Big Ten Gymnasts Earn All-America Honors – UCLA and Michigan State Shine
ROSEMONT, Ill. – Ten female gymnasts from Big Ten Conference schools have been named to the Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Association’s (WCGA) All-America teams for the 2025 season. This recognition solidifies the conference’s presence on the national stage and highlights the talent within the Big Ten.
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The WCGA utilizes National Qualifying Scores (NQS) to determine the members of the first and second teams.
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How the All-America Teams Are Determined
First team accolades are awarded to the top eight finishers, plus ties, of the NCAA regular season on all four events and the all-around. Second team honors are granted to gymnasts who finish ninth through sixteenth, plus ties. This dual-tiered system allows the WCGA to recognize a broader range of exceptional performances.
UCLA Dominates, Michigan State Makes a Statement
UCLA showcased dominance within the Big Ten, leading the conference with six All-America selections.
Jordan Chiles emerged as a standout performer, earning first-team honors on vault, uneven bars, and floor exercise. She also secured second-team recognition in the all-around.
UCLA First Team All-Americans
- Vault: Nikki Smith (Michigan State), Sage Kellerman (Michigan State), Jordan Chiles (UCLA)
- Uneven Bars: Jordan Chiles (UCLA), Frida Esparza (UCLA)
- Balance Beam: Emma Malabuyo (UCLA)
- Floor Exercise: Jordan Chiles (UCLA), Brooklyn Moors (UCLA)
UCLA Second Team All-Americans
- All-Around: Jordan Chiles (UCLA)
- Vault: Chae Campbell (UCLA), Olivia Zsarmani (Michigan State)
- Uneven Bars: Sage Kellerman (Michigan State)
- Balance Beam: Ciena Alipio (UCLA), Chae Campbell (UCLA)
- Floor Exercise: Mya Hooten (Minnesota)
Conference Standouts Beyond UCLA
Michigan State contributed three gymnasts to the All-America list, with Sage Kellerman earning spots on both the first and second teams, notably for vault and uneven bars.
Minnesota’s Mya Hooten was recognized on the second team for her performance on the floor exercise.
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Ultimately, these selections represent the best of collegiate gymnastics across the nation.
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The 2025 NCAA Gymnastics Championships will undoubtedly feature fierce competition, with these All-America athletes poised to lead their teams.
FAQ
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What are the WCGA All-America teams?
The WCGA All-America teams recognize the top gymnasts in collegiate women’s gymnastics based on National Qualifying Scores (NQS).
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How are the teams determined?
First team recognition is given to the top 8 finishers (plus ties) across all events and the all-around. Second team honors are awarded to those finishing 9th-16th (plus ties).
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Which teams had the most All-America selections?
UCLA led the Big Ten with six All-America selections, followed by Michigan State with three and Minnesota with one.
Pro Tip: Keep an eye on NQS scores leading up to the NCAA Championships to get a stronger sense of who is performing at the highest level.
Did you know? The WCGA All-America selection process is a culmination of consistent performance throughout the season, rewarding gymnasts who demonstrate excellence across multiple events.
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