Sun Devil Gymnastics Sweeps Event Titles in Gritty Road Win Over West Virginia
MORGANTOWN, W.V. - It wasn’t the cleanest night for Arizona State, but it was a winning one. The Sun Devils pulled out a hard-fought 194.425-194.075 victory over West Virginia on Saturday night, sweeping all four individual event titles and showing the kind of depth and resilience that’s becoming a hallmark of their season.
ASU (4-3, 2-2 Big 12) found itself in an early hole, trailing after the first two rotations. But they flipped the script on floor, surged into the lead, and never looked back. This wasn’t a dominant blowout-it was a grind-it-out performance on the road, and one that speaks volumes about the team’s competitive edge.
Kimberly Smith Continues to Shine
Senior Kimberly Smith was once again the anchor for Arizona State. She walked away with three event titles-all-around (39.300), floor (9.925), and bars (9.850)-continuing what’s been a standout season.
Her floor routine was the highlight of the night, tying her career high and setting a new season-best for any Gym Devil on that event. When ASU needed a spark, Smith delivered with poise and power.
Freshman Breakouts: El Mammann and Bromley Step Up
The Sun Devils are getting major contributions from their underclassmen, and Saturday was no exception. Safia El Mammann, competing in just two events, made both count.
She took home the vault title with a 9.850, matching her career high for the third time this season, and also won beam with a 9.825, a new personal best. That kind of consistency from a freshman is rare-and invaluable.
Another freshman, Kylee Bromley, shared the bars title with Smith, scoring a 9.850 that matched her own career best. Bromley and Smith went back-to-back at the end of the lineup, closing the rotation strong after two earlier falls had put pressure on the team total.
Floor Routine Seals the Deal
ASU’s floor rotation was the turning point, posting a 49.075-the third time this season the team has gone over 49.000 in that event. Smith’s 9.925 led the charge, but the overall execution and energy across the lineup gave the Sun Devils the edge they needed to take control of the meet.
A Debut Worth Noting
Senior Isabella Kowan made her long-awaited collegiate debut on bars, scoring a solid 9.750. It was a meaningful moment for the veteran gymnast and a reminder of the depth ASU has waiting in the wings.
The Rundown
- Bars (48.375): Despite two falls, ASU salvaged the rotation thanks to strong routines from Bromley and Smith (9.850 each) and a solid lead-off from Reese Grolla (9.800).
- Vault (El Mammann - 9.850): Tied her season and career high.
- Beam (El Mammann - 9.825): New personal best.
- Floor (Smith - 9.925): Tied her career high and season-best for the team.
Final Score:
Arizona State - 194.425
West Virginia - 194.075
Takeaway
This wasn’t a meet where everything clicked, but it was one where ASU showed they can grind out a win even when the margins are tight. With veterans like Smith leading the way and freshmen like El Mammann and Bromley rising to the moment, the Sun Devils are building something balanced, deep, and dangerous.