven bars, scoring just 49.075 and dropping into second place, .025 behind Arizona State. Campbell led off with a 9.825, and Emma Malabuyo tied her career-high with a 9.900, expertly sticking her full-twisting double back dismount. After a fall by Rosen, her first of her career, Frazier fought for a 9.725, and Frida Esparza added a 9.775. Harris needed to hit to keep the Bruins in second place, and the sophomore delivered with a 9.850.
Going into the final rotation, the Bruins were just one-tenth ahead of third-place Denver and three-tenths ahead of fourth-place Washington, but some uncharacteristic wobbles made it difficult for the Bruins to maintain a Top 2 placement. Campbell, who replaced Rosen in the lineup, hit an important 9.850 in the two spot after a low leadoff score. Sophomore Ciena Alipio, who had been waiting all meet to compete, tied her career-high with a 9.925, and Harris hit a huge 9.950. However, after the Bruins scored just 9.775 in the anchor spot and Arizona State hit its last uneven bars routine, the Sun Devils were able to hold on for the No. 2 spot, while Denver surpassed both teams with a 49.575 on floor exercise.
UCLA will await the final results from tonight's second session to see if any individuals qualify to the NCAA Championships.
The Bruins (14-13) were in first place by a 0.325 margin after the first rotation before their lead began to slowly diminish with each passing rotation. UCLA scored in the low 49s on vault (49.150) and uneven bars (49.075) before closing with a 49.250 on balance beam that was not enough to stay in the Top 2.
UCLA had a strong start to its competition, scoring 49.575 on floor exercise in rotation one. The Bruins were led by a trio of 9.95 scorers – Brooklyn Moors, Nya Reed and Chae Campbell – with Reed and Campbell each earning a perfect 10 from one of the four judges. Selena Harris contributed a 9.875, Emma Andres scored 9.850 in the leadoff position, and Margzetta Frazier added a 9.800. The Bruins' strong start allowed them to take a 0.325 lead over second-place Arizona State and a .450 lead over third-place Washington.
Arizona State cut into UCLA's lead in rotation two after the Bruins were unable to break 9.900 on any vault. UCLA's 49.150 was led by Emily Lee's leadoff 9.875. Campbell scored 9.850, Katelyn Rosen scored 9.825, and Reed and Harris scored 9.800. The Sun Devils scored 49.375 on floor to move to within one-tenth of a point, 98.725-98.625. Denver's 49.250 on uneven bars moved them up to third place with a 98.275.
The Bruins had more difficulties on uneven bars, scoring just 49.075 and dropping into second place, .025 behind Arizona State. Campbell led off with a 9.825, and Emma Malabuyo tied her career-high with a 9.900, expertly sticking her full-twisting double back dismount. After a fall by Rosen, her first of her career, Frazier fought for a 9.725, and Frida Esparza added a 9.775. Harris needed to hit to keep the Bruins in second place, and the sophomore delivered with a 9.850.
Going into the final rotation, the Bruins were just one-tenth ahead of third-place Denver and three-tenths ahead of fourth-place Washington, but some uncharacteristic wobbles made it difficult for the Bruins to maintain a Top 2 placement. Campbell, who replaced Rosen in the lineup, hit an important 9.850 in the two spot after a low leadoff score. Sophomore Ciena Alipio, who had been waiting all meet to compete, tied her career-high with a 9.925, and Harris hit a huge 9.950. However, after the Bruins scored just 9.775 in the anchor spot and Arizona State hit its last uneven bars routine, the Sun Devils were able to hold on for the No. 2 spot, while Denver surpassed both teams with a 49.575 on floor exercise.
UCLA will await the final results from tonight's second session to see if any individuals qualify to the NCAA Championships.
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