UCLA gymnastics aims for perfect ‘sidelineography’ at NCAA regionals
2 years, 9 months ago

UCLA gymnastics aims for perfect ‘sidelineography’ at NCAA regionals

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UCLA’s Ana Padurariu is congratulated after her performance on the balance beam during a gymnastics meet on Jan. 30 at Pauley Pavilion. Needing their best meets of the year to stay in national championship contention, UCLA will rely on its sideline energy to fortify its “Bruin bubble” during an eight-team, two-round NCAA regional beginning Thursday. And our team thrives in that environment.” UCLA calls the successful ecosystem its “Bruin bubble.” At Pauley Pavilion, it’s easy to create. They worked on dancing along with a teammate’s routine while standing shoulder-to-shoulder, hoping the perfect postseason “sidelineography” can help carry them to nationals.

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UCLA gymnastics advances to NCAA championships with second-place regional finish
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UCLA gymnastics advances to NCAA championships with second-place regional finish

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