For the first time in more than 20 years, UCLA fell to Arizona State in a two point margin during the 2022 regular season. Now, a new energy seizes the Bruins as their season has struck the records as their best start in 18 years. Arizona State is breaking their consistency curse and making steady improvement in their team scores looking to repeat.
Going against Utah last week, Janelle took a bold move by putting in freshmen, Maddie Anyimi and Clara Wren. But despite a loss it looks like the Bruins are preparing for the long run by giving experience to multiple parts of the roster. From injury returners like Emily Lee and Margzetta Frazier, to new additions, UCLA, as always, exudes talent and they are using it to their fullest extent. Selena Harris has rocked the lineups, competing all-around at every meet alongside Jordan Chiles. Will Harris or Chiles take a break this meet or will their all-around reign continue? On the other side of Bruin discussion, the roster has taken a heavy hit of five injuries, the most recent being Katie McNamara with a torn ACL. Frida Esparza is out of her arm sling and seen on Instagram training beam, while she’ll likely not compete today, keep an eye out for the future.
Arizona State tied their season high of a 196.8 last week…
