No. 16 California women's gymnastics triumphed in the Cal Quad Meet on Senior Day, scoring 197.175. This represented the Bears' third consecutive meet scoring above 197, surpassing Washington, Pennsylvania, and UC Davis. Despite a slow start on vault, they recovered impressively in subsequent rotations, particularly on uneven bars and balance beam, where they posted their best scores of the day. Annalise Newman-Achee earned gold in the all-around with a score of 39.550. The Bears concluded the regular season with a 16-5 record and are heading to the postseason in Greensboro, North Carolina.

By the Numbers
  • Cal's team score: 197.175
  • Best event score on uneven bars: 49.475
  • All-around champion: Annalise Newman-Achee with 39.550
Yes, But

The Bears started the meet weakly on vault, bringing some concern about their performance, which contrasted sharply with their subsequent event successes.

State of Play
  • California is ranked No. 16 and recorded a significant win against three other teams.
  • The team has shown consistent improvement, achieving three consecutive high scores.
What's Next

California will participate in the ACC Championships next weekend, where they aim to carry their momentum into postseason competitions.

Bottom Line

The Bears' strong performance on Senior Day highlights their potential as they head into postseason, with an opportunity to build on their recent successes.