Weekend Thrills: Ranked Matchups Dominate The Pav Schedule

As the weekend approaches, wrestling fans gear up for thrilling matchups on the Pav schedule. One highlight features the storied rivalry between Minnesota and Wisconsin. Historically, Minnesota has dominated this rivalry with a record of 69 wins against Wisconsin’s 37 losses and one tie.

Historic Rivalry Statistics

The Golden Gophers’ impressive performance includes victories in 12 out of their last 13 encounters with the Badgers. This success places Wisconsin as Minnesota’s top rival in terms of wins, well ahead of their second most frequent wins against Nebraska, where they have 52 victories.

Here are some key statistics from their rivalry:

• All-time record: Minnesota 69 – Wisconsin 37 – 1
• Last 13 matches: Minnesota won 12
• All-time meetings: 107, second only to Iowa (111).
• Recent duals in Minneapolis: Minnesota won 7 of the last 8.
• Home match record: Minnesota leads 40 – 13.

Current Season Overview

Wisconsin enters this matchup with a strong season record of 10 wins and 1 loss, including 2-1 in Big Ten competition. Their only setback came against Iowa on January 9, where they lost 23-12. However, they’ve secured victories against Maryland (28-13) and Northwestern (28-12).

Interestingly, both teams faced North Dakota State this season. Minnesota triumphed over the Bison with a score of 26-9 in Minneapolis on December 7. Conversely, Wisconsin dominated their matchup, winning 36-3 in Madison on November 1.

Local Talent on Roster

The Golden Gophers feature a roster rich with local talent, including 21 wrestlers from either Minnesota or Wisconsin. Specifically, 10 athletes hail from Wisconsin:

• Blaine Brenner (165, Stanley, Stanley-Boyd HS)
• Silas Dailey (197, Cascade, Plymouth HS)
• Wyatt Duchateau (149, Hartland, Arrowhead HS)
• Jager Eisch (149, Kaukauna, Kaukauna HS)
• Koy Hopke (285, Amery, Amery HS)
• Dawson Johnson (141, Cumberland, Cumberland HS)
• Rhett Koenig (149, Prairie Du Chien, Prairie Du Chien HS)
• Charlie Millard (157, Mequon, Homestead HS)
• Ethan Riddle (174, Germantown, Germantown HS)
• Clayton Whiting (174, Oconto Falls, Oconto Falls HS)

Meanwhile, Wisconsin’s lineup includes two wrestlers from Minnesota, Simon Kruse (149) from St. Clair and Gannon Rosenfeld (heavyweight) from North Mankato.

Conclusion

The rivalry between Minnesota and Wisconsin promises to deliver excitement this weekend. With a strong historical backdrop and competitive spirit, fans can anticipate an intense matchup on the Pav schedule. Keep an eye on the local talent that both teams will showcase, as they battle for supremacy.