Sam Stinsa Student Manager | University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Website
Sam Stinsa Student Manager | University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Website
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.
Brandon Dang, hailing from San Jose, California, and majoring in Electrical Engineering at Illinois, secured his sixth title of the season with this score. His contribution helped the Illini secure a share of the 2024 Big Ten title. This marks Dang's third time receiving the Event Specialist of the Week honor this year.
The last time an Illinois gymnast received this recognition was also Brandon Dang on February 26, 2024.
The list of Big Ten Men's Gymnasts of the Week for 2024 includes several mentions of Brandon Dang, highlighting his consistent performance throughout the season.
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