Wasatch Classic Afternoon Session

Recap

The Big Storyline: Standout performances from Jordan Chiles and Selena Harris propelled UCLA to a sweep of the afternoon session of the Wasatch Classic while cruising to one of the top scores of the 2023 season. The Bruins have yet to count a fall in 2023 and did not have a single fall en route to victory. Washington outdid its opening week score by over a point, led by a big 9.900 on floor from Lana Navarro as the Huskies upset the higher ranked Gophers—who’s best outing came from none other than Mya Hooten on floor with a 9.925. Boise State had a rough season debut, breaking 49 only on beam.

Implications: UCLA shoots up to No. 4 in the country and is now the highest ranked Pac-12 team. Washington and Minnesota should move up slightly while Boise State will make its debut it in the mid-30s.

Records: The Bruins totaled their highest team scores on the road since the 2019 season.

Preview

Current Rankings: No. 6 UCLA, No. 19 Minnesota, No. 25 Washington and Boise State in West Valley City, Utah

Why You Should Cancel Plans for It: After the Super 16 quad meets headlined Week 1, the Wasatch Classic highlights Week 2, with the Pac-12, Big Ten and MRGC all represented in the afternoon session. The Bruins will be the favorite after their impressive opening performance that saw them exceed expectations, and after doing the same, the Gophers will surely put up a fight. The Huskies started their season much stronger than years past and will look to capitalize on the momentum while it is the Broncos’ first opportunity of the season to show where the team stands.

What We’re Watching: Former top recruit Selena Harris excelled in her NCAA debut, hanging with the likes of Jordan Chiles in the all-around and posting the highest four-event total of any freshman in the first weekend. Hallie Remlinger stole the show on floor from star Mya Hooten in Minnesota’s opener, so look for a big total from the Gophers on that event. Washington got standout performances from Skylar Killough-Wilhelm and Amara Cunningham and will need both to lead the Huskies to make waves in this meet. Emily Lopez will be the face of a Boise State team with plenty of turnover this past offseason yet still plenty of potential as well.