No. 4 Red Rocks Has Strong Performance In Big Win Over No. 3 Oklahoma
Jan 14, 2022, 9:07 PM | Updated: 9:07 pm
(Kristin Murphy, Deseret News)
(Kristin Murphy, Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY – The fourth ranked Red Rocks had a strong performance all-around and was able to take down No. 3 Oklahoma at the Huntsman Center on Friday.
Utah knocked off the Sooners 197.775-196.650. That is the highest score in NCAA this season so far.
Red Rocks freshman Grace McCallum won the all-around title in the meet with a 39.675.
First Rotation
The Red Rocks started the meet on the vault, while the Sooners were on bars. Lucy Stanhope was near a perfect 10, finishing with a 9.925. Grace McCallum and Cammy Hall both had great performances with a 9.90 each. Alexia Burch added a 9.875, along with a 9.850 from Jaedyn Rucker.
Grace McCallum's first routine in the Huntsman Center ➡️ STUCK!
She brings in another 9.90 to close out the rotation! pic.twitter.com/0EQWdbh3HL
— Utah Gymnastics (@UtahGymnastics) January 15, 2022
For the Sooners, Audrey Davis had a 9.925 to lead the way. Jordan Bowers and Karrie Thomas chipped in scores of 9.90 each.
After the first rotation, the two teams were tied at 49.450.
Tied through one rotation! If you aren't watching, you should 😅#L22L pic.twitter.com/0Imngdtc81
— Utah Gymnastics (@UtahGymnastics) January 15, 2022
Second Rotation
Utah moved over to bars on the second rotation, with OU competing on vault. Sage Thompson led the Red Rocks with a 9.925. Maile O’Keefe and Grace McCallum each added a 9.875. Cristal Isa posted a score of 9.850.
This bar routine 🤩 Sage Thompson puts on a show and scores a 9.925!
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📲 https://t.co/HQBTRkHEDL pic.twitter.com/NPZTY0Toh4— Utah Gymnastics (@UtahGymnastics) January 15, 2022
For Oklahoma, Jordan Bowers had a 9.975 to lead the way. Katherine Levasseur recorded a 9.950, while Sheridan Ramsey dropped a score of 9.825.
At the end of the second rotation, Utah was up 98.800-98.775.
Utes take the lead at the halfway mark 98.800-98.775 🙌#L22L pic.twitter.com/RtyuZvN2Np
— Utah Gymnastics (@UtahGymnastics) January 15, 2022
Third Rotation
The Red Rocks went over to the beam, while Oklahoma was on the floor. Utah had a great rotation with three gymnasts recording a 9.925, including Grace McCallum, Cristal Isa and Maile O’Keefe. Abby Paulson chipped in a 9.900, along with a 9.800 from Adrienne Randall.
Just beautiful stuff from Maile per usual 🙌 9.925 for our beam anchor!
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📲 https://t.co/HQBTRkHEDL pic.twitter.com/eVhFWVPtp5— Utah Gymnastics (@UtahGymnastics) January 15, 2022
The Sooners were led by Jordan Bowers with a 9.90. Bell Johnson and Carly Woodard each posted a score of 9.875, with Audrey Davis recording a 9.825.
Through three rotations, Utah held a 148.275-147.975 advantage.
Ahead after three… now let's finish this 😤#L22L pic.twitter.com/S5LcbrKO0H
— Utah Gymnastics (@UtahGymnastics) January 15, 2022
Fourth Rotation
Utah ended the meet on the floor, with the Sooners wrapping up on the beam. Grace McCallum was outstanding on the floor exercise with a 9.975. Jaedyn Rucker and Sydney Soloski each dropped a score of 9.925. Maile O’Keefe posted a 9.850.
ARE U KIDDING ME GRACE MCCALLUM 😱 It's a 9.975 for Grace!!!
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📲 https://t.co/HQBTRkHEDL pic.twitter.com/ffaLtEUsgo— Utah Gymnastics (@UtahGymnastics) January 15, 2022
Ragan Smith led OU with a 9.975. Jenna Dunn dropped in a score of 9.925 and Audrey Davis added a 9.850.
The Red Rocks improved their record to 4-0 this season. They will dive into Pac-12 action when they host Arizona State on Friday, January 21 at 7 p.m. MT on the Pac-12 Network.
Trevor Allen is a Utah Utes Insider for KSLSports.com, Co-Host of Faith, Family and Football podcast with Clark Phillips III and host of the Crimson Corner podcast. Follow him on Twitter: @TrevorASports.
