2026 Men's Gymnastics Roster
Jersey Number 8
Matthew Vu Nguyen
- Position:
- All-Around
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Height:
- 5-7
- Major:
- Computer Science
- Hometown:
- Houston, Texas
- High School:
- Homeschooled
| Letterwinner (2025) |
Career Highs
| Event | Score |
| Parallel Bars | 14.050 | vs. Army and Greenville | March 1, 2025 |
| High Bar | 13.400 | 2x, last at No. 7 Michigan | Feb. 8, 2025 |
| Vault | 14.250 | vs. No. 6 Penn State | March 8, 2025 |
Individual Titles
| Event | Titles |
| Vault | 1 |
| Parallel Bars | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
Freshman - 2025
- Competed in seven meets, primarily on vault, parallel bars, and high bar
- Named Big Ten Freshman of the Week on March 4
- Made his Illini debut at the Windy City Invitational (Jan. 18) on parallel bars and high bar
- Set a new career high on parallel bars and took home the event title (14.050) vs. Army and Greenville on March 1
- Set a new career high and event title on vault (14.250) vs. No. 6 Penn State on March 8
- Big Ten All-Freshman Team honoree
High School/Club
- Placed first on pommel horse, seventh on parallel bars, and third on high bar at the 2023 Elite Team Cup
Personal
- Born May 10, 2004
- Majoring in exploratory studies
- Parents are Tony and Nikki Nguyen
- Six siblings; Steffanny, Kristofer, Cody, Victoria, Brooklynne, and London
- Chose Illinois "for their extraordinary gymnastics and academic programs, the amazing coaches and support staff, and the great team dynamic."
Illini Men's Gymnastics | NCAA Championships Recap
Sunday, April 20
Illini Men's Gymnastics | Dang Pommel Horse at NCAA Championships
Saturday, April 19
Illini Men's Gymnastics | Sandoval Floor at NCAA Championships
Saturday, April 19
Illini Men's Gymnastics | Ngai Pommel Horse NCAA Championships
Saturday, April 19
