As her feet pressed into the mat below her, Samantha Peszek took just a small stutter step backward. For a short moment, she raised her arms, signaling the end of her routine on uneven bars and somberly forced her eyes toward the Olympic judges. Read more...
Photo: (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)
One score is not like the other, or at least the story behind the score means more than the number itself. The UCLA women’s gymnastics team defeated the Washington Huskies 196.675-195.650 Sunday afternoon in Seattle. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt sophomore Sadiqua Bynum improved on her vault and floor scores from last week, scoring a 9.90 in both events. (Tim Bradbury/Daily Bruin senior staff)
As her feet pressed into the mat below her, Samantha Peszek took just a small stutter step backward. For a short moment, she raised her arms, signaling the end of her routine on uneven bars and somberly forced her eyes toward the Olympic judges. Read more...
Photo: Katie Meyers / Daily Bruin senior staff
Every pointed toe and perfect handstand counts during a meet, and as the UCLA gymnastics team travels to compete against the University of Washington Huskies this weekend, the gymnasts will focus on nailing each element in every performance. Read more...
Redshirt junior Samantha Peszek swung around the bar once, twice, three times and landed firmly on the mat, solidifying a perfect routine. The judges rewarded her perfection with a perfect score of 10. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt junior Samantha Peszek earned her first career perfect 10 Saturday for her performance on the uneven bars. (Tim Bradbury/Daily Bruin senior staff)
In the first half of its season, UCLA gymnastics has seen its ranking steadily fall, to the point that it goes into this weekend’s competition in Pauley Pavilion barely holding onto a spot in the top 10. Read more...
Photo: Freshman Jennifer Pinches will have an expanded role this weekend filling in for her injured teammates. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin)
The UCLA gymnastics team is progressing through its season with spring in mind. The team hopes to be at its best by the end of the winter season to contend for a national championship in the spring, according to assistant coach Chris Waller. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt sophomore Ellette Craddock earned a 9.825 on the beam against Cal, contributing to UCLA’s season-high beam score at the meet.
