UCLA Gymnastics Season Ends with Third-Place Finish at NCAA Regional Second Round

Despite a strong start, the UCLA gymnastics team saw their 2024 season come to an end after finishing third at the NCAA Regional Second Round at Cal on Friday. The Bruins scored a 197.050, falling behind first-place Denver and second-place Arizona State, both of which advanced to the Regional Final.

The Bruins started off strong with a 49.575 on floor exercise in the first rotation, led by impressive performances from Brooklyn Moors, Nya Reed, and Chae Campbell. However, their lead began to diminish as they scored in the low 49s on vault and uneven bars before closing with a 49.250 on the balance beam.

Despite facing challenges on the bars, including a fall by Katelyn Rosen, the Bruins fought hard in the final rotation. Campbell and Ciena Alipio delivered strong performances, but it wasn’t enough to hold off ASU and Denver, who both excelled on floor exercise.

UCLA will now await the final results from Friday’s second session to see if any individuals from the team qualify for the NCAA Championships. While the season may have ended sooner than they had hoped, the Bruins can still be proud of their hard work and dedication throughout the year.

As the gymnastics season comes to a close, UCLA will now shift their focus to preparing for the next season and continuing to strive for excellence in the sport. Despite the disappointment of not advancing to the Regional Final, the Bruins can use this experience as motivation to come back even stronger in the future.