Friday, February 14
8:00 PM (PT)
UCLA
197.675
vs
195.450
Penn State
Frida Esparza reacts after earning a 9.975 on bars
Photo by: Jesus Ramirez
Gymnastics Victorious Over Penn State, 197.675-195.450
February 14, 2025 | Gymnastics
LOS ANGELES - No. 5 UCLA recorded its fifth consecutive Big Ten Conference victory, defeating No. 25 Penn State, 197.675-195.450, in Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. The Bruins (8-2, 5-0 in the Big Ten) earned a season-high 49.575 on uneven bars and recorded a total of 10 scores of 9.9 or higher.
The Bruins took home individual victories on every event for the second consecutive meet, with Jordan Chiles earning the all-around title and tying for first on uneven bars and floor exercise. Freshman Mika Webster-Longin tied Penn State's Maddie Johnston for first place on vault with a career-high 9.850. Frida Esparza, who opened the meet by playing the national anthem on electric guitar, was electric herself on uneven bars, tying with Chiles for first place with a career-best 9.975. Emily Lee was the individual event winner in her only routine of the day, scoring a 9.925 as the leadoff on balance beam. Brooklyn Moors and Chiles added more floor exercise victories to their resumes, each scoring 9.950.
UCLA started the meet with a solid 49.100 on vault, all six Bruin competitors turning in scores of 9.800 or above. Riley Jenkins and Moors recorded back-to-back 9.800s to start the rotation. Webster-Longin kept the momentum going with her meet-winning 9.850. Chae Campbell and Chiles scored consecutive 9.825s, and Macy McGowan closed the rotation with a 9.800. Penn State totaled 48.825 on uneven bars to end the rotation down 0.275.
The Bruins flourished on uneven bars in rotation two, extended their lead to a full point after scoring a season-high 49.575. Campbell led off with a season-best 9.875 after sticking her double front dismount. Webster-Longin's 9.825 was followed by Emma Malabuyo's career-high-tying 9.900. McGowan followed suit with a strong 9.850, and Esparza and Chiles closed the rotation with a flourish, scoring back-to-back 9.975s to give the Bruins a 98.675-97.675 lead.
With momentum on their side, the Bruins added to their lead on balance beam in rotation three, scoring 49.450. Lee's leadoff 9.925 set the standard and ultimately was the highest score of the night on the event. After Chiles' 9.850, Campbell and Moors recorded back-to-back 9.900s, Moors' mark matching her career-best. Ciena Alipio contributed a 9.875, and Malabuyo concluded the rotation with a 9.825, giving the Bruins a commanding 148.125-146.525 lead to enter the final event.
UCLA closed the meet with another big team score, recording 49.550 on floor exercise. Webster-Longin kicked off the rotation with a 9.900 for another career-high. Malabuyo followed the freshman's lead, recording another 9.900. Moors and Chiles each scored 9.950 for the second consecutive week to tie for the event win. Penn State also closed strong, earning their highest event score of the night, 48.950 onn balance beam.
The Bruins' team total will help boost UCLA into the Top 2 in the national rankings, which will be based on National Qualifying Score (NQS) beginning next week. UCLA will travel to Michigan next Sunday, Feb. 23, for a 4pm ET battle against the Wolverines.
Team Standings
1. UCLA 197.675
2. Penn State 195.450
Individual Event Winners
All-Around: Jordan Chiles, UCLA (39.600)
Vault: Mika Webster-Longin, UCLA, Maddie Johnston, Penn State (9.850)
Uneven Bars: Frida Esparza, Jordan Chiles, UCLA (9.975)
Balance Beam: Emily Lee, UCLA (9.925)
Floor Exercise: Brooklyn Moors, Jordan Chiles, UCLA (9.950)
The Bruins took home individual victories on every event for the second consecutive meet, with Jordan Chiles earning the all-around title and tying for first on uneven bars and floor exercise. Freshman Mika Webster-Longin tied Penn State's Maddie Johnston for first place on vault with a career-high 9.850. Frida Esparza, who opened the meet by playing the national anthem on electric guitar, was electric herself on uneven bars, tying with Chiles for first place with a career-best 9.975. Emily Lee was the individual event winner in her only routine of the day, scoring a 9.925 as the leadoff on balance beam. Brooklyn Moors and Chiles added more floor exercise victories to their resumes, each scoring 9.950.
Undoubtedly the coolest national anthem ever performed at a gymnastics meet.
— UCLA Gymnastics (@uclagymnastics) February 15, 2025
Rock on, Frida Esparza! ???? pic.twitter.com/ZtX6Rdattm
UCLA started the meet with a solid 49.100 on vault, all six Bruin competitors turning in scores of 9.800 or above. Riley Jenkins and Moors recorded back-to-back 9.800s to start the rotation. Webster-Longin kept the momentum going with her meet-winning 9.850. Chae Campbell and Chiles scored consecutive 9.825s, and Macy McGowan closed the rotation with a 9.800. Penn State totaled 48.825 on uneven bars to end the rotation down 0.275.
Mika Webster-Longin scores a career-high 9.850 on vault!
— UCLA Gymnastics (@uclagymnastics) February 15, 2025
??: @BigTenNetwork#GoBruins pic.twitter.com/2B0dKXuRRE
The Bruins flourished on uneven bars in rotation two, extended their lead to a full point after scoring a season-high 49.575. Campbell led off with a season-best 9.875 after sticking her double front dismount. Webster-Longin's 9.825 was followed by Emma Malabuyo's career-high-tying 9.900. McGowan followed suit with a strong 9.850, and Esparza and Chiles closed the rotation with a flourish, scoring back-to-back 9.975s to give the Bruins a 98.675-97.675 lead.
UCLA puts up a pair of huge scores on bars ??
— Big Ten Gymnastics (@B1GGymnastics) February 15, 2025
Frida Esparza and Jordan Chiles score back-to-back 9.975s ??#B1GWGym x @uclagymnastics pic.twitter.com/uiB4rrRAYb
With momentum on their side, the Bruins added to their lead on balance beam in rotation three, scoring 49.450. Lee's leadoff 9.925 set the standard and ultimately was the highest score of the night on the event. After Chiles' 9.850, Campbell and Moors recorded back-to-back 9.900s, Moors' mark matching her career-best. Ciena Alipio contributed a 9.875, and Malabuyo concluded the rotation with a 9.825, giving the Bruins a commanding 148.125-146.525 lead to enter the final event.
?? LEE-DOFF 9.925 for @emilyklee14!
— UCLA Gymnastics (@uclagymnastics) February 15, 2025
??: @BigTenNetwork #GoBruins pic.twitter.com/REwDRqI3XM
UCLA closed the meet with another big team score, recording 49.550 on floor exercise. Webster-Longin kicked off the rotation with a 9.900 for another career-high. Malabuyo followed the freshman's lead, recording another 9.900. Moors and Chiles each scored 9.950 for the second consecutive week to tie for the event win. Penn State also closed strong, earning their highest event score of the night, 48.950 onn balance beam.
Brooklyn Moors channels her inner Lana Del Rey with this floor routine and scores a 9.95 for @uclagymnastics ??#B1GWGym pic.twitter.com/PYnmkiFMo0
— Big Ten Gymnastics (@B1GGymnastics) February 15, 2025
The Bruins' team total will help boost UCLA into the Top 2 in the national rankings, which will be based on National Qualifying Score (NQS) beginning next week. UCLA will travel to Michigan next Sunday, Feb. 23, for a 4pm ET battle against the Wolverines.
Team Standings
1. UCLA 197.675
2. Penn State 195.450
Individual Event Winners
All-Around: Jordan Chiles, UCLA (39.600)
Vault: Mika Webster-Longin, UCLA, Maddie Johnston, Penn State (9.850)
Uneven Bars: Frida Esparza, Jordan Chiles, UCLA (9.975)
Balance Beam: Emily Lee, UCLA (9.925)
Floor Exercise: Brooklyn Moors, Jordan Chiles, UCLA (9.950)
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