In the first rotation on balance beam, the Spartans posted a high score of 49.500, leading the rotation. Senior Gabrielle Stephen earned a perfect score of 10.000, sticking her landing and bringing the crowd to its feet. The remaining five Spartans scored 9.800 or above.

Stephen and UCLA junior Ciena Alipio tied for co-champions on balance beam, both scoring 10.000.

In the second rotation, senior Skyla Schulte’s high-energy floor routine earned a 9.975, marking her third career-high 9.975. MSU posted the highest rotation score of 49.600.

After two rotations, the Spartans held the lead with a running score of 99.100. UCLA followed with 98.900, Michigan with 98.650, and Minnesota with 98.575.

In the third rotation on vault, junior Olivia Zsarmani earned a 9.975, winning the vault championship. The Spartans had a running score of 148.675.

Heading into the final rotation, MSU held a slim lead of 0.025. UCLA trailed closely with a running score of 148.650, followed by Michigan at 148.200 and Minnesota at 147.900. Any team could win at this point.

In the final rotation on uneven bars, junior Sage Kellerman delivered a standout performance with a nailed landing of 9.950. Junior Nikki Smith and Stephen each scored 9.900.

After the final rotation, MSU couldn’t maintain its lead and fell behind UCLA by 0.30. UCLA won the Big Ten Championship with a final score of 198.450. MSU finished second with 198.150, Minnesota placed third with 197.425, and Michigan was fourth with 197.325 in the evening session.

Looking ahead, MSU women’s gymnastics will compete in the NCAA Regionals from April 2-6.