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Brandon Dang competes in the pommel horse on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024 during the Winter Cup Men s Day 2 Competition at the Kentucky International Convention Center.

Illini men's gymnast Brandon Dang won the NCAA championship in the pommel horse event on Saturday

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Illini men's gymnast Brandon Dang won the NCAA championship in the pommel horse event on Saturday

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Jeremy Hunter was named Illinois wrestling's permanent head coach on Thursday after serving 25 years as an assistant for the program and assuming the role of acting head coach in December.

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Hunter, a 25-year Illini assistant who had been serving as acting head coach, was officially named the program's head man Thursday

Jun 1, 2024; Hamilton, Ontario, CAN; Adrien Dumont de Chassart hits his tee shot at the seventh hole during the third round of the RBC Canadian Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

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Former Illinois men's golfer Dumont de Chassart won the Compliance Solutions Championship on Sunday after shooting a record 33 under par

Mar 22, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Lucas Byrd of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates win against Drake Ayala of the Iowa Hawkeyes (not pictured) during the Division I Men's Wrestling Championship held at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

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Defending 133-pound national champion Lucas Byrd announced on Tuesday that he will return to Illinois for his final year of eligibility

May 23, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Nick Hardy plays his shot from the ninth tee during the second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-Imagn Images

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After a slow start to his 2025 season, Hardy is starting to click – and aiming to finish strong at the TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota

Feb 25, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green watches her team play the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

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Class of 2029 guard Liv Johnson, whose father and uncle played for Illinois men's basketball, received a scholarship offer from the Illini last week

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Poeta, who helped produce a national champion and guide the Illini to a top-10 finish last season, received a contract extension Thursday

Jul 6, 2025; Silvis, Illinois, USA; Brian Campbell lines up a putt on the 9th hole during the final round of the John Deere Classic golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

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Former Illini Brian Campbell won the 2025 John Deere Classic in front of a roaring crowd in his college home state

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Wrestling national champion Lucas Byrd and track and field star Tacoria Humphrey received the Dike Eddleman Award after superlative seasons

Jun 13, 2025; Oakmont, Pennsylvania, USA; Thomas Detry putts on the seventh green during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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Battling brutal conditions at the 2025 U.S. Open, former Illini Thomas Detry delivered an impressive performance on one of golf’s toughest stages

Jun 13, 2025; Oakmont, Pennsylvania, USA; Thomas Detry lines up his putt on the seventh green during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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After two grueling rounds at Oakmont Country Club, Detry was in striking distance of the lead

Jun 11, 2025; Oakmont, Pennsylvania, USA; Thomas Detry plays his shot from the tenth tee during a practice round for the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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Three former Illini — Thomas Detry, Jackson Buchanan, and Brian Campbell — kicked off their U.S. Open campaigns on Thursday with varying results

May 16, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Thomas Detry hits his second shot on the tenth hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Illinois golf alumni Thomas Detry, Brian Campbell and Jackson Buchanan are set to compete in the U.S Open this weekend

Jackson Buchanan works through hole 9 during round one of the Dye Junior Invitational on Monday, June 7, 2021, at Crooked Stick Golf Club in Carmel.

Pete And Alice Dye Junior Invitational At Crooked Stick Golf Club In Carmel Ind June 7 2021

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Buchanan and Herendeen were honored by Golfweek, while Buchanan prepares for the 2025 U.S. Open

May 18, 2025; Eugene, OR, USA; Abria Smith of Illinois gestures after winning the women's shot put at 58-10 3/4 (17.95m) during the Big Ten Championships at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Illinois track and field was well-represented at last weekend's conference meet in Eugene, Oregon

May 16, 2025; Eugene, OR, USA; Cody Johnston of Illinois wins the pole vault at 18-6 (5.64m) during the Big Ten Championships at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Illini sophomore Cody Johnston set a meet record in the pole vault in Friday's opening day of the 2025 Big Ten Outdoor Championships

Jackson Buchanan reacts to a missed putt on the 13th green during the Memorial Health Golf Tournament at Panther Creek Country Club Thursday, June 27, 2024.

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The Illini were rewarded for another excellent season with a series of Big Ten postseason honors

Jun 14, 2024; Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA; Jackson Buchanan putts on the 5th hold during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Pinehurst No. 2. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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After an incredible four years in Champaign, Jackson Buchanan received the Byron Nelson Award on Tuesday

Apr 5, 2025; Gainesville, FL, USA; Tywan Cox of Miami Northwestern (left) defeats Quincy Wilson of Bullis on the anchor of the boys 4 x 400m relay, 3:08.74 to 3:09.97, during the Florida Relays at James G. Pressly Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Tywan Cox, a 2025 Illini recruit from Florida, chased down Quincy Wilson in a 4x4 relay at the Florida Relays

Apr 10, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Brian Campbell tees off on no. 5 during the first round of the Masters Tournament. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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Campbell fired a 4-under 68 on Sunday to make up 20 spots and finish T-32 in his first Masters appearance

Apr 10, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Thomas Detry plays from a bunker on the second hole during the first round of the Masters Tournament. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images

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Thomas Detry and Brian Campbell make their first Masters appearance in Augusta, Georgia, in Thursday's first round

Fmr. Illini All-American & Assistant Mike Poeta Promoted to Head Wrestling Coach

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Former Illini All-American and Illini assistant coach Mike Poeta named Illinois head wrestling coach.

Fmr. Illini All-American Thomas Pieters Finishes U.S. Open In T-23rd Place

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Former Illinois All-American Thomas Pieters finishes the 2020 United States Open in tied for 23rd place after a final round 77.

Fmr. Illini All-American Thomas Pieters Near Top 10 in U.S. Open

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Former Illinois All-American Thomas Pieters sits near the Top 10 going into the final round of the 2020 United States Open.

Former Illini Thomas Pieters in Contention At 2020 U.S. Open

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Thomas Pieters sits at four shots off the lead after 36 holes in 2020 United States Open and was at 6-under-par at one point Friday.