College Park, Penn.- The No. 4 Huskers men’s gymnastics team concluded the first day of competition, qualifying 9 Huskers for the individual finals in the team’s second place finish at the Big Ten Championships on Friday, April 1. Michigan claimed first with a score of 413.350. Nebraska followed in second (404.350), Ohio State took third (402.700), Illinois took fourth (396.950), and Penn State took last place (395.800). Nine Huskers will be competing at Individual Finals, including Taylor Christopulos, Charlie Giles, Khalil Jackson, Dillan King, Evan Kriley, Donte McKinney, Sam Phillips, Travis Wong, and Dylan Young. The second day of competition will take place on Saturday, April 2 at 6:00 p.m. CT.
Competing in the all-around for Nebraska, Junior Sam Phillips collected a 70.300, ranking in sixth position. Senior Dylan LeClair also competed earning a 75.250 for Nebraska
Rotation One
Nebraska started off the night on parallel bars, where captain Dillan King paved the way with a score of 13.80, tied for his season-best. Dylan LeClair notched a 13.80 for the Big Red. Sam Phillips and Dylan Young followed after each posting a 12.90 respectively. Liam Doherty-Herwitz put up a 12.10.
The Huskers moved into the second rotation with a team score of 65.000.
Rotation Two
NU picked up momentum on high bar for the second rotation where they registered a team score of 68.550. Dylan LeClair led the squad collecting a 13.25, a career-high for the senior. Taylor Christopulos recorded a 13.55 for the Huskers, while Donte McKinney put up a 13.90 respectively. Dillan King tied his season-high with a 13.90. Sam Phillips rounded out the rotation notching a 13.95 for the Huskers.
Nebraska moved to the third rotation with a running score of 133.550.
Rotation Three
Next up Nebraska showed floor for rotation three where the squad tallied a 66.250, led by sophomore Taylor Christopulos with a 13.80. Dylan LeClair recorded a 13.15 and Chris Hiser posted a 13.10. Charlie Giles earned a 13.30 for the Huskers. Sam Phillips finished the rotation notching a 12.80.
NU continued to pursue the competition with a running tally of 199.800.
Rotation Four
NU took on pommel horse for the fourth rotation where Nissen-Emery finalist Evan Kriley showed strength with a score of 14.25 for the Huskers. Freshman Travis Wong earned a 13.65, a career-high. Taylor Christopulos scored a 12.85 and Khalil Jackson posted a 13.45. Charlie Giles anchored the rotation with a 13.70, who is yet another 2022 Nissen-Emery finalist.
Nebraska moved into the fifth rotation with a running score of 267.700.
Rotation Five
NU transitioned over to still rings where Junior Dylan Young paved the way after registering 13.75. Liam Doherty-Herwitz paced the squad with a 13.40 and Sam Phillips put up a 13.45 respectively. Junior Moritz Mueller scored a 11.90. Dylan LeClair collected a 12.45 for Nebraska.
NU advanced to the final rotation in third place with a score of 332.550, trailing Michigan in first and Ohio State in second place.
Rotation Six
In the final rotation, Nebraska rallied on vault, registering 71.800 for the Huskers. Taylor Christopulos impressed with his talent after earning a 14.60 for the Big Red. Liam Doherty-Herwitz put up a 13.95. Donte McKinney scored a 14.45 while teammate Sam Phillips earned a 14.50 respectively. Charlie Giles notched a score of 14.30 to complete the rotation.
Up Next
Individual event finals will take place the following day, Saturday, April 2. The meet will begin at 6:00 p.m. CT and will be broadcasted live on the Big Ten Network. Fans can also keep up with live updates by following @NebraskaMensGymnastics on Twitter.
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