UCLA showed up at Dickies Arena with more than glitter on their leotards. They came with fire in their eyes and history on their backs. Chasing what would be a record-extending eighth NCAA gymnastics title, the Bruins were fighting ghosts, expectations, and every hundredth of a point that dared to get in the way. And honestly? It didn’t start easily. Just days earlier, UCLA had clawed through a brutally tight regional. Second place behind Utah, sure—but it was the kind of meet that reminded you how unforgiving this sport can be. Brooklyn Moors was her usual self with a 9.950 on floor. Mika Webster-Longin delivered the vault of her life. Jordan Chiles? She was her usual powerhouse self, steady under pressure.
That was about Regionals! But how did UCLA go in nationals? Well, we will say that it even had Jordan Chiles in tears, while her coach was being interviewed.
Well, UCLA reached their eighth finals after finishing with 197.7375 points, just behind Utah. “You know… this team was so close. Every tenth mattered,” UCLA head coach Janelle McDonald said. “They just attacked the beam… crushed it. I’m so proud. One more to go!” As she spoke, Jordan Chiles, overcome with emotion, was seen crying, hugging teammates, the moment sinking in.
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