The UC Davis gymnastics team competed in its home opener against San Jose State at the University Credit Union Center in Davis, California, on Saturday. While San Jose State took the overall win with a score of 195.075, UC Davis finished with 193.830. Aggie gymnast Amelia Moneymaker secured the all-around title with a score of 39.225.
Moneymaker Leads Aggies
Moneymaker’s performance was the highlight of the meet for UC Davis. She won both the bars competition with a 9.825 and the beam competition with a 9.850, contributing significantly to her all-around victory. This win extends Moneymaker’s school record to 18 times achieving an all-around score above 39.000, and marks the second consecutive meet she has surpassed that threshold.
Milla Gideon contributed to the Aggies’ performance with a second-place finish on bars, scoring 9.800. Sierra Muns also had a strong showing, earning a 9.800 on floor exercise, the highest score for UC Davis in that event, and placing second overall on floor.
Event Breakdown
San Jose State secured the top scores in vault (49.050), bars (48.325), and beam (48.925). UC Davis achieved its highest team score on beam with 48.700. San Jose State also won floor exercise with a score of 48.425, while UC Davis finished with 48.450.
Detailed scores show Kaviana Jurries of San Jose State led vault with 9.850, while Amelia Moneymaker scored 9.800 for UC Davis. Other notable Aggie scores included Alana Kim (9.775) on vault, and Chloe Gann and Avah Reichow both with 9.750.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the meet?
San Jose State won with a score of 195.075, while UC Davis finished with 193.830.
Who won the all-around title?
Amelia Moneymaker of UC Davis won the all-around title with a score of 39.225.
Where was the meet held?
The meet was held at the University Credit Union Center in Davis, California.
As the season progresses, will the Aggies be able to build on Moneymaker’s success and close the gap with competitors like San Jose State?