Jordan Chiles Delivers Perfection In UCLA Gymnastics Win Over Michigan State
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WESTWOOD, CA -JANUARY 17, 2026: UCLA Jordan Chiles reacts towards assistant coach Lacy Dagen after her dismount on the balance beam in the gymnastics meet against Nebraska at Pauley Pavilion on January 17, 2026 in Westwood, California.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Jordan Chiles and the No. 5 UCLA Bruins took down Big Ten conference foe No. 21 Michigan State in a crucial dual meet on Sunday. The Bruins posted a season-best 197.475 to edge a season-high 196.900 from the Spartans. The two programs have dominated the Big Ten Conference in recent years, with Michigan State winning the 2024 Big Ten title and UCLA winning in 2025. Though the Spartans rallied to a season high, their efforts fell short to Chiles’ record day. In front of a sold-out crowd in Michigan State’s Breslin Center, Chiles silenced nearly 10,000 Green and White fans with a dominant performance. “This is definitely one of the best Big Ten meets I’ve ever been a part of,” Chiles said following Sunday’s meet, extending compliments to the record-breaking crowd. The UCLA senior entered the competition as the No. 1-ranked gymnast in the all-around, and exited snowy East Lansing, MI, with even more accolades. Chiles began her competition with an exceptional 9.95 on the uneven bars, good for first place on the event. Many fans called for a perfect score, but the judges felt differently – the reigning NCAA champion on bars would have to wait for today’s 10.0. The Bruins then traveled to the vault, an event where Chiles nabbed a perfect score the previous week. On Sunday in East Lansing, Chiles stuck her vault once again, earning a 10.0 from one judge and a 9.95 from the second, good for a 9.975 average. Close to perfection,…
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