CHRIS CODUTO/Arizona Daily Wildcat Sophomore Jamie Duce competes on the beam during Friday's loss to No. 2 Utah. Two falls on the beam led to the Gymcats' loss.

No. 2 Utah runs its winning streak over No. 13 Arizona to 48 straight

Chalk up another victory for the Utes.

The dominance of the No. 2 Utah gymnastics program against Arizona continued Friday night as the Utes (4-2) made it 48 straight victories over the Gymcats.

"They're good and for the first time in awhile they're healthy," UA head coach Bill Ryden said. "They're a really talented team. I think we can be in the game with our best lineup. We're just going to have to wait a little while for that to happen."

Once again Ryden used what he calls a "patchwork lineup," placing many gymnasts in unfamiliar events before a Valentine's Day crowd of just 440 in McKale Center.

One of the Gymcats (4-5, 1-2) who performed in her first floor meet of her career was freshman Jessamyn Salter.

"I was really happy, and it was my best score ever," said Salter of her 9.875.

But no one was as impressive as sophomore Monica Bisordi. She won her fourth all-around title of the season with a career-high mark of 39.600, which is the third-best all-around score in team history.

"I wasn't really paying attention to that in the end, and I was surprised to even hear them announce it," she said. "It's finally coming together. I hope for the rest of the year I continue to go in the right direction."

Ryden said Bisordi's performance Friday night was nothing short of unbelievable.

"What an amazing competition," he said. "That is one of the better scores in the country. She is looking great."

Other than Bisordi's stellar night, the Gymcats struggled as a team.

Arizona was unable to keep pace with the Utes after counting two falls on beam in the third rotation.

"I guess the best thing to say is that we destroyed beam or beam destroyed us. It's very uncharacteristic," Ryden said. "It is a little bit disappointing, but very

surprising. I would be very surprised if that happened again."

Arizona did fight back to win the floor title, but it was one of the few bright spots for the team.

"I'm very proud that they didn't quit," Ryden said. "I like how they said on floor Îscrew it,' we're going to do this anyway. If we can get people back we'll be OK."

Ryden is hoping to get junior Andi McCabe and sophomore Jamie Schell back in the lineup, both of whom have been out with ankle injuries. Ryden said they both practiced for a short time on Friday, but still have a couple more weeks until they can return.

"We can't afford for them to get hurt one more time," Ryden said.