UCLA Gymnast Jordan Chiles Nails Perfect 10 in Big Ten Championship Win

Bruins win 2nd straight conference title, setting sights on NCAA championship

Mar. 22, 2026 at 2:05pm

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Two-time Olympic medalist Jordan Chiles delivered a standout performance, scoring a perfect 10 on the floor exercise, as UCLA won its second consecutive Big Ten women's gymnastics championship with a team score of 198.100. The Bruins have yet to lose a Big Ten meet since joining the conference and are now focused on capturing an NCAA title after finishing as runners-up last year.

Why it matters

Chiles' perfect routine and UCLA's continued dominance in the Big Ten underscores the program's status as one of the top women's gymnastics teams in the country, positioning them as a leading contender for the upcoming NCAA championship.

The details

Chiles set a Big Ten record with her all-around score of 39.825, and her perfect 10 on the floor exercise marked the second straight year she has achieved that feat. UCLA's team score of 198.100 was enough to hold off Michigan State and secure the conference title.

  • The NCAA tournament regionals begin on April 1.
  • The NCAA championship runs on April 16 and 18 in Fort Worth, Texas.

The players

Jordan Chiles

A two-time Olympic medalist who delivered a standout performance, scoring a perfect 10 on the floor exercise, to lead UCLA to the Big Ten championship.

UCLA

The women's gymnastics team that won its second consecutive Big Ten title and is now focused on capturing an NCAA championship after finishing as runners-up last year.

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What they’re saying

“Our team is just going up from here. We haven't hit our peak yet. Obviously, there are still things that we can work on as individuals, but I think the team environment is definitely there. I couldn't be more proud of each and every single athlete that went up today and stepped in as well.”

— Jordan Chiles

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