
There is far more room to fall than to grow when a team finishes one step from the top.
UCLA gymnastics learned that reality quickly.
After climbing from a 17th-place finish in 2024 to becoming national runners-up in 2025, the Bruins boast high expectations, especially the seniors.

This post was updated Jan. 3 at 8:45 p.m.
USC guard Londynn Jones had only started in two games this season – until Saturday night.
Jones traded crosstown rivals following UCLA’s historic 2024-2025 March Madness run, when she left the Bruins to join the Trojans.



Junior Molly Brascia extends her legs in front of her while in the air during a dive. (Courtesy of UCLA Athletics)
Roster turnover is one of the few things guaranteed in college sports.
And the Bruins lost substantial talent to graduation and the transfer portal after last season.
This post was updated Jan. 3 at 7:14 p.m.
Too little, too late.
Despite a miraculous second-half effort – which saw the Bruins cut the deficit from 24 to as little as four with 3:13 remaining in the contest – UCLA men’s basketball (10-4, 2-1 Big Ten) flatlined 74-61 to No.

