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Utah's gymnastics coaches admit they weren't sure what kind of team they'd have until the season started and they would see how their gymnasts reacted to different scenarios.

The fourth-ranked Utes have passed the challenges so far, whether it is overcoming major injuries or excelling in pressure situations.

But the one area the Utes remain a little unproven is how good they are on the road. Saturday's meet at No. 11 Oregon State should be a good indication of where they stand because Oregon State often is a difficult place for the Utes.

The Utes hold a 65-9-1 record against the Beavers, but lost there in both 2011 and 2013 before winning in 2015.

Utah coach Megan Marsden believes from what she has seen from her team so far that the Utes will handle the confines of Oregon State's smaller, noisier arena fine. But she admitted she might leave out a few details on the recent history in preparing the team.

"It's a young team, so sometimes ignorance is bliss," she said. "At Washington, we knew their floor mats have given us trouble in the past, so we had them training some different tumbling pass, we just didn't tell them why. Sometimes, the more you keep things under wraps, the better."

Even so, if there is one thing the coaches like about their Utes so far it is their mentality. Even though Baely Rowe is the only senior, the Utes form a mature group that has handled difficult situations well, like when Kim Tessen was injured at Washington in warmups or when the Utes had to fight off Cal after a poor effort on the uneven bars.

"The leadership of this team — Baely and Maddy [Stover] — has made a tremendous difference," Marsden said. "There is a lot of family respect on the competitive floor, and they are always talking and supporting everyone. I feel like the younger girls can go to them for as much information as possible because there is a lot of support."

The Utes don't deny the injuries are disappointing, but they say they remain fixated on their goal of a good showing at the NCAA Championships. To that end, they know they must prove themselves every week, including Saturday.

"Mentally and physically, we are strong," Stover said. "We have had a lot to deal with, but we are still looking toward April and the postseason. We want that Pac-12 title back. The lineup has been dynamic, but it hasn't changed our goals." —

No. 4 Utah at No. 11 Oregon State

When • 3 p.m. Saturday

TV • Pac-12 Network

Records • Utah (7-0, 2-0); Oregon State (5-1, 1-1)

Series • Utah leads 65-9-1

Last meeting • Tied: 196.925, March 19, 2016 (Pac-12 Championships)

Of note • Utah beat Oregon State in the regular season but the teams tied at the Pac-12 Championships in 2016. ... Oregon State's top all-around gymnast is Kaytianna McMillan, whose season high is 39.575. ... The Utes have had five gymnasts compete in the all-around this season.