Within the ultimate week of the Pac-12 gymnastics common season, UCLA, Utah, and Cal all scored above a 198. This week was additionally busy throughout the convention, particularly as Cal, Stanford, and Arizona all competed in two meets this weekend.
San Jose State, UC Davis @ #3 Cal
Ultimate rating: Cal: 198.500, San Jose State: 196.6500, UC Davis: 184.900
With a ginormous 198.500 that fell simply in need of this system report Cal set per week in the past, the Golden Bears earned their fourth consecutive 198 rating.
The Bears have been phenomenal, notably on bars and flooring, the place they scored a 49.7 on the 2 occasions. There have been no tens for Cal this time, however they got here shut with a number of 9.975s. Maddie Williams and Andi Li proceed to land simply in need of a ten on bars, every posting a 9.975. Gabby Perea earned a 9.975 on beam, and Kyen Mayhew held the touchdown on vault for that 9.975.
Williams, Mya Lauzon, eMjae Frazier, and San Jose State’s Mia Nelson all tied for the ground title with 9.95s.
Cal additionally confirmed off their all-around depth, with Lauzon and Frazier tying for the win with 39.725s. Maddie Williams adopted intently with a 39.675.
#25 Stanford, Utah State @ #5 Utah
Ultimate rating: Utah: 198.300, Stanford: 196.500, Utah State: 195.225
Stanford
Within the Cardinal’s first meet of the weekend, Chloe Widner returned to vault (and the all-around), incomes a 39.500 throughout all 4 occasions. Together with Widner’s 9.925 on beam and 9.875 on flooring, Stanford’s different high scores of the meet got here from Taralyn Nguyen’s 9.9 vault and Ira Alexeeva’s 9.9 on bars.
Although Stanford completed with a strong street rating, this meet was down from among the highs they reached the earlier weekend. This was particularly evident on flooring, the place they scored a 48.925. Stanford improved on each of these totals later within the weekend.
Utah
The Pink Rocks are heading into the Pac-12 Championships subsequent week with momentum after incomes a season-high crew rating on senior night time.
The night time proved magical for Abby Paulson, who earned her first 10 of the season after sticking her beam dismount. As soon as she hit that dismount and the judges flashed the ten, Paulson and the remainder of the Huntsman Heart couldn’t assist however really feel the feelings of the second.
Grace McCallum additionally had a profession night time. McCallum scored no less than a 9.925 on each occasion, with a pair of 9.975s on bars and flooring, for a career-high all-around whole of 39.825 – the fourth highest in program and the highest all-around rating posted by a Pink Rock in 20 years.
Total, Utah was phenomenal on flooring, with every gymnast within the lineup scoring no less than a 9.9 for a 49.7 whole. The Pink Rocks scored no less than a 49.5 on every occasion, which has them trying constant heading into the postseason.
Southern Connecticut @ #21 Arizona
Ultimate rating: Arizona: 196.900 – Southern Connecticut: 192.725
Of their first meet of the week, Arizona rebounded with a excessive 196 (after a 195 the week prior) and a win of their ultimate residence meet of the season. The Wildcats notably rebounded on bars, with a 49.150 on this meet.
Arizona was additionally sturdy on vault and beam. They tied their season excessive on vault with a 49.225 and put up a 49.300 on beam. Alysen Fears was notably sturdy on this meet. Fears posted a 9.90 on vault and bars, a 9.85 on beam, and a 9.825 on flooring.
Southern Connecticut @ #20 Arizona State
Ultimate rating: Arizona State: 197.600 – Southern Connecticut: 194.400
On their senior night time, the Solar Devils rolled to their highest rating of the season. The Solar Devils high occasions of the day have been beam and flooring. ASU scored a 49.550, with 4 scores of 9.90 or higher, on beam. In addition they notched a 49.450 on flooring, with three scores of 9.90 or higher.
Hannah Scharf earned a 9.9 on vault and a pair of 9.925s on beam and flooring to shut out her ultimate residence meet. Emily White was incredible with 9.95s on bars, beam, and flooring. In one in every of her few meets competing all-around this season, White put up a career-high 39.625.
BYU, Sacramento State, Southern Utah @ Washington
Ultimate rating: Washington: 197.175, BYU: 196.750, Southern Utah: 196.525, Sacramento State: 195.350
Washington earned their second 197 of the season whereas securing a win at their quad meet. The highest two occasions of the day have been beam and flooring. The GymDawgs notched a 49.450 on beamas Emily Innes, Lana Navarro, and Skylar Killough-Wilhelm every scored a 9.90. They introduced that efficiency to flooring, scoring a 49.425 to clinch the win.
The meet was particularly nice for Killough-Wilhelm. On senior night time, Killough-Wilhelm scored no less than a 9.9 on each occasion for a career-high 39.7 within the all-around all-around. The highest second of the night time got here throughout her flooring routine, when she achieved a near-perfect 9.975.
#21 Arizona @ Illinois quad meet
Ultimate rating: Missouri: 197.600, Illinois: 197.275, Arizona: 196.875, S.E. Missouri: 192.700
Of their second meet of the week, the Wildcats posted a excessive 196 street rating. The Wildcats had day on vault, posting a season-high 49.325. Malia Hargrove’s Yurchenko 1.5 continues to be stellar, incomes a 9.9 this time.
Their different key occasion on the day proved to be beam, the place they scored one other 49.325. Beam has become a robust occasion for Arizona, as Alysen Fears led the rotation with a 9.9.
The principle space the Wildcats can enhance proper now’s bars. They didn’t rely a fall however have been unable to attain a 49 on the occasion, falling simply quick with a 48.975.
Clemson @ #11 UCLA
Ultimate rating: UCLA: 198.550 – Clemson: 196.825
With Jordan Chiles and former UCLA coach, Miss Val, in attendance, UCLA scored a 198.550 towards first-year program Clemson – their third highest rating in program historical past. This rating tied Cal for the very best rating within the Pac-12 this season and shattered any reminiscence of their 196.325 towards Arizona State per week prior.
The Bruins started on vault with a 49.475, as Selena Harris earned her third 10 on the occasion this season. Chiles was seen speaking to Harris after the ten, paying homage to their embrace after Harris’ first 10 a season in the past.
“I miss Jordan,” Harris mentioned after the meet. “She helps preserve my vitality mild and enjoyable. So I loved having her. It was so good to see Jo cheering us on, and we’re excited to have her subsequent 12 months.”
Paige Anastasi closed out the lineup by competing her Yurchenko 1.5 for the second time this 12 months, this time sticking for a 9.925. Anastasi was initially going to exhibition, however coach Janelle McDonald made a final second swap after Anastasi hit and Alex Irvine fell within the contact warmup.
The Bruins adopted up their vault with a season-high 49.625 on bars. Harris lastly received her first 10 on bars and first 10 on an occasion apart from vault.
After resting per week earlier than, Harris seemed phenomenal as she posted a 39.900 all-around rating, the second better of the 12 months, solely behind LSU’s Haleigh Bryant. This rating can also be tied with Chiles and Jamie Dantzscher for the second highest in UCLA historical past.
On beam, Ciena Alipio, Emma Malabuyo, and Harris returned to the lineup, naturally serving to UCLA rebound from final week. The beam crew put in a season-high 49.675 as Malabuyo returned from the Baku World Cup with an incredible 9.975 routine.
On flooring, the seniors shined. After an damage in the beginning of the season restricted her, Margzetta Frazier made her debut in wonderful style. Her choreography was assured and captured the Pauley crowd for a 9.975. Later, Chae Campbell returned to the lineup and scored an ideal 10. Campbell stays undecided on if she’ll take a fifth 12 months, but when she doesn’t, this was the excellent solution to wrap up her profession at Pauley. Total, UCLA concluded with a 49.775 flooring rating – one other season excessive.
Sacramento State, #25 Stanford @ #3 Cal
Ultimate rating: Cal: 197.925, Stanford: 197.675, Sacramento State: 195.400
Stanford
The Cardinal took residence one other 197 to shut out the common season of their second tri-meet of the weekend. Brenna Neault starred on this meet, profitable the all-around and tying her profession excessive with a 39.650. Neault posted a 9.925 on bars and flooring, together with a 9.95 for her beautiful beam routine.
Taralyn Nguyen and Anna Roberts additionally added spotlight performances of their very own. Nguyen scored a profession excessive on vault with a 9.95, main Stanford to a season-high 49.375 on the occasion. Roberts scored a private greatest 9.95 on flooring, tying teammate Chloe Widner for the occasion title.
Cal
With coach Justin Howell donning blue and gold checkered pants, the Bears got here up simply shy of one other 198 as they celebrated seniors Andi Li, Elise Byun, and Gabby Perea. Li returned to the ground lineup for the senior meet and earned a 9.9 on the occasion to go along with her 9.95 on bars and 9.9 on beam.
Although the very best scoring occasion for Cal was bars with a 49.6, vault may need been their most spectacular as they notched a 49.5, their second highest whole of the season on the occasion. Vault has been the one occasion the place Cal may be at an obstacle, however they posted three scores of 9.925 as we speak. This shall be essential for serving to Cal’s possibilities as they shoot for a convention and nationwide title.
#17 Oregon State, Utah State @ Boise State
Ultimate rating: Oregon State: 196.950, Boise State: 196.750, Utah State: 195.950
Oregon State closed out their common season with a tri-meet win. Their competitors received off to begin on flooring. Although Jade Carey was out of the lineup, Kaitlin Garcia and Sophia Esposito led the best way to a 49.325 with their 9.9s.
Subsequent the Beavers have been strong on vault for a 49.250, as Natalie Briones led the crew because of her 9.875. Briones would carry this sturdy efficiency to bars, going 9.9. 4 Beavers tallied a 9.9 or higher on bars, serving to the crew notch a 49.525 on their greatest occasion.
Lastly, Oregon State ended on beam, the place they noticed probably the most hassle throughout the meet. Carey was the one gymnast to attain a 9.8 or greater, with a 9.925. The Beavers completed with only a 48.85 on beam, a determine they’ll look to enhance at convention championships.