Results
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Fighting Illini men's gymnastics sophomore Tate Costa took first place in high bar at the 2024 NCAA Championships Saturday night at the Covelli Center.
The Illini also took fifth place with a 411.659 and had six All-Americans: Connor McCool (floor), Brandon Dang (pommel horse), Ashton Anaya (still rings), Sebastian Ingersoll (high bar) and Costa (all-around and high bar).
This is the first time since 2018 that an athlete was named an All-American in two events.
"These guys left their hearts out on the floor tonight," head coach Daniel Ribeiro said. "I could not be more proud of what these guys accomplished this season. They dealt with injuries and adversity, and they handled all of it like champions. I will be talking about this team for years to come!"
Event Breakdown
Still Rings
Starting the evening on still rings, Anaya earned a 14.166 to earn his fourth-place finish. Garrett Schooley notched a 13.433, with Ingersoll scoring a 13.400 and Ethan Boder taking a 13.233.
Vault
Schooley was the highest Illini scorer, taking a 14.566, and Preston Ngai followed suit with a 14.533. McCool and Michael Fletcher both scored a 14.400, with Amari Sewell notching a 14.166.
Parallel Bars
Fletcher continued his momentum into the next rotation, scoring a 14.100 and leading the Illini in the event. Vahe Petrosyan took a 13.766, with Schooley earning a 13.666.
High Bar
Costa scored a 13.900 to take his first-place spot, with Ingersoll scoring a 13.600 for his sixth-place finish. Fletcher was one spot away from earning All-American status, scoring a 13.566.
Floor
McCool put up a 14.466 to earn third place in the event, less than one-tenth of a point from second place. Sewell was the next highest-scoring Illini, earning a 13.933. Fletcher scored a 13.900.
Pommel Horse
Dang scored a 14.500, which was good enough for his fourth-place spot. Will Hauke notched a 14.100 on the event, with Ngai taking a 13.933.
