Huskers Charge Back to Claim Second at Big Tens

Lincoln, Neb. — The No. 4 Nebraska men’s gymnastics team placed second at the team competition at the 2026 Big Ten Championships with a score of 320.700. Michigan won with a 323.500, followed by Illinois in third with a 316.700. Ohio State finished fourth with a 314.800, and Penn State placed fifth with a 310.850. The top 10 finishers in each event earned spots in the Big Ten individual finals on Saturday, April 4, at 7 p.m. CT. The competition will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network.

Max Odden had an impressive second place finish in all-around with a score of 78.000, which is a career-high for him. Ten Huskers qualified for the individual finals, with two athletes earning alternate spots. On floor, Chase Mondi qualified, and Luke James was named first alternate. On pommel horse, Caden Clinton, Nik Tarca and Wyatt Reynolds qualified. Asher Cohen, Odden and Sam Rakita qualified on rings. On vault, James and Mondi qualified, while Ty Roderiques was named first alternate. Nathan York and Clinton qualified on parallel bars. On high bar, Alex Nitache and Odden qualified, while Anthony Koppie was named second alternate.

Nebraska placed third at the 2025 Big Ten Championships. This second-place finish is tied for the program’s highest placement at a Big Ten Championship.

Nebraska opened the competition on floor. Odden led off with a 13.05, followed by York with a 13.10. James added a 13.15 with a stuck landing, and Mondi, a regular-season All-American, anchored the rotation with a 13.65. The Huskers finished with a team score of 52.95.

After the first rotation, Penn State led with a 55.60. Nebraska was tied with Ohio State for third at 52.95.

The Huskers moved to pommel horse, where Reynolds led off with a 13.25. Clinton followed with a 13.55, and Tarca added a 13.40. York closed the rotation with a 12.80. Nebraska, ranked No. 4 nationally on the event entering the meet, posted a team score of 53.00. Odden competed in the all-around and scored a 12.95.

Penn State held the lead after two rotations with a 107.600. Nebraska was fourth with a 105.950.

Nebraska competed on rings in the third rotation. Roderiques led off with a 12.35, followed by freshman Rakita with a 13.05. Odden added a career-high 13.15, and Cohen, ranked No. 1 nationally on rings, anchored the rotation with a 14.30. The Huskers totaled 52.85 on the event.

At the halfway point, Michigan led with a 162.050. Nebraska was fifth with a 158.800.

Nebraska moved to vault, where it entered ranked No. 1 nationally. York led off with a 13.70, followed by Roderiques with a 13.80. James added a 14.25, and Mondi anchored the rotation with a 13.95. Nebraska posted a team score of 55.70. Odden added a 12.90 in the all-around.

After four rotations, Michigan led with a 214.900. Nebraska moved into second with a 214.500.

The Huskers then competed on parallel bars. Clinton opened with a 13.50, followed by York, ranked No. 2 nationally on the event, with a 14.15. Nitache added a 13.35, and Cohen closed the rotation with an 11.50. Nebraska recorded a team score of 52.50. Odden posted a 12.40 in the all-around.

Michigan remained in front with a 267.300, while Nebraska stayed in second at 267.000.

Nebraska closed the competition on high bar. Koppie led off with a 13.25, followed by Tarca with a 13.20. Nitache scored a 13.70, and Odden anchored the lineup with a 13.55. The Huskers finished the event with a 53.70.

Michigan won the team title with a 323.500. Nebraska placed second with a 320.700, followed by Illinois (316.700), Ohio State (314.800) and Penn State (310.850).

Ten Huskers qualified for the individual finals, with two athletes earning alternate spots. The finals will take place April 4 at 7 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network.