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GymDawgs Take Down #3 UCLA for First Time Since 2012
February 01, 2020 | Gymnastics
SEATTLE - For the first time in program history, Washington defeated UCLA in Pauley Pavilion. The victory marked the fourth time the GymDawgs have ever taken down UCLA.
The Bruins have enjoyed plenty of gymnastics success in recent years. UCLA won the Pac-12 in both 2018 and 2019, as well as the NCAA championship in 2018, but the GymDawgs had answers all night in LA.
"To beat UCLA in their home arena for the first time in program history is every bit as incredible as it sounds," said head coach Elise Ray-Statz. "But what I'm most proud of is the team's poise under pressure and their ability to come together and take full advantage of a huge opportunity by just settling into what they do every day in the gym."
Washington was consistent all evening, only scoring under 9.800 six times. However, the GymDawgs truly hit their stride in the second half of the meet. Kristyn Hoffa and Maya Washington led the way on floor with 9.950 and 9.925 respectively. Amara Cunningham, Evanni Roberson, and Brenna Brooks each scored 9.825.
On beam, Evanni Roberson posted the highest score for Washington with a 9.900. No GymDawg scored under 9.800 on beam, with two career-highs set by two sophomores. Hannah Vandenkolk posted her third career-high of the season with a 9.850 and Meaghan Ruttan scored a 9.800 on beam for the first time in her career.
"Evanni's post-meet interview sums up this team," said Ray-Statz. "She voiced how excited and proud she was, but then she said, we have lots of goals and let's get back to work."
Up next, the GymDawgs will head back to California to take on Stanford in Palo Alto.
Make sure to follow the GymDawgs on Twitter with the username @UWGymnastics and on Instagram at uwgymnastics.
The Bruins have enjoyed plenty of gymnastics success in recent years. UCLA won the Pac-12 in both 2018 and 2019, as well as the NCAA championship in 2018, but the GymDawgs had answers all night in LA.
"To beat UCLA in their home arena for the first time in program history is every bit as incredible as it sounds," said head coach Elise Ray-Statz. "But what I'm most proud of is the team's poise under pressure and their ability to come together and take full advantage of a huge opportunity by just settling into what they do every day in the gym."
Washington was consistent all evening, only scoring under 9.800 six times. However, the GymDawgs truly hit their stride in the second half of the meet. Kristyn Hoffa and Maya Washington led the way on floor with 9.950 and 9.925 respectively. Amara Cunningham, Evanni Roberson, and Brenna Brooks each scored 9.825.
On beam, Evanni Roberson posted the highest score for Washington with a 9.900. No GymDawg scored under 9.800 on beam, with two career-highs set by two sophomores. Hannah Vandenkolk posted her third career-high of the season with a 9.850 and Meaghan Ruttan scored a 9.800 on beam for the first time in her career.
"Evanni's post-meet interview sums up this team," said Ray-Statz. "She voiced how excited and proud she was, but then she said, we have lots of goals and let's get back to work."
Up next, the GymDawgs will head back to California to take on Stanford in Palo Alto.
Hannah Vandenkolk just keeps getting better! Her 9.850 is her third career-high score of the season!#GymDawgs pic.twitter.com/F9FFXg5WbZ
— Washington Gymnastics (@UWGymnastics) February 1, 2020
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Make sure to follow the GymDawgs on Twitter with the username @UWGymnastics and on Instagram at uwgymnastics.
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