{"id":211078,"date":"2026-03-09T02:49:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T02:49:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/211078\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T02:49:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T02:49:10","slug":"gymnastics-takes-down-uc-davis-to-reclaim-series-lead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/211078\/","title":{"rendered":"GYMNASTICS TAKES DOWN UC DAVIS TO RECLAIM SERIES LEAD"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                        Story Links&#13;<br \/>\n                        &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                     DAVIS, Calif. \u2014 Wins by <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/sarah-lutrel\/8939\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"8939\" target=\"_blank\">Sarah Lutrel<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/kara-houghton\/8936\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"8936\" target=\"_blank\">Kara Houghton<\/a> propelled the Sacramento State gymnastics team to a 194.175-192.550 win over UC Davis on Sunday at the University Credit Union Center. The win, which was the second over the Aggies this season, returned the all-time series lead to the Hornets (64-63). The victory was also the first at the UCUC since 2019.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nSacramento State never trailed in the meet, scoring 48.475 on bars in the first rotation. Freshman <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/kayla-herrera\/10535\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"10535\" target=\"_blank\">Kayla Herrera<\/a> led off with a 9.700 and was followed by a 9.725 from Lutrel. The team got a boost with a season-high tying 9.825 from <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/jillianne-lastra\/8938\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"8938\" target=\"_blank\">Jillianne Lastra<\/a> before Houghton won the event title with a 9.900. The victory was her second of the season on bars this season and the 10th over her career in the event.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nThe Hornets extended their lead in the second rotation with a 48.275 on vault while the Aggies scored 47.775 on bars. Lutrel scored a season-high 9.825 to win the vault title for the second time in 2026 and the 10th of her career. <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/cady-gaumont\/10534\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"10534\" target=\"_blank\">Cady Gaumont<\/a> tied for third at 9.725.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nSacramento State&#8217;s highest event total of the meet came on floor where the team totaled 48.800. The lineup was led by the senior duo of Lutrel and Houghton who each received 9.800s to tie for third place. <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/emily-countryman\/10533\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"10533\" target=\"_blank\">Emily Countryman<\/a> scored 9.775 for the second-consecutive meet.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nDespite counting a fall on beam, the Hornets still managed a 48.625 on beam in the final rotation. Lutrel and Houghton, once again, led the team with each scoring 9.850 to tie for second. <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/athena-jones\/8937\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"8937\" target=\"_blank\">Athena Jones<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/kaela-copeland\/8953\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"8953\" target=\"_blank\">Kaela Copeland<\/a> were not far behind at 9.800 to tie for fifth place.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nLutrel returned to the all-around lineup for the first time since Feb. 9 and scored a season-high 39.200. That total is her best since totaling 39.275 at the 2024 MPSF Championships.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nSacramento State will wrap up its regular season with a dual meet at Washington on Mar. 13. The team will then head to the MPSF Championships on Mar. 21 in Cedar City, Utah.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nTeam Results<br \/>\n1. Sacramento State 194.175<br \/>\n2. UC Davis 192.550<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nVault<br \/>\n1. <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/sarah-lutrel\/8939\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"8939\" target=\"_blank\">Sarah Lutrel<\/a>, SAC, 9.825; 3. <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/cady-gaumont\/10534\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"10534\" target=\"_blank\">Cady Gaumont<\/a> 9.725; T5. <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/athena-jones\/8937\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"8937\" target=\"_blank\">Athena Jones<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/rose-wilson\/8944\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"8944\" target=\"_blank\">Rose Wilson<\/a> 9.600; T7. <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/kayla-herrera\/10535\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"10535\" target=\"_blank\">Kayla Herrera<\/a> 9.525; 9. <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/maliyah-james\/8948\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"8948\" target=\"_blank\">Maliyah James<\/a> 9.500.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nBars<br \/>\n1. <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/kara-houghton\/8936\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"8936\" target=\"_blank\">Kara Houghton<\/a>, SAC, 9.900; 3. <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/jillianne-lastra\/8938\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"8938\" target=\"_blank\">Jillianne Lastra<\/a> 9.825; T4. <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/sarah-lutrel\/8939\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"8939\" target=\"_blank\">Sarah Lutrel<\/a> 9.725; T6. <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/kayla-herrera\/10535\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"10535\" target=\"_blank\">Kayla Herrera<\/a> 9.700; 9. <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/mckenna-carnesi\/8946\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"8946\" target=\"_blank\">McKenna Carnesi<\/a> 9.325; 12. <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/chloe-cohen\/8933\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"8933\" target=\"_blank\">Chloe Cohen<\/a> 8.650.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nBeam<br \/>\n1. Amelia Moneymaker, UCD, 9.875; T2. <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/sarah-lutrel\/8939\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"8939\" target=\"_blank\">Sarah Lutrel<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/kara-houghton\/8936\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"8936\" target=\"_blank\">Kara Houghton<\/a> 9.850; T5. <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/athena-jones\/8937\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"8937\" target=\"_blank\">Athena Jones<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/kaela-copeland\/8953\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"8953\" target=\"_blank\">Kaela Copeland<\/a>, 9.800; 10. <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/kaitlyn-driessen\/8950\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"8950\" target=\"_blank\">Kaitlyn Driessen<\/a> 9.325; 11. <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/emily-countryman\/10533\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"10533\" target=\"_blank\">Emily Countryman<\/a> 8.950.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nFloor<br \/>\n1. Amelia Moneymaker, UCD, 9.900; T3. <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/sarah-lutrel\/8939\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"8939\" target=\"_blank\">Sarah Lutrel<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/kara-houghton\/8936\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"8936\" target=\"_blank\">Kara Houghton<\/a> 9.800; 5. <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/emily-countryman\/10533\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"10533\" target=\"_blank\">Emily Countryman<\/a> 9.775; T6. <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/athena-jones\/8937\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"8937\" target=\"_blank\">Athena Jones<\/a> 9.750; 8. <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/kaela-copeland\/8953\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"8953\" target=\"_blank\">Kaela Copeland<\/a> 9.675; 9. <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/cady-gaumont\/10534\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"10534\" target=\"_blank\">Cady Gaumont<\/a> 9.600.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nAll-Around<br \/>\n1. Amelia Moneymaker, UCD, 39.425; 2. <a href=\"https:\/\/hornetsports.com\/sports\/womens-gymnastics\/roster\/sarah-lutrel\/8939\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"8939\" target=\"_blank\">Sarah Lutrel<\/a> 39.200.<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&#13; Story Links&#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; DAVIS, Calif. \u2014 Wins by Sarah Lutrel and Kara Houghton propelled the&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":211079,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[121,123,122],"class_list":["post-211078","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-sacramento","tag-sacramento","tag-sacramento-headlines","tag-sacramento-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/211078","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=211078"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/211078\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/211079"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=211078"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=211078"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=211078"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}