Jordan Chiles Leads UCLA Gymnastics to NCAA Finals After Uneven Bars Win

Jordan Chiles led UCLA to a dramatic advance into the NCAA Gymnastics Championship finals after winning her second consecutive uneven bars title with a score of 9.975. The Bruins edged out defending champion LSU in a closely contested semifinal, securing the fourth and final spot to compete for the national title alongside Utah, Oklahoma, and Missouri. Chiles’ performance, along with key contributions from teammates Brooklyn Moors (who won the floor exercise) and Emma Malabuyo (who posted a meet-best on balance beam), propelled UCLA to a team score of 197.5250. The achievement marks redemption for UCLA after missing the finals last year and highlights the strong camaraderie and resilience within the team. The championship final will be held at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, as UCLA aims for its first national team title since 2018. Several Olympians, including Chiles and Jade Carey, featured in the highly competitive semifinals, underscoring the caliber of this year’s championship.