Huskers Garner Five All-Americans at NCAA Gymnastics Finals

In Columbus, Ohio, the Nebraska men’s gymnastics team concluded their season with an impressive display at the NCAA Championship Finals on Saturday evening, securing a fourth-place finish with a score of 412.427 and earning 10 All-America honors across various events.

Athlete Highlights:

• Taylor Christopulos excelled with second place on floor (14.50), fourth on vault (15.00), third on high bar (13.90), and sixth in the all-around (81.933).
• Zac Tiderman showcased his skills with a second-place finish on high bar (13.90) and seventh on vault (14.80).
• Cooper Giles performed strongly on pommel horse, earning a sixth-place finish (14.30).
• Asher Cohen and Sam Phillips also contributed significantly, with Cohen placing sixth on rings (13.966) and Phillips achieving seventh on high bar (13.60) and eighth in the all-around (80.333).

Team Standings: Stanford captured the national title with a score of 425.324, followed by Michigan and Oklahoma. Illinois and Ohio State rounded out the top six.

Event Details:

• Parallel Bars: The team started strong, with scores led by James Friedman and Cole Partridge.
• High Bar: Tiderman and Christopulos posted top scores, boosting the team’s second rotation performance.
• Floor: Christopulos’s stellar 14.50 highlighted the third rotation.
• Pommel Horse: Giles’s 14.30 marked a high point in his final collegiate appearance.
• Rings: Cohen’s performance stood out with a score of 13.966.
• Vault: Christopulos and Tiderman both registered impressive scores, with Christopulos setting a personal best.

Season Recap: The Huskers finished the 2024 season with a 12-8 record, achieving third place at the Big Ten Conference Championships and fourth at the NCAA Men’s Gymnastics Championships, underscoring a successful campaign marked by significant individual and team accomplishments.