Jordan Chiles and Chae Campbell Propel UCLA Gymnastics to Dominant Home Victory
UCLA secures a commanding win over Illinois with standout performances by Jordan Chiles and Chae Campbell, despite challenges under new NCAA scoring policies.
- UCLA defeated Illinois 197.200 to 194.750 in their first home meet of the season, with strong performances across all apparatuses.
- Jordan Chiles dazzled with a 9.950 on floor exercise and tied for first on vault with a 9.925, though she did not compete in the all-around this time.
- Chae Campbell excelled as the only Bruin competing in the all-around, scoring 39.400, including a season-high 9.925 on vault, and demonstrating leadership under pressure.
- The Bruins overcame setbacks on balance beam, recovering from an early fall with consistent routines from veteran gymnasts like Emma Malabuyo and Brooklyn Moors.
- The meet highlighted ongoing concerns about stricter NCAA scoring policies, which have made perfect scores rarer, though gymnasts like Chiles and Campbell remain focused on their performances.
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