UCLA gymnastics, Jordan Chiles lose in NCAA Championships
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- UCLA gymnastics faced an early setback when Jordan Chiles fell off the uneven bars in the NCAA semifinal, leaving the Bruins in fourth place after the first rotation.
- Despite rallying to second place mid-meet, mistakes on vault by Katelyn Rosen and Mika Webster-Longin in the final rotation cost UCLA a spot in the NCAA finals, finishing third behind Minnesota.
- Minnesota secured their first-ever NCAA finals appearance as the lowest seed since 2014, overtaking UCLA with a strong uneven bars performance by Emma Slevin.
- Chiles delivered standout routines on balance beam and floor exercise, earning the NCAA individual floor title and the AAI Award as top senior gymnast, but the team’s overall mistakes led to a disappointing end.
- UCLA coach and gymnasts expressed disappointment but praised the team’s fight and resilience, with Chiles reflecting positively on her final routine as a fitting end to her collegiate career.
