Jade Carey’s time at Gill Coliseum isn’t over just yet, but she made sure her Senior Night was nothing short of spectacular. The two-time Olympic gold medalist delivered a historic performance, setting both a career and school record in the all-around competition. With a dominant 39.925 all-around score—just 0.075 points shy of perfection—Carey led Oregon State to a season-high total of 197.700 in their dual meet victory over Air Force. Carey wowed the crowd with two flawless routines, earning a pair of perfect 10s. But do you think this nearly perfect score wasn’t the only jaw-dropping moment of the night? Well, it was not.
Her performance was electric, and the atmosphere inside Gill Coliseum reflected the significance of the occasion. And here’s a fun fact: only one college gymnast has ever achieved a perfect 40.00 in their senior year. Carey came incredibly close to joining that elite company. The celebration didn’t end on the mat. After the meet, Carey took to Instagram to share snapshots from her special night. The photos captured her beaming with joy, celebrating alongside fellow seniors Natalie Briones, Sage Thompson, Karlie Chavez, and Kaitlin Garcia—complete with a stylish pink cowboy hat. There were also touching moments of her being honored by Oregon State’s coaches and staff, highlighting the deep bond she’s formed with the program.
Carey’s heartfelt caption summed it all up: “a (senior) day to remember forever as always, go beavs!!” Oregon State honored a total of nine gymnasts on Senior Night, making the evening even more special. While this celebration was a major milestone, the Beavers still have one home meet left this season against Fisk next Friday, giving Carey and her teammates one last chance to dazzle their home crowd.
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