Stanford Men's Gymnastics wins Stanford Open

Cardinal gymnasts defeat Cal and Ohio State at annual home meet

Jan. 28, 2026 at 4:55am

The Stanford Men's Gymnastics team won the annual Stanford Open competition on Saturday, defeating rivals Cal and Ohio State. This marks the Cardinal's third consecutive victory at their home event.

Why it matters

Stanford's men's gymnastics program is one of the most successful in the country, having won 12 NCAA team titles. Winning the Stanford Open is an important early-season milestone that sets the tone for the rest of the year as the Cardinal look to contend for another national championship.

The details

Stanford posted a team score of 412.450, edging out Cal (408.450) and Ohio State (403.050) in the three-team competition. The Cardinal were led by all-around champion Brody Malone, who scored 86.150 points. Other top performers for Stanford included Ian Lasic-Ellis, who won the floor exercise, and Curran Phillips, who took first on the parallel bars.

  • The Stanford Open took place on Saturday, January 28, 2026.

The players

Stanford Men's Gymnastics

One of the most successful men's gymnastics programs in the country, having won 12 NCAA team titles.

Brody Malone

The all-around champion at the 2026 Stanford Open, scoring 86.150 points.

Ian Lasic-Ellis

A Stanford gymnast who won the floor exercise at the 2026 Stanford Open.

Curran Phillips

A Stanford gymnast who won the parallel bars event at the 2026 Stanford Open.

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What they’re saying

“Our team has been working hard in the gym, and it's great to see that effort pay off with a win at our home meet.”

— Brody Malone, All-Around Champion

What’s next

Stanford will look to build on this victory as they prepare for the remainder of the NCAA gymnastics season, with their sights set on another national championship.

The takeaway

Stanford's men's gymnastics program continues to be one of the elite programs in the country, as evidenced by their dominant performance at the annual Stanford Open competition.