No. 14 California women's gymnastics advanced to the NCAA regional finals by securing second place in the Tempe Regional semifinals. The Golden Bears will compete against No. 3 Florida, No. 6 Georgia, and No. 11 Michigan State in the round of 16 on Saturday night. Noteworthy performances included Tonya Paulsson, who achieved three scores of 9.900, and Sarah Lee, Abbey Scanlon, and Miki Aderinto, who each scored 9.800 on balance beam. California's final score was 196.675, finishing behind Florida's winning score of 198.125. The top two teams from the final will qualify for the NCAA Championships in Fort Worth, Texas.

By the Numbers
  • California scored 196.675, placing second, while Florida scored 198.125.
  • Tonya Paulsson achieved three scores of 9.900 throughout the competition.
  • California's floor rotation scored 49.375, the highest of the meet.
State of Play
  • California is set to face tough competition in the regional final.
  • Bears need to finish in the top two to qualify for the NCAA Championships.
What's Next

The Bears will prepare for the finals against top-ranked teams, aiming to replicate their strong performances. If they succeed, they will earn a spot in the upcoming NCAA Championships.

Bottom Line

The Golden Bears have demonstrated significant strength and skill, but they'll need to elevate their performance in the regional final to secure a chance at the national championship.