University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Gymnastics
Recent News About University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Gymnastics
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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.
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Illinois gymnastics prepares for EVO Elite Collegiate Open
The Illinois men's gymnastics team, ranked fifth nationally, is set to compete in the 2024 EVO Elite Collegiate Open in Sarasota, Florida. The event will feature a matchup against Simpson College, as well as non-NCAA teams such as Florida Storm and Georgia United. Additionally, athletes from the U.S. Senior National Team will participate.
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Illinois gymnastics dominates EVO Elite Collegiate Open
No. 5 Men's Gymnastics team secured victories against Simpson, Georgia United, and Florida Alliance at the 2024 EVO Elite Collegiate Open in Sarasota, Florida. Illinois achieved the highest score of the event with 416.150 points. Following them were Simpson with 366.100, Georgia United with 288.000, and Florida Atlantic securing a score of 201.950.
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Tate Costa shines as Illinois defeats Michigan in gymnastics meet
No. 5 Illinois men's gymnastics team secured a victory over No. 3 Michigan with a score of 413.800 to 410.350 on February 3 at Huff Hall, achieving their highest team score of the season. Sophomore Tate Costa delivered an outstanding performance, setting personal records in four events: floor (14.300), still rings (13.300), parallel bars (13.750), and high bar (14.300). These efforts earned him podium finishes in both the high bar and floor exercise.
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Illinois gymnasts earn B1G weekly awards for outstanding performances
Illinois men's gymnastics athletes have been recognized with Big Ten Weekly Awards. Freshman Brandon Dang and sophomore Tate Costa were honored for their performances, with Costa receiving the Gymnast of the Week award and Dang being named Freshman of the Week for the third consecutive time.