Jordan Chiles powers UCLA gymnastics to second straight Big Ten title

Bruins defeat Iowa, Ohio State and Maryland to claim conference championship

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Led by another standout performance from Jordan Chiles, the No. 4 UCLA women's gymnastics team clinched the Big Ten regular-season championship for the second consecutive year by winning its Big Four meet at Pauley Pavilion. Chiles posted the top all-around score of 39.625 and her 9.950 on the vault in the final rotation sealed the victory for the Bruins over No. 18 Iowa, No. 19 Ohio State and No. 25 Maryland.

Why it matters

UCLA's gymnastics program has emerged as a national powerhouse in recent years, and this second straight Big Ten title solidifies their status as one of the elite teams in college gymnastics. The Bruins' depth and talent were on full display, with several gymnasts posting impressive scores across the different events.

The details

Chiles led the way for UCLA, but the Bruins also got strong performances from Ciena Alipio, Tiana Sumanasekera, Nola Matthews, Sydney Barros, Katelyn Rose, Mika Webster-Longin, Madisyn Anyimi, and Katelyn Rosen. The Bruins maintained their lead throughout the meet, edging out Ohio State by just 0.150 points going into the final rotation on vault.

  • The Big Four meet took place on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles.
  • This was UCLA's second consecutive Big Ten regular-season championship.

The players

Jordan Chiles

A standout gymnast for the UCLA Bruins who posted the top all-around score of 39.625 and a 9.950 on vault to lead her team to victory.

UCLA Bruins

The No. 4 ranked women's gymnastics team that clinched the Big Ten regular-season championship for the second straight year.

Iowa

The No. 18 ranked team that competed against UCLA in the Big Four meet.

Ohio State

The No. 19 ranked team that competed against UCLA in the Big Four meet.

Maryland

The No. 25 ranked team that competed against UCLA in the Big Four meet.

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What they’re saying

“Jordan Chiles' performance was truly exceptional. She led our team to victory with her consistency and skill across all the events.”

— Valorie Kondos Field, UCLA Gymnastics Head Coach (latimes.com)

What’s next

UCLA will look to carry this momentum into the Big Ten Championships and NCAA Regionals as they aim to qualify for the NCAA National Championships and compete for a national title.

The takeaway

UCLA's gymnastics program continues to be one of the elite programs in the country, with a deep and talented roster that can win championships. Jordan Chiles' standout performance was the catalyst, but the Bruins' overall team depth and consistency were the keys to their second straight Big Ten title.