Thursday, December 18

Walk-on UCLA gymnast sidelined for season due to torn tendon in finger

Although she didn’t know it right away, Ellette Craddock’s season was over before it had even begun. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore gymnast Ellette Craddock was looking forward to competing as a second-year, but a severed tendon in her finger ended her season. UCLA was counting on strong performances from Craddock at uneven bars. The injury has forced her to take a different approach to her role on the team.


Senior Vanessa Zamarripa looks to build on a performance last weekend in which she won the uneven bars and tied for first on beam.

UCLA gymnasts step up after injuries befall team

Although neither their scores nor their attitudes would suggest it, the UCLA gymnastics team’s active roster is looking sparse. Two victorious meets into the season, the No. Read more...

Photo: Senior Vanessa Zamarripa looks to build on a performance last weekend in which she won the uneven bars and tied for first on beam.

Senior Vanessa Zamarripa looks to build on a performance last weekend in which she won the uneven bars and tied for first on beam.


Gymnasts vaulted by recent win, seek repeat over rival Utah

UCLA gymnastics isn’t sure whether it wants history to repeat itself as the team prepares to host Utah, its Pac-12 rival, Saturday in Pauley Pavilion. Read more...

Photo: Despite winning an event in the season-opening win against Southern Utah, UCLA junior Olivia Courtney joins the rest of the Bruins in their hopes to improve their performances this week.


Gymnast Sam Peszek tears Achille’s tendon, out for season

The UCLA gymnastics team received some bad news this week – junior Samantha Peszek will not compete this year after tearing her right Achilles tendon at a practice before winter break. Read more...

Photo: Pictured at last year’s NCAA Gymnastics Championships in Duluth, Ga., junior Sam Peszek will not compete for the rest of the UCLA gymnastics season after tearing her Achilles tendon in practice before winter break.





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