Huskers Defeat No. 9 Minnesota in Thrilling Victory
The No. 6 Nebraska wrestling team secured an impressive 20-12 victory over No. 9 Minnesota in a thrilling match held on Friday night. This matchup marked an important contest in the Big Ten wrestling season.
Match Overview
With this victory, Nebraska improved its dual record to 9-3 and 2-0 in the Big Ten Conference. Minnesota, on the other hand, fell to 7-3 overall and 1-1 within the conference.
Key Performances
- Alan Koehler opened the night at 125 pounds but lost to Jore Volk with a score of 4-1.
- Jacob Van Dee responded for Nebraska at 133 pounds, earning a 1-0 decision over Brandon Morvari.
- Freshman Jake Hockaday made his debut at 141 pounds but fell to No. 10 Vance VomBaur, 7-2.
- Nikade Zinkin lost at 149 pounds to Drew Roberts by a score of 6-3.
- Antrell Taylor made a significant impact at 157 pounds, pinning Charlie Millard to tie the team score at 9-9.
Tight Battles
The match saw numerous fiercely contested bouts. After intermission, No. 8 LJ Araujo achieved a solid 9-2 victory against No. 11 Andrew Sparks. Christopher Minto followed suit with an 11-4 decision over No. 22 Ethan Riddle, further extending Nebraska’s lead.
The highlight came at 184 pounds, where No. 9 Silas Allred faced No. 3 Max McEnelly. After a scoreless regulation, McEnelly clinched a sudden victory with a 4-1 decision, keeping Minnesota close.
Final Rounds
As the match concluded, No. 12 Camden McDanel secured a decisive 7-2 win over No. 24 Gavin Nelson, bringing Nebraska’s lead to 15-12. Finally, at heavyweight, No. 4 AJ Ferrari edged out No. 10 Koy Hopke to finalize the team score at 20-12.
Upcoming Matches
The Huskers will next face No. 4 Iowa at the Devaney Center on January 23 at 8 p.m. (CT), a highly anticipated matchup slated for broadcast on BTN.
Final Score: Nebraska 20, Minnesota 12
