The internet fell "Crazy In Love" with UCLA gymnast Nia Dennis on Thursday following an impeccable floor routine to Beyoncé's Homecoming.
Dennis performed her exercise — which consisted of tumbling, leaps and dance elements — to a mashup of Beyoncé's Coachella performance, including "Lose My Breath," "7/11" and other hits.
A homecoming performance that would make @Beyonce proud! @DennisNia made us lose our breath with her 9.975 on floor exercise last weekend in Pauley.
Who else is crazy in love with her routine? ???? pic.twitter.com/XE4VvTrZOK
— UCLA Gymnastics (@uclagymnastics) February 28, 2020
In addition to her near-perfect tumbling passes, the sociology major also hit the "Cat Daddy" and "The Woah" and finished off the routine by placing an imaginary crown atop her head. The crowd instantly went wild for Dennis.
And if you want to see @DennisNia get that ???? in person, check out our next home meets in Pauley Pavilion on Mar. 8 and Mar. 14! https://t.co/6KXVaprPDk
pic.twitter.com/tRO7JVSamn— UCLA Gymnastics (@uclagymnastics) February 28, 2020
The junior earned a 9.975 out of 10 for the event at the meet against the University of Utah on Sunday, which also happened to be her 21st birthday, ESPN reported. What better way to celebrate than doing Queen Bey proud?
After the routine was posted to Twitter, the internet realized that girls really do “Run The World.”
she said PERIODT. pic.twitter.com/aZhNgmMTbp
— anGie (@angiemugisha) February 27, 2020
— Drunky Brewster✨ (@itstifftiara) February 28, 2020
THE TALENT pic.twitter.com/OvdPPIJOBT
— Dali (@dalialuko) February 28, 2020
Miss tinggg !!! @DennisNia you ate that on UPPPPP omg ????????????????????????????????????
Black women are continuously undefeated !! https://t.co/japL8MYoSU
— Jojo’s First Grammy (@JDMorganx) February 28, 2020
She was even recognized by former UCLA student, Gabrielle Union-Wade.
REPRESENT!!!!!!! ❤❤❤???????? https://t.co/1X10Uu3Zwq
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) February 28, 2020
Praising her for her incredible moves and top-tier sass, many Twitter users were confused as to why she didn’t receive a perfect score.
bro they gave her a 9.975. I’m still trying to figure out the mistake smh
— anGie (@angiemugisha) February 27, 2020
one thing is wrong, here… that performance deserved a 10!! #TensAcrossTheBoard!! pic.twitter.com/YkFiKffqf3
— ???????????? ???????? ???????????????????????????? (@DemTweetsThoSis) February 28, 2020
She also earned a 9.85 on vault exercise. Dennis was appreciative of everyone’s love and support.
I am overwhelmed with happiness and joy, thank you everyone for such positive messages, it means the world to me to have your support. this is so surreal i can’t even believe it! much love always.. -xx nations ????
— Nianation???? (@DennisNia) February 28, 2020
Despite the near-flawless routine, Utah came out on top, beating UCLA 198.075-198.025, reports ESPN.
