Feb. 12, 2011

OAKLAND, Calif. - Thanks to an all-around title-winning performance from sophomore Donothan Bailey, the No. 2 California men's gymnastics team upset No. 1 Stanford, 343.3-339.7, on Saturday evening at the Gold Country Classic. The Golden Bears are now 2-1 on the season and in meets with the Cardinal (1-2 overall) in 2011.

As a team, Cal won floor, vault, parallel bars and high bar to completely overpower the Cardinal.

Nic Blair took home the pommel-horse title with a 15.2. On rings, it was Steven Lacombe scoring a 15.1 to win the event.

Vault saw Christian Monteclaro win thanks to this 15.9. In addition to his all-around title, Bailey also won high bar (15.1).

The all-arounders that Cal normally looks to for high scores - Bryan del Castillo, Glen Ishino and Dennis Mannhart - did not compete.