The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Men’s gymnastics tops down Minnesota

After a rough start, the No. 2 ranked Illinois men’s gymnastics team bested Minnesota in dual meet action Saturday night 350.650-342.150.

Despite struggling on their first three rotations, the Illini rebounded late, posting season highs on the parallel bar and vault to pull away from the No. 7 Gophers.

Junior Paul Ruggeri led the way, winning on vault (16.05), floor exercise (14.75), high bar (16.10) and in the all-around (87.200). Sophomore Tyler Mizoguchi was right behind, finishing second in all-around and winning on rings along with sophomore Anthony Sacramento.

Also winning individual events were junior Daniel Ribeiro on pommel horse and senior Brian Liscovitz on parallel bars.

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