Gymnastics

Red Rocks break through with 198.025 in rivalry win over BYU

Utah gymnastics beat BYU with their best performance of the season, scoring a 198.025 in the latest chapter of the storied rivalry.

By Sean Stetson, Sports Writer | February 17, 2026

The Red Rocks did not just beat BYU on Friday night. They broke through. No. 12 Utah posted its first 198 of the season, defeating No. 23 BYU 198.025 to 196.025 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in...

Ella Zirbes leads Red Rocks to win in home opener

Zirbes shone in the all-around Friday as No. 5 Utah topped Minnesota and Iowa at the Huntsman Center to begin the 2026 season.

By Sean Stetson, Sports Writer | January 5, 2026

Ella Zirbes delivered the defining routine of the night Friday, closing the meet with a 9.90 on floor to lead No. 5 Utah gymnastics to a 196.625 victory over No. 15 Minnesota and No. 22 Iowa...

Utah Gymnastics opens the 2025 season with renewed purpose and upgrades

The Red Rocks return stronger in 2025 with higher difficulty, emerging sophomore leaders and a demanding early-season schedule.

By Sean Stetson, Sports Writer | December 8, 2025

The way last season ended still lingers for Utah gymnastics, not as a burden but as motivation. The Red Rocks left the NCAA Championships with a fourth place finish, even after delivering the top score...

A 2024 Year in Review for Utah’s Excelling Athletics

These programs shone in postseason play and positively represented the University of Utah during a strong year of athletics in 2024.

By John Leone, Sports Editor | June 4, 2025

The University of Utah has a prestigious athletics history with a strong supporting fan base. Despite a down year for the football and men’s basketball teams, the Utes showed out when it came...

Navigating the NIL Era: How the University of Utah Is Strategizing Success

The addition of NIL in college athletics has added monetary elements to what was once just a ball game and has completely changed the landscape of the NCAA.

By John Leone, Sports Editor | May 9, 2025

This article originally appeared in the Money print issue, in stands March 2025. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date. The landscape of collegiate athletics changed drastically...

Utah Gymnastics Advance to NCAA Championship

The fourth-ranked Red Rocks came from behind, rising from fourth to first to advance to the NCAA Championship.

By Sean Stetson, Sports Writer | April 21, 2025

The University of Utah gymnastics team has advanced to the NCAA Championship after another storybook comeback. The Red Rocks scored a 197.7625 to take first place in the meet. Utah, along with UCLA, will...

The Red Rocks Punch Ticket to NCAA Championship Once Again

The fourth-ranked Red Rocks clinched their 49th straight NCAA Championship appearance in a NCAA Regional Final comeback, Saturday night at the Jon M. Hunstman Center in Salt Lake City

By Sean Stetson, Sports Writer | April 9, 2025

The fourth-ranked Red Rocks punched their ticket to the NCAA Championship with a 197.825 score after a dramatic come-from-behind win in the NCAA Regional Final, Saturday night at the Jon M. Huntsman Center...

Red Rocks Secure Spot in NCAA Regional Final Saturday

The fourth-ranked Red Rocks earned a spot in Saturday's NCAA Regional Final after a 197.650 tie with the University of Denver

By Sean Stetson, Sports Writer | April 5, 2025

The fourth-ranked Red Rocks scored a 197.650 to tie and advance to the NCAA Regional Finals with the University of Denver, Thursday night at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City. Utah...

Utah Red Rocks Named Big 12 Champions

The No. 4 Red Rocks scored a 197.775 to win the Big 12 Championship Saturday afternoon at the Maverick Center in West Valley City.

By Sean Stetson, Sports Writer | March 24, 2025

On Saturday, the fourth-ranked Red Rocks won the Big 12 Championship with a score of 197.775 at the Maverick Center in West Valley City. This marks Utah's second Big 12 championship in as many...

No. 5 Red Rocks Dominate in Win Against No. 4 UCLA

Fifth-ranked Utah Red Rocks beat the fourth-ranked UCLA Bruins, 198.100 to 197.425 on Senior Night in front of sold out crowd at the Jon. M Hunstman Center.

By Sean Stetson, Sports Writer | March 19, 2025

The fifth-ranked Red Rocks defeated the fourth-ranked UCLA Bruins 198.100 to 197.425 Saturday night at the Jon. M. Huntsman in Salt Lake City. Utah celebrated "Senior Night" in front of a stadium of 15,558,...