University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Gymnastics
Recent News About University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Gymnastics
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Illinois gymnastics signs Jax Washburn and Nathan Whitaker for 2024
Illinois men's gymnastics head coach Daniel Ribeiro has announced the addition of Jax Washburn and Nathan Whitaker to the 2024 signing class. The announcement was made on Monday.
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Illinois gymnasts excel at Big Ten Championships
Four gymnasts from the University of Illinois men's team have achieved significant success at the Big Ten Men's Gymnastics Championships. Ashton Anaya, Brandon Dang, Connor McCool, and Amari Sewell each won event titles during the competition held at State Farm Center.
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Illinois gymnasts secure multiple titles at Big Ten Championships
For the first time since 2016, four gymnasts from the University of Illinois won titles at the Big Ten Championships. The event took place on Saturday night at the State Farm Center.
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Illinois men's gymnastics finishes second at Big Ten Championships
The Fighting Illini Men's Gymnastics team secured second place at the Big Ten Championships, scoring 413.750 at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. The event took place on Friday evening.
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Illinois hosts Big Ten gymnastics championships at State Farm Center
The University of Illinois is set to host the 2024 Big Ten Men's Gymnastics Championships at the State Farm Center in Champaign. The event will take place over two days, with team championships scheduled for Friday, April 5, and individual championships on Saturday, April 6. Both sessions are slated to begin at 7 p.m. CT.
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Brandon Dang named Big Ten Freshman of the Year
Fighting Illini gymnast Brandon Dang has been awarded the Big Ten Freshman of the Year title, as announced by the conference. Head coach Daniel Ribeiro expressed pride in Dang's accomplishments, stating, "We are so proud of what Brandon has accomplished already. Coming in as a freshman; Brandon operates like a veteran senior. He was so unbelievably dominate this season."
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Brandon Dang earns third Big Ten event specialist honor
Fighting Illini men's gymnast Brandon Dang has been recognized as the Big Ten Event Specialist of the Week. This accolade follows his performance on March 23, where he scored a 14.750 on the pommel horse against Penn State. The announcement was made by the conference office on Monday.
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Illinois men's gymnastics claims first-ever regular-season Big Ten title
No. 4 Illinois men's gymnastics team achieved a significant milestone by securing at least a share of the regular-season Big Ten title. The team clinched the victory with a narrow 406.500-405.950 win over No. 6 Penn State on Saturday afternoon at Rec Hall, University Park, Pennsylvania.
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Illinois men's gymnastics seeks Big Ten title share against Penn State
The Illinois men's gymnastics team, ranked fourth nationally, is set to conclude its regular season against sixth-ranked Penn State on Saturday, March 23, at 3 p.m. in University Park, Pennsylvania. A victory would secure the Illini at least a share of the Big Ten regular-season title for the first time in the program's history.
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Illinois men's gymnastics triumphs over Ohio State on Senior Day
The Illinois men's gymnastics team, ranked fourth nationally, secured a victory over seventh-ranked Ohio State with a score of 413.200 to 406.350 at Huff Hall on Senior Day. Head coach Daniel Ribeiro expressed satisfaction with the team's performance following a recent defeat. "The guys did a phenomenal job responding tonight after a tough loss last weekend," Ribeiro said. He highlighted the importance of consistency and praised Tate Costa for his significant contributions.
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Illinois hosts Ohio State for senior day gymnastics showdown
No. 4 Illinois is set to host No. 7 Ohio State in a men's gymnastics meet at Huff Hall on March 16 at 2 p.m. This event marks the final home meet of the regular season for Illinois, coinciding with Senior Day.
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Illinois men's gymnastics suffers defeat against Nebraska
No. 2 Illinois men's gymnastics team faced a setback with their second loss of the season against No. 5 Nebraska, with a score of 416.550-406.050 on Sunday afternoon at Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Illinois men's gymnastics faces Nebraska in Big Ten matchup
The University of Illinois men's gymnastics team, ranked second nationally, is set to face off against the fifth-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers in a Big Ten matchup on Sunday, March 10. The competition will take place at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Nebraska, starting at 1 p.m. CT.
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Fighting Illini triumphs over William & Mary and Simpson in gymnastics meet
The No. 3 ranked Fighting Illini men's gymnastics team secured a decisive victory over William & Mary and Simpson at Huff Hall, Champaign, Illinois. The Illini scored 410.500 points on Friday night, while William & Mary and Simpson scored 374.950 and 363.050 respectively.
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Illinois men's gymnastics to host tri-meet against William & Mary and Simpson
The University of Illinois' men's gymnastics team, ranked third nationally, is set to host a tri-meet against William & Mary and Simpson College. The event will take place at Huff Hall in Champaign on Friday, March 1, at 6 p.m. CT.
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Brandon Dang wins bronze at Winter Cup; Alex Diab takes gold
Fighting Illini men's gymnastics freshman Brandon Dang secured a bronze medal at the 2024 Winter Cup, held at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville. The competition spanned two days, with athletes required to qualify for the second day. Scores from both days were averaged to determine medalists.
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Brandon Dang receives dual Big Ten honors after standout Winter Cup performance
Illinois men's gymnast Brandon Dang has been recognized with Big Ten Event Specialist and Freshman of the Week honors following his performance at the 2024 Winter Cup. The announcement was made by the conference office on Monday.
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Illinois gymnasts set to compete at Winter Cup
The Illinois men's gymnastics team will have a strong presence at the upcoming Winter Cup, scheduled for February 23 and 25 at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville. Six athletes associated with the Fighting Illini program are set to compete: grad student Connor McCool, sophomore Tate Costa, freshman Brandon Dang, alumni Alex Diab and Jordan Kovach, and class of 2024 signee Ian Sandoval.
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Gymnast Brandon Dang wins Big Ten Specialist of the Week award
Illinois men's gymnast Brandon Dang has been recognized for his impressive performance at the 2024 EVO Elite Collegiate Open. Competing against teams like Simpson, Georgia United, and Florida Alliance, as well as members of the U.S. National Team aiming for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Dang helped secure a 3-0 record for the No. 5-ranked Fighting Illini.
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Brandon Dang named Big Ten Specialist of the Week after standout performance
Illinois men's gymnast Brandon Dang has been recognized as the Big Ten Specialist of the Week following his performance at the 2024 EVO Elite Collegiate Open against Simpson. The announcement was made by the conference office on Monday.