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02/23/2013
#7 Illini Win 438.6-438.0 Thriller at #5 Ohio State
Smurro, Wilner score among Illinois' top-three highest all-time
12/07/2012
2013 Men's Gymnastics Season Preview
Ranked No. 1 in nation after winning NCAA title in 2012
12/05/2012
Illini Gymnasts to Host Orange & Blue Exhibition
Nationally ranked men, women debut talent at Huff Hall
12/05/2012
Illini Gymnasts to Host Orange & Blue Exhibition
Nationally ranked men, women debut talent at Huff Hall
02/17/2012
#3 Illini to Battle #2 Penn State on Saturday
Feb. 18, 2012 // 6 p.m. CT // University Park, Pa. // Rec Hall
03/23/2013
Illinois vs. Nebraska (Senior Day)
The No. 6 Illini suffered a 425.400-424.250 loss to No. 11 Nebraska on March 23.
03/09/2013
Illinois vs. Minnesota (Match Play)
The Illini took down Minnesota, 21-9, in a match play meet on March 8, 2013.
Career Highlights
18th World Maccabiah Games (2009)
Five-time USAG JO National Qualifier (2004-06, 2009-10)
Two-time USAG JO National Event Semifinalist (2009-10)
Three-time USAG State Champion (Still Rings, 2005-06, 2010)
Sophomore 2012
Competed in three meets on rings, finishing fourth in that event against UIC.
Freshman 2011
Competed in nine meets on rings ... Set a career high on the event at the NCAA team finals with a 14.600 ... Placed third with a 14.500 against UIC.
High School/Club
Graduate of Solon High School ... Competed for Team USA at the 2009 18th World Maccabiah Games ... Five-time USAG Junior Olympic national qualifier ... Two-time USAG JO National event semifinalist ... Three-time USAG state champion on rings.
Personal
Born Andrew David Margolis on November 22, 1991 ... Son of Jeffrey and Robyn Margolis ... Has one older sister, Erin ... Majoring in mechanical engineering ... Hobbies include sports, especially football ... Past summer job includes working as a recreation camp counselor ... Lists Jim Brown as his favorite athlete because he is one of the greatest running backs of all time and played for the Cleveland Browns ... Names his parents as most influencing his athletic career because "they were always supportive of everything I did or wanted to do, no matter what" ... Would like to design roller coasters as a mechanical engineer at a major roller coaster manufacturing company.
Margolis' Career Highs
Rings: 14.600 (at NCAA Team Finals, 4/15/11)
