“We were just fighting to not give away deductions, instead of releasing ourselves to be brilliant,” Kondos Field said. “That’s the difference between a 9.8, and a 9.95 or a 10.” That difference cost UCLA its undefeated season.
The two teams were tied at 148.200. It would come down to the final rotation.
“ESPN, you’re welcome,” Kondos Field said. “Could not have asked for a better story line going into the last event.” Last year’s regular-season matchup between the two teams saw four straight 10s in the final rotation. Oklahoma won by a tenth of a point. This time, the Sooners stepped up again, with five scores of 9.9 or better on floor.With the win on the line Sunday, the Bruins took no risks. They are the top-ranked team in the country on beam, but only Ohashi and junior Grace Glenn scored 9.9 or higher.
At a news conference after the meet, Kondos Field shared how she had hoped to go undefeated in her final season — the one achievement that has eluded her in her in 28 years as UCLA’s coach. It was a goal the Bruins set before the season started, a goal they have vocalized after several meets this year.
But Kondos Field offered another point — maybe it’s better that the team lost. The disappointment is a reminder not to grow complacent, as UCLA prepares for the Pac-12 Conference and NCAA championships.The Sports Report NewsletterThe best, most interesting and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond.
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