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Stanford Women's Gymnastics Learns from Facing No. 5 UCLA
Head coach Tabitha Yim says her team gained valuable experience from the sold-out meet against a top-5 opponent.
Mar. 13, 2026 at 10:39pm
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Stanford women's gymnastics head coach Tabitha Yim shared her thoughts on her team's recent meet against No. 5 UCLA, which Stanford lost 197.775-197.425. Yim praised the electric atmosphere at the sold-out Maples Pavilion and said the experience will help prepare her team for the postseason. She highlighted the strong performances of senior Anna Roberts and redshirt freshman Levi Jung-Ruivivar, as well as the return of freshman Ana Barbosu to the lineup. Yim emphasized the international diversity of her program and how that enriches the experience for the athletes.
Why it matters
This meet against a top-5 opponent provided valuable experience for the No. 10 Stanford women's gymnastics team as they prepare for the postseason. The sold-out crowd and competitive environment will help the team handle high-pressure situations. Additionally, the international diversity of the Stanford program is a unique aspect that Yim believes helps develop her athletes both inside and outside the gym.
The details
Stanford lost the meet against UCLA 197.775-197.425, but it was their best home score of the season. Senior Anna Roberts tied for first on floor exercise, while redshirt freshman Levi Jung-Ruivivar had strong performances on multiple events. Freshman Ana Barbosu also returned to the lineup after being rested in the previous meet, posting high scores on bars, beam, and floor.
- The meet against UCLA took place on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
- Stanford will next compete in the 2026 California Tri-Meet against San Jose State and Cal on Friday, March 13, 2026.
- The Cardinal will then host Boise State on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
The players
Tabitha Yim
The head coach of the Stanford women's gymnastics team.
Anna Roberts
A senior on the Stanford women's gymnastics team who tied for first on floor exercise against UCLA.
Levi Jung-Ruivivar
A redshirt freshman on the Stanford women's gymnastics team who had strong performances on multiple events against UCLA.
Ana Barbosu
A freshman on the Stanford women's gymnastics team who returned to the lineup against UCLA after being rested in the previous meet, posting high scores on bars, beam, and floor.
What they’re saying
“Well one, I was just really grateful for the way that the Stanford fans showed up today. To be able to compete in front of a sold out Maples, I think was really exciting for the student-athletes and just for the program and I think it generated an environment that's really good for our team to prepare for the postseason and so this year, we've talked about being chill, being connected, staying curious with a growth mindset, competing, celebrating, and one thing that I feel like we were really looking for this year preparation-wise is different types of experiences and different types of moments so that when we hit the postseason, we feel like we're super prepared.”
— Tabitha Yim, Head Coach, Stanford Women's Gymnastics (on3.com)
“Well, she's just been such a steady presence of our team. Not only as a captain leading out of the gym and inside gym during practice, but also on the competition floor. I think she's really embraced the words that I just told you about and she's enjoying herself out on the competition floor. She's able to step up in the biggest moments and holds her own and even when it's not perfect, she fights for every single thing. And so she's exhibiting the behaviors that we really want to teach and that we preach each and every day.”
— Tabitha Yim, Head Coach, Stanford Women's Gymnastics (on3.com)
“Gosh, I'm just so proud of her. Like, I feel like proud is an understatement. Everything that she went through last year, I mean, this is what you hope for as a coach is we tell them, we tell our athletes all the time, we think of you as whole people. And so, her taking the time to step away to really take care of herself mentally, physically, emotionally; the support that we have here, it takes a village and she was able to get back on her feet and then some.”
— Tabitha Yim, Head Coach, Stanford Women's Gymnastics (on3.com)
“What an incredible human, honestly. And you know, everyone comes into college with different experiences and her experience at the elite level. She just has a lot of numbers and a lot of mileage on her body, honestly, from gymnastics. And so it's really important for us to be smart, to make sure we're making strategic decisions so that she's feeling at her best at the end of the year.”
— Tabitha Yim, Head Coach, Stanford Women's Gymnastics (on3.com)
What’s next
Stanford will next compete in the 2026 California Tri-Meet against San Jose State and Cal on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM PT on ACCNX. They'll then host Boise State on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM PT on ACCNX.
The takeaway
This meet against a top-5 opponent provided valuable experience for the Stanford women's gymnastics team as they prepare for the postseason. The sold-out crowd and competitive environment will help the team handle high-pressure situations. Additionally, the international diversity of the Stanford program is a unique aspect that enriches the experience for the athletes both inside and outside the gym.
