By Larry Arreguin | LPL News Wire| January 25, 2026
EAST LANSING, MI (1-25-26) — In front of a near-capacity crowd of 9,887 at Breslin Center, No. 21 Michigan State Spartans came up just short in a marquee matchup, falling 197.425–196.900 to No. 5 UCLA Bruins. The meet lived up to its billing, remaining undecided until the final rotation.
UCLA was led by Olympic standout Jordan Chiles, who turned in one of the night’s defining moments with a perfect 10.000 on the floor exercise. Chiles also captured the all-around title with a meet-best 39.875, adding top scores on vault (9.975), uneven bars (9.950), and balance beam (9.950).
Michigan State matched UCLA rotation for rotation and showed impressive depth across all four events. The Spartans opened strong on vault, posting a 49.300 to keep pace early. Sage Kellerman (9.925) and Cady Duplissis (9.900) anchored the lineup, while Olivia Zsarmani followed closely with a 9.875.
UCLA created separation on the uneven bars with a 49.350, highlighted again by Chiles’ 9.950, but Michigan State responded on balance beam with a steady 49.275. Nikki Smith delivered one of the Spartans’ top routines of the night with a 9.925 on beam, while Lilia Cosman added a 9.900 to keep the margin razor thin.
Heading into the final rotation, the meet remained well within reach. Michigan State closed with a 49.350 on floor, led by MaKayla Tucker and Smith, who each scored 9.925. Stephanie Lebster added a 9.875, helping push the Spartans to their season-high total. UCLA, however, answered with a 49.450 on floor, punctuated by Chiles’ perfect score, sealing the narrow road victory.
In the all-around standings, Smith finished second overall with a 39.400, underscoring Michigan State’s balanced performance against one of the nation’s elite programs. Despite the loss, the Spartans’ total of 196.900 stands as one of their strongest showings of the season and signals continued momentum as Big Ten competition intensifies.
Detailed rotation and individual scores are available via the official meet score sheets.
EAST LANSING, MI (1-25-26) — UCLA’s Jordan Chiles delivers a perfect 10.0 on the floor exercise as the No. 5 Bruins edge No. 21 Michigan State 197.425–196.900 at Breslin Center.
EAST LANSING, MI (1-25-26) — UCLA’s Jordan Chiles delivers a perfect 10.0 on the floor exercise as the No. 5 Bruins edge No. 21 Michigan State 197.425–196.900 at Breslin Center.
EAST LANSING, MI (1-25-26) — UCLA’s Jordan Chiles delivers a perfect 10.0 on the floor exercise as the No. 5 Bruins edge No. 21 Michigan State 197.425–196.900 at Breslin Center.
EAST LANSING, MI (1-25-26) — UCLA’s Jordan Chiles delivers a perfect 10.0 on the floor exercise as the No. 5 Bruins edge No. 21 Michigan State 197.425–196.900 at Breslin Center.
EAST LANSING, MI (1-25-26) — UCLA’s Jordan Chiles delivers a perfect 10.0 on the floor exercise as the No. 5 Bruins edge No. 21 Michigan State 197.425–196.900 at Breslin Center. Sage Kellerman, MSU Gymnastics competing in the vault – score 9.925.
EAST LANSING, MI (1-25-26) — UCLA’s Jordan Chiles delivers a perfect 10.0 on the floor exercise as the No. 5 Bruins edge No. 21 Michigan State 197.425–196.900 at Breslin Center. Sage Kellerman, MSU Gymnastics competing in the vault – score 9.925.
EAST LANSING, MI (1-25-26) — UCLA’s Jordan Chiles delivers a perfect 10.0 on the floor exercise as the No. 5 Bruins edge No. 21 Michigan State 197.425–196.900 at Breslin Center. Sage Kellerman, MSU Gymnastics competing in the vault – score 9.925.
EAST LANSING, MI (1-25-26) — UCLA’s Jordan Chiles delivers a 9.975 on the vault as the No. 5 Bruins edge No. 21 Michigan State 197.425–196.900 at Breslin Center.
EAST LANSING, MI (1-25-26) — UCLA’s Ciena Alipio, scores a 9.850 on the floor exercise as the No. 5 Bruins edge No. 21 Michigan State 197.425–196.900 at Breslin Center.
EAST LANSING, MI (1-25-26) — MSU's MaKayla Tucker scores a 9.875 on the balance beam, as the No. 5 Bruins edge No. 21 Michigan State 197.425–196.900 at Breslin Center.
EAST LANSING, MI (1-25-26) — UCLA’s Sydney Barros delivers a 9.900 on the floor exercise as the No. 5 Bruins edge No. 21 Michigan State 197.425–196.900 at Breslin Center.
EAST LANSING, MI (1-25-26) — UCLA's tiana Sumanasekera scores a 9.850 on the floor excerise, as the No. 5 Bruins edge No. 21 Michigan State 197.425–196.900 at Breslin Center.
EAST LANSING, MI (1-25-26) — MSU's Stephanie Lebster scores a 9.875 on the floor exercise, as the No. 5 Bruins edge No. 21 Michigan State 197.425–196.900 at Breslin Center.
EAST LANSING, MI (1-25-26) — MSU's Stephanie Lebster scores a 9.875 on the floor exercise, as the No. 5 Bruins edge No. 21 Michigan State 197.425–196.900 at Breslin Center.
EAST LANSING, MI (1-25-26) — MSU's Lilia Cosman scores a 9.850 on the floor exercise, as the No. 5 Bruins edge No. 21 Michigan State 197.425–196.900 at Breslin Center.
EAST LANSING, MI (1-25-26) — MSU's Gabi Ortiz scores a 9.775 on the floor exercise, as the No. 5 Bruins edge No. 21 Michigan State 197.425–196.900 at Breslin Center.
EAST LANSING, MI (1-25-26) — UCLA’s Jordan Chiles delivers a perfect 10.0 on the floor exercise as the No. 5 Bruins edge No. 21 Michigan State 197.425–196.900 at Breslin Center.
EAST LANSING, MI (1-25-26) — MSU's Gabi Ortiz scores a 9.775 on the floor exercise, as the No. 5 Bruins edge No. 21 Michigan State 197.425–196.900 at Breslin Center.
EAST LANSING, MI (1-25-26) — UCLA’s Jordan Chiles delivers a 9.95 on the balance beam, as the No. 5 Bruins edge No. 21 Michigan State 197.425–196.900 at Breslin Center.
EAST LANSING, MI (1-25-26) — UCLA’s Jordan Chiles delivers a 9.95 on the balance beam, as the No. 5 Bruins edge No. 21 Michigan State 197.425–196.900 at Breslin Center.
EAST LANSING, MI (1-25-26) — UCLA’s Jordan Chiles delivers a 9.95 on the balance beam, as the No. 5 Bruins edge No. 21 Michigan State 197.425–196.900 at Breslin Center.
EAST LANSING, MI (1-25-26) — UCLA’s Jordan Chiles delivers a 9.95 on the balance beam, as the No. 5 Bruins edge No. 21 Michigan State 197.425–196.900 at Breslin Center.
EAST LANSING, MI (1-25-26) — MSU's MaKayla Tucker scores a 9.925 on the floor exercise, as the No. 5 Bruins edge No. 21 Michigan State 197.425–196.900 at Breslin Center.
EAST LANSING, MI (1-25-26) — MSU's MaKayla Tucker scores a 9.925 on the floor exercise, as the No. 5 Bruins edge No. 21 Michigan State 197.425–196.900 at Breslin Center.
EAST LANSING, MI (1-25-26) — MSU's MaKayla Tucker scores a 9.925 on the floor exercise, as the No. 5 Bruins edge No. 21 Michigan State 197.425–196.900 at Breslin Center.
EAST LANSING, MI (1-25-26) — UCLA’s Ciena Alipio delivers a 9.95 on the balance beam, as the No. 5 Bruins edge No. 21 Michigan State 197.425–196.900 at Breslin Center.
EAST LANSING, MI (1-25-26) — UCLA’s Ciena Alipio delivers a 9.95 on the balance beam, as the No. 5 Bruins edge No. 21 Michigan State 197.425–196.900 at Breslin Center.
EAST LANSING, MI (1-25-26) — MSU's Nikki Smith scores a 9.925 on the floor exercise, as the No. 5 Bruins edge No. 21 Michigan State 197.425–196.900 at Breslin Center.
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