SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — UCLA’s nine-meet winning streak ended on the road as the No. 4 Bruins fell to No. 5 Utah, 198.100-197.425 on Saturday.
The Bruins opened with a 49.425 on uneven bars, matching Utah’s score on vault. Frida Esparza led the way with a 9.950, while Jordan Chiles scored 9.925 and Macy McGowan added a 9.900.
In the second rotation, Utah pulled ahead with a 49.525 on uneven bars, while UCLA posted a 49.175 on vault. Chae Campbell led the Bruins with a 9.900, receiving a 9.95 from one judge.
UCLA moved to floor exercise in the third rotation, scoring 49.375, while Utah extended its lead with a 49.600 on balance beam, led by Grace McCallum.
In the final rotation, UCLA recorded a 49.450 on balance beam. Emily Lee led off with a 9.900, and Mika Webster-Longin made her competitive debut. Campbell earned a career-high 9.950, while Ciena Alipio and Emma Malabuyo each posted 9.900s to close the meet.
UCLA will compete next at the Big Ten Championships in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Saturday, March 22, as the No. 1 seed.