Florida Gators Secure Victory in Tri-Meet Against Utah and West Virginia
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Tri-Meet Success at WVU Coliseum
In a tightly contested tri-meet on the weekend of February 2, 2025, No. 2 Florida secured a victory over No. 4 Utah and West Virginia at the WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, West Virginia. With a score of 197.575, Florida emerged as the winner, narrowly edging out Utah, who finished second with 197.425. West Virginia took third place at 195.475. Florida’s victory pushes their current total to the ninth-highest score of the season.
Individual Excellence Determines Florida’s Triumph
Leanne Wong, a senior gymnast for the Gators, performed exceptionally, winning the all-around title with a score of 39.675. This marked her second all-around win of the season. Selena Harris-Miranda, a junior transfer, finished third in all-around with a score of 39.55. Utah’s Grace McCallum claimed second with a 39.575.
On the uneven bars, Wong and Anya Pilgrim shared the title with a perfect score of 9.925 each. Harris-Miranda anchored the vaulting effort with a score of 9.95, matching her season high, while Sloane Blakely maintained her form by also earning a 9.95 to secure the floor exercise title. Utah’s Ana Padurariu and Grace McCallum split the balance beam title with scores of 9.925.
Event-by-Event Breakdown
The Gators started the meet on the uneven bars, setting a season-high 49.525. Riley McCusker and Harris-Miranda both hit 9.9s, contributing to the team’s strong performance. Leanne Wong and Anya Pilgrim shared the bars title with their perfect scores.
The balance beam event saw Florida struggle slightly, resulting in a season-low 49.30. Sloane Blakely and Leanne Wong both scored 9.9 to tie for third overall. Skylar Draser lead off with a 9.875, also equaled by Anya Pilgrim.
On floor exercise, the team rebounded strongly, with all three gymnasts scoring 9.925 or better. Sloane Blakely took the floor exercise title with her 9.95, her third consecutive win this season. Leanne Wong and Selena Harris-Miranda shared second place with their 9.925 scores.
Vaulting concluded the meet strong for Florida, with Selena Harris-Miranda anchoring the lineup with her season-high 9.95. Freshman Ly Bui and Leanne Wong both matched their season highs of 9.925, finishing tied for third.
Player of the Night
Event Winners:
- Selena Harris-Miranda, UF 9.95 – Vault
- Makenna Smith, Utah 9.95 – Vault
- Anya Pilgrim, UF 9.925 – Bars
- Leanne Wong, UF 9.925 – Bars
- Grace McCallum, Utah 9.925 – Beam
- Ana Padurariu, Utah 9.925 – Beam
- Sloane Blakely, UF 9.95 – Floor
- Leanne Wong, UF 39.675 – All-Around
Performance Highlights
Current Standings
Florida’s current record stands at 6-1 overall, including a 1-1 performance in the SEC. West Virginia’s record marks 1-5 overall and 0-2 in the Big 12, while Utah’s tally reads 7-4 overall and 3-0 in the Big 12.
Series History
Historically, Utah leads the series with a count of 36-21-1, whereas Florida holds the advantage over West Virginia with 35-1.
National Rankings
As of the latest update, Florida stands No. 2 according to the Jan. 27 Road to Nationals standings. Utah ranks No. 4.
Next on the Agenda
Florida will continue their road trip with a match against No. 13 Arkansas on Friday, February 7. The exhibition is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET at Bud Walton Arena and will be aired on the SEC Network. Arkansas lost to No. 1 Oklahoma in their previous match 197.825-195.975, but they have shown resilience, securing an SEC victory over LSU on January 24.
Meet Details
- Meet: No. 2 Florida vs. No. 13 Arkansas
- When: Friday, February 7 at 7 p.m. ET
- Venue: Bud Walton Arena
- TV/Stream: SEC Network
- Live Scoring: Virtius
Final Scores Recap
| No. 2 Florida at West Virginia with No. 4 Utah Final Team Totals |
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| Feb. 2, 2025 ● WVU Coliseum (2,798) | |||||
| Team | Vault | Bars | Beam | Floor | Total |
| Florida | 49.400 | 49.525 | 49.350 | 49.300 | 197.575 |
| Utah | 49.225 | 49.300 | 49.525 | 49.375 | 197.425 |
| West Virginia | 48.575 | 48.675 | 49.000 | 49.225 | 195.475 |
Conclusion
The Florida Gators showcased remarkable team unity and individual excellence, securing an important victory in their tri-meet against Utah and West Virginia. Their consistent skill level and competitive edge are evident across all events, positioning them well as they prepare to face No. 13 Arkansas in their next outing.
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