Jordan Chiles has always thrived under pressure, but this time, the stakes are even higher. The UCLA star is making it clear—she and her team are coming for it all. After delivering a history-making performance at the Big Ten Championships, where UCLA shattered records with a staggering 198.450 team score, the message couldn’t be louder. The Bruins are on fire, and Chiles is leading the charge. But while the gymnastics world is still catching its breath, one of her teammates just took things to another level.
Macy McGowan, Chiles’ UCLA teammate, didn’t hold back after their dominant Big Ten showing. As the NCAA Gymnastics Finals approach, she dropped a bold, three-message warning that turned heads across the NCAA landscape. With the Finals looming, the energy inside the UCLA camp is undeniable. If their conference title victory was a statement, McGowan’s words made it crystal clear. The Bruins aren’t just here to compete. They’re here to conquer.
Fresh off their record-breaking triumph, McGowan took to Instagram to capture the moment, sharing photos of herself and her teammates proudly holding their Big Ten Championship trophy. But it was her caption that captured attention: “Just the warmup. #B1GCHAMPS.” Those four words weren’t just a celebration. They were a promise. The Bruins have no plans of slowing down, and with the NCAA Finals looming, McGowan’s message served as a warning to every team standing in their way.
Jordan Chiles is no stranger to high-pressure situations, and the Big Ten Championships on March 22 proved why she thrives in them. With UCLA chasing history, Chiles delivered yet another unforgettable performance, scoring a perfect 10 on her floor routine. Her third of the season and the 11th of her NCAA career. Every move, every landing, every second of her routine reinforced why she’s a force to be reckoned with.
But Chiles wasn’t the only Bruin making headlines. Brooklyn Moors joined the perfect 10 club for the first time in her career, tying with Chiles on the floor and showcasing just how deep UCLA’s roster runs. Meanwhile, Ciena Alipio delivered a flawless beam routine, earning her own perfect 10.
This championship wasn’t just about winning. It was about setting the tone for what’s next. UCLA didn’t just beat the competition; they dominated. Now, with the NCAA Finals on the horizon, the Bruins aren’t backing down. If their Big Ten performance was “just the warmup,” as McGowan put it, then the gymnastics world better be ready for what’s coming next.
Jordan and UCLA chasing NCAA Glory
Facing off against No. 9 Michigan State, UCLA Gymnastics didn’t just compete. They made history. The Bruins delivered a jaw-dropping 198.450, the highest team score ever recorded at the Big Ten Championships. Their superiority was emphasized with three flawless 10-point scores during their event. The victory involved three immaculate 10 scores that made this not just a title win but a clear declaration.
Chiles’ felt the memorable moment the most with her mother, Gina Chiles. Throughout all these years, Gina supported her daughter Jordan as her top cheerleader, who watched each routine and awarded every win as though she won it herself. Her daughter’s achievement of winning the first Big Ten Championship for UCLA brought out a flood of uncontainable happiness in her mother.
“All is right in the world!” she posted, overwhelmed with emotion. But that was just the beginning. She took to X, celebrating like only she could. “My voice is rough from all that screaming. Literally cheered THE WHOLE time,” she said. And honestly, who could blame her? Watching Jordan lead the Bruins to a historic victory was a dream come true.
All the excitement aside, Gina remained aware of the intense fight that her daughter had engaged in to reach this point. The championship schedule brought sudden danger to Jordan as she smashed her tailbone in a scooter fall during a wet weather incident near the start of the competition. Not exactly ideal timing before the biggest meet of the year. In typical Chiles determination, Jordan kept fighting and succeeded at warm-ups and podium sessions. At the crucial moment, she demonstrated why she is one of the most thrilling gymnasts in the sport.
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