UCLA Star Jordan Chiles Leads Bruins to Victory in Final Home Meet

Chiles wins all-around title as UCLA defeats rival Utah in emotional senior night showdown.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 5:26am

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In her final home meet, UCLA gymnastics star Jordan Chiles led the Bruins to a 197.850-197.400 victory over rival Utah on Saturday night. Chiles, an Olympic gold medalist, won the all-around title with a score of 39.800 and delivered a nostalgic floor routine to the delight of the 12,598 fans in attendance at Pauley Pavilion. The Bruins' seniors were honored in an emotional sendoff, with several gymnasts delivering standout performances to secure the win over Utah.

Why it matters

This victory marks a bittersweet end to the home careers of UCLA's seniors, including Chiles, who have helped establish the Bruins as one of the top gymnastics programs in the country. The win over rival Utah also keeps UCLA in contention for a high seed in the upcoming Big Ten conference championship meet.

The details

The meet was tight throughout, with UCLA holding a slim 0.050 lead over Utah after the first two rotations. The Bruins then pulled away on beam, led by strong performances from Katelyn Rosen, Chiles, and Ciena Alipio. On floor, Chiles closed out the meet with a 9.950 routine, drawing an emotional reaction from her teammates. In addition to Chiles' all-around title, other standout Bruins included Ashley Sullivan, who scored a 9.975 on vault, and Mika Webster-Longin, who had a pair of 9.900 scores.

  • The meet took place on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles.
  • The Bruins will next compete at the Big Ten conference championship meet in Champaign, Illinois.

The players

Jordan Chiles

An Olympic gold medalist and the star of the UCLA gymnastics team, Chiles won the all-around title in her final home meet with a score of 39.800.

Janelle McDonald

The head coach of the UCLA gymnastics team, McDonald led the Bruins to victory over rival Utah in an emotional senior night meet.

Utah

The rival gymnastics team that UCLA defeated 197.850-197.400 in the Bruins' final home meet of the season.

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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

What’s next

The Bruins will next travel to Champaign, Illinois to compete in the Big Ten conference championship meet.

The takeaway

Jordan Chiles' emotional farewell to Pauley Pavilion capped an impressive senior season for the Olympic gold medalist, who has helped cement UCLA's status as one of the top gymnastics programs in the country. The Bruins' victory over rival Utah sets them up well for a strong showing at the upcoming Big Ten championships.