For the 3rd time in 4 years, Illinois will advance to the semifinal round of the NCAA Championship after defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks 4&1. Senior Thomas Detry (#18 in the nation) led the way in the first match of the day with a 2&1 victory, giving Illinois an early point. His fellow Senior and PING All American Charlie Danielson (#4 in the nation) won the anchor match 1up, with Nick Hardy closing a 2&1 victory to officially give Illinois the win.
Arguably the biggest match of the quarterfinals was Freshman Eduardo Lipparelli's 1UP victory over 9th ranked Matthew NeSmith.