Michigan Women's Gymnastics Defeats No. 19 Ohio State

Wolverines use third-best balance beam score in program history to secure victory

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The No. 8-ranked University of Michigan women's gymnastics team defeated No. 19 Ohio State 197.375-197.075 on Saturday (Feb. 7) at the Covelli Center. The Wolverines scored a 49.600 on the balance beam, the third-highest score in program history, to cement the victory over the Buckeyes.

Why it matters

This win over a ranked opponent continues Michigan's strong season and showcases the team's depth and resilience, overcoming early adversity to secure the victory. The Wolverines' standout performance on the balance beam, a traditionally challenging event, demonstrates their skill and poise under pressure.

The details

Michigan earned a share of all four individual event titles, with Sophia Diaz taking vault, Sophie Parenti earning the uneven bars title, Kayli Boozer and Carly Bauman winning beam, and Bauman notching the floor title. The Wolverines overcame a fall in the first rotation to build on their scores through the final five routines, including a career-tying 9.875 from freshman Myli Lew and a career-best 9.900 from Parenti.

  • The meet took place on Saturday, February 7, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.

The players

University of Michigan

The No. 8-ranked University of Michigan women's gymnastics team.

Ohio State University

The No. 19-ranked Ohio State women's gymnastics team, who competed against Michigan.

Carly Bauman

A graduate student on the Michigan women's gymnastics team who shared the balance beam title with a 9.950 and also won the floor exercise.

Kayli Boozer

A member of the Michigan women's gymnastics team who shared the balance beam title with a 9.950 and has now won the event five straight times.

Quincy Walters

A Michigan gymnast who finished third on the balance beam with a 9.925.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Michigan continues its road stint as it travels to Los Angeles, Calif., to compete against No. 5 UCLA in a Big Ten Conference contest at 4 p.m. PT on B1G+ on Saturday, February 14.

The takeaway

Michigan's standout performance on the balance beam, a traditionally challenging event, demonstrates the team's skill, depth, and poise under pressure as they continue their strong season with a victory over a ranked opponent.