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Reigning national champion Illinois was ranked No. 1 in the GymInfo Preseason Coaches Poll with six first-place votes. The Fighting Ilini return five All-Americans from last season.

Illinois needed a big score in the final rotation to knock off top-ranked and homestanding Oklahoma, but the Illini did it. Illinois posted a team score of 358.85 to win its first title since 1989.

Illinois used a big effort in rings on the final rotation to storm past host and top-ranked Oklahoma to win its first national title since 1989. Illinois posted a team score of 358.85.

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Illinois used a season-high score on the pommel horse to spark a furious comeback and win the national championship. The Fighting Illini upended host Oklahoma to take the crown.

  • Preseason poll
  • Review: Illini stunner
  • National champs
  • Furious finish
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