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Dancing with the Stars alum Jordan Chiles owns Saturday night as UCLA dominates originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Jordan Chiles has spent the last year proving she can thrive on any stage placed in front of her.
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Saturday night, she reminded everyone that the balance beam still belongs to her.
Chiles opened the NCAA season with a dominant, tone-setting performance, sweeping all four event titles and the all-around as UCLA surged late to win the Best of the West Quad at Alaska Airlines Arena. The Bruins closed the meet with a massive 49.525 on beam to finish first with a 196.975.
Only weeks removed from finishing third on Dancing with the Stars alongside partner Ezra Sosa, Chiles returned to collegiate competition looking fully in rhythm. The confidence translated instantly.
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She won vault with a 9.900, tied for first on uneven bars at 9.925, captured floor exercise with a 9.925, and saved her best for last. On beam, Chiles delivered one of her cleanest NCAA routines, earning a 10.0 from one judge and a 9.975 final score that sealed the meet.
UCLA’s climb built steadily. The Bruins opened on floor with a 49.075, highlighted by Chiles and freshman Tiana Sumanasekera’s 9.850 collegiate debut. Vault tightened the race, with all six Bruins scoring 9.800 or higher. Bars became the turning point, as a 49.225 pushed UCLA into first place.
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By the final rotation, the moment belonged to Chiles.
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Already the owner of three NCAA championships and a 2024 Olympic gold medal with Team USA in Paris, Chiles began another season by sweeping the meet and setting the standard.
Next up, UCLA faces No. 1 Oklahoma, No. 2 LSU, and No. 5 Utah on Jan. 10 in a nationally televised quad on ABC.
Jordan Chiles didn’t just return. She took control.
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