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

Dergo, Blanton receive 1st career All-America honors

Senior John Dergo finished his Illinois career Sunday with a win over No. 5 seed Clayton Foster of Oklahoma State to take fifth place at 184 pounds at this year’s NCAA Championships. Dergo also earned All-America honors, the first of his career.

Sophomore Jordan Blanton also earned his first All-America honors as he also took home fifth place at 174 pounds. Blanton defeated No. 7 seed Ben Bennett of Central Michigan for the second time in the tournament in order to secure fifth place. Senior Patrick Bond also went 2-2 after dropping his opening round match.

Overall, the trio earned the Illini a tie for 23rd place with Harvard, with Iowa taking first place for the third straight year.

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