Utah gymnastics: U. using mind games to settle nerves

But at least this week, the Utes can focus on smaller miscues than they did last week after getting "embarrassed" at UCLA.

They will work on what Megan called "mental tightness" to keep their minds moving forward during routines and not stressing over mistakes made.

And, she said, "We're going to try to improve our leaps and jumps on beam and floor, our handstands on bars and our landings everywhere. Those can be a difference maker. If we make some improvements in those areas, those are an absolute score changer."

Gymnastics Top 10

School........Season-Avg.

1. UCLA........196.362

2. Oklahoma........196.275

3. Alabama........195.962

4. Florida........195.925

5. Oregon State........195.875

6. Utah........195.712

7. Arkansas........195.662

8. Stanford........195.537

9. Nebraska........195.450

10. Georgia........195.325

Also

21. Southern Utah........194.100

27. (tie) BYU

49. Utah State