Asher Cohen of Nebraska Clinches NCAA Rings Championship
Nebraska gymnast Asher Cohen wins NCAA rings title
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Asher Cohen, a gymnast from Nebraska, won the NCAA rings title with a score of 14.50, becoming the first Husker to achieve this since 1982. Nebraska's team finished fourth overall at the NCAA Championships, with several other strong individual performances.
- 01Asher Cohen won the NCAA rings title with a score of 14.50.
- 02He is the first Nebraska gymnast to win this title since Jim Hartung in 1982.
- 03Nebraska finished fourth in the team standings at the NCAA Championships.
- 04Max Odden placed second in the all-around competition.
- 05The last national champion from Nebraska before Cohen was Jason Hardabura in 1999.
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Asher Cohen, a gymnast representing the University of Nebraska, secured the NCAA rings championship with a score of 14.50. This victory marks a significant achievement as Cohen is the first Husker to win a rings title since Jim Hartung in 1982, who passed away shortly before the 2026 season. Cohen expressed deep respect for Hartung and credited his teammates for their support throughout the season. Nebraska's team finished fourth overall in the NCAA Championships with a total score of 342.662. Stanford claimed the championship title with a score of 329.850, followed by Oklahoma and Michigan in second and third place, respectively. In addition to Cohen's success, Nebraska had five All-Americans at the championships, showcasing the team's strong performance across various events.
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Cohen's victory brings pride to Nebraska's gymnastics program and highlights the team's competitive spirit.
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