Red Rocks Come From Behind to Secure Victory in the Desert
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Mistakes, though mostly minor, seemed to plague the University of Utah Red Rocks gymnastics team in their matchup against the much improved Arizona State Sun Devils, leading to a dramatic road victory for the #3 Red Rocks, while securing their third straight cumulative score of 197.000+. Sophomore Abby Paulson’s 9.850 on the uneven bars was hindered by a slightly off kilter initial handstand, but was otherwise perfect, helping set the tone early, which was needed after freshman Alain Sabado had an awkward fall while attempting to transition from the lower bar to the higher bar, resulting in a 9.200. Subpar dismounts became the trend as the first rotation wore on with a trio of 9.825s from seniors Alexia Burch and Maile O’Keefe and sophomore Emilie LeBlanc before junior anchor Cristal Isa came through with a solid 9.900.
Maile O Keefe got her first 10.0 of the season and the No. 4 Red Rocks remain undefeated in Pac-12 play after a late Saturday meet in the Huntsman Center.
Coming off its first loss in two seasons, the No. 6 Red Rocks bounced back to overwhelm Arizona in the first Pac-12 meet of the 2021 season to claim a 197.075-195.650 win at an empty Huntsman Center.
Red Rocks Fall Flat in Oklahoma
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A nationally televised matchup between the #3 University of Utah Red Rocks and the #2 Oklahoma Sooners delivered all the thrills and drama one would expect between two powerhouse programs. Starting the afternoon on bars as the visiting opponent, the Red Rocks quickly jumped out to a 49.275-49.150 lead over the #2 ranked Oklahoma Sooners thanks to a trio of 8.875’s from sophomore Maile O’Keefe, junior Cristal Isa and senior Emelie LeBlanc. The hot start saw all six Red Rock competitors score a 9.800 or better, with freshman Alain Sabado falling victim to the dropped score with a team-low 9.800.