Sunday, February 23
Ann Arbor, MI
1:00 PM (PT)
UCLA
197.550
at
196.850
Michigan
Brooklyn Moors
Photo by: Jesus Ramirez
UCLA Remains Unbeaten in Big Ten After Win at Michigan
February 23, 2025 | Gymnastics
Ann Arbor, Mich. - No. 2 UCLA remained unbeaten in the Big Ten after a 197.550-196.850 win at No. 15 Michigan. The Bruins (9-2, 6-0 in the Big Ten) used strong scores on floor exercise and balance beam in the last two rotations to take the victory in front of a crowd of over 11,000 at the Crisler Center.
UCLA grabbed a slight 49.325-49.300 lead after the first rotation. Chae Campbell started the Bruins off with another stuck dismount and season-high-tying 9.875 score. Mika Webster-Longin scored 9.850, and Emma Malabuyo and Macy McGowan followed with back-to-back career-highs of 9.925 and 9.875, respectively. Frida Esparza had some trouble with a handstand near the end of her routine but stayed on the bar, scoring 9.800. Her save was critical, though, as the Bruins were able to drop a lower score after Jordan Chiles fell on her release move. Michigan (8-3, 4-2) scored a season-high 49.300 on vault, led by a 9.950 by Jenna Mulligan.
The Bruins got off to a slow start on vault, with the first two scores going under 9.800. Brooklyn Moors scored 9.800 in the three spot, then Webster-Longin energized the squad with a nearly-stuck Yurchenko 1.5 that scored a career-best 9.925. Chiles followed with a season-high 9.950, and McGowan scored 9.800 to lift UCLA's team total to 49.250. However, the Wolverines took the lead, 98.650-98.575, after scoring 49.350 on bars, led by Carly Bauman's 9.975.
UCLA regained the lead after scoring 49.550 on floor exercise. Moors and Chiles closed with back-to-back 9.975s, McGowan hit with a big 9.900, and Emily Lee and Malabuyo contributed 9.850s. Michigan, meanwhile, had to count a fall on beam and scored just 48.800.
The Bruins closed it out on balance beam with a 49.425 after sticks on the first five dismounts. Lee led off with a 9.900, and Ciena Alipio and Malabuyo closed the rotation with 9.900s of their own. Michigan scored a season-best 49.400 on floor, but it was not nearly enough to catch the Bruins.
UCLA will wrap up Big Ten play on Sunday, March 2 at the Big Four meet at Ohio State against the Buckeyes, Nebraska and Rutgers.
Team Results:
1. UCLA 197.550
2. Michigan 196.850
Individual Winners
Vault: Jenna Mulligan (Michigan), Jordan Chiles (UCLA) – 9.950
Bars: Carly Bauman (Michigan) – 9.975
Beam: Emily Lee (UCLA), Ciena Alipio (UCLA), Emma Malabuyo (UCLA), Carly Bauman (Michigan) – 9.900
Floor: Brooklyn Moors (UCLA), Jordan Chiles (UCLA) – 9.975
All-Around: Jordan Chiles (UCLA) – 38.925
UCLA grabbed a slight 49.325-49.300 lead after the first rotation. Chae Campbell started the Bruins off with another stuck dismount and season-high-tying 9.875 score. Mika Webster-Longin scored 9.850, and Emma Malabuyo and Macy McGowan followed with back-to-back career-highs of 9.925 and 9.875, respectively. Frida Esparza had some trouble with a handstand near the end of her routine but stayed on the bar, scoring 9.800. Her save was critical, though, as the Bruins were able to drop a lower score after Jordan Chiles fell on her release move. Michigan (8-3, 4-2) scored a season-high 49.300 on vault, led by a 9.950 by Jenna Mulligan.
The Bruins got off to a slow start on vault, with the first two scores going under 9.800. Brooklyn Moors scored 9.800 in the three spot, then Webster-Longin energized the squad with a nearly-stuck Yurchenko 1.5 that scored a career-best 9.925. Chiles followed with a season-high 9.950, and McGowan scored 9.800 to lift UCLA's team total to 49.250. However, the Wolverines took the lead, 98.650-98.575, after scoring 49.350 on bars, led by Carly Bauman's 9.975.
UCLA regained the lead after scoring 49.550 on floor exercise. Moors and Chiles closed with back-to-back 9.975s, McGowan hit with a big 9.900, and Emily Lee and Malabuyo contributed 9.850s. Michigan, meanwhile, had to count a fall on beam and scored just 48.800.
This floor routine is EVERYTHING. And a career-high-tying 9.975 for @brooklynmoors.
— UCLA Gymnastics (@uclagymnastics) February 23, 2025
??: @BigTenNetwork pic.twitter.com/R0Bmx0c97l
The Bruins closed it out on balance beam with a 49.425 after sticks on the first five dismounts. Lee led off with a 9.900, and Ciena Alipio and Malabuyo closed the rotation with 9.900s of their own. Michigan scored a season-best 49.400 on floor, but it was not nearly enough to catch the Bruins.
Ciena Alipio puts up a 9??.9?? on beam ??#B1GWGym x @uclagymnastics pic.twitter.com/gizaTEQ3FQ
— Big Ten Gymnastics (@B1GGymnastics) February 23, 2025
UCLA will wrap up Big Ten play on Sunday, March 2 at the Big Four meet at Ohio State against the Buckeyes, Nebraska and Rutgers.
Team Results:
1. UCLA 197.550
2. Michigan 196.850
Individual Winners
Vault: Jenna Mulligan (Michigan), Jordan Chiles (UCLA) – 9.950
Bars: Carly Bauman (Michigan) – 9.975
Beam: Emily Lee (UCLA), Ciena Alipio (UCLA), Emma Malabuyo (UCLA), Carly Bauman (Michigan) – 9.900
Floor: Brooklyn Moors (UCLA), Jordan Chiles (UCLA) – 9.975
All-Around: Jordan Chiles (UCLA) – 38.925
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