Nebraska Wrestling Dominates Army in Home Opener Triumph
The No. 2 Nebraska wrestling team showcased their prowess in a dominant 33-3 victory against No. 23 Army West Point during their home opener. This impressive win took place at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, drawing a crowd of 4,396, marking the sixth-largest home attendance in the program’s history.
Nebraska Wrestling Performance Overview
Despite losing the opening match at 125 pounds, the Huskers rebounded effectively, winning the next nine contests decisively.
Match Highlights
- 125 Pounds: Kael Lauridsen fell to Charlie Farmer, 4-1, giving Army an early 3-0 lead.
- 133 Pounds: Jacob Van Dee, ranked No. 11, secured an 8-1 victory over Ethan Berginc, evening the dual at 3-3.
- 141 Pounds: Brock Hardy, ranked second, dominated Braden Basile with an 18-2 technical fall, adding five points for Nebraska.
- 149 Pounds: True freshman Nikade Zinkin earned a 4-1 victory over Ryan Franco after a decisive sudden victory takedown.
- 157 Pounds: Reigning national champion Antrell Taylor controlled Joseph Antonio, winning 5-1 and extending Nebraska’s lead to 14-3.
- 165 Pounds: LJ Araujo defeated Gunner Filipowicz, 5-3, in a closely fought match, further boosting Nebraska’s lead.
- 174 Pounds: Christopher Minto overwhelmed Andrew Christie, winning decisively with a 16-4 major decision.
- 184 Pounds: Silas Allred pinned David Barrett in the first period, contributing six points to Nebraska’s total.
- 197 Pounds: Camden McDanel secured a 6-1 win over Wolfgang Frable, showcasing a controlled performance.
- 285 Pounds: AJ Ferrari made a successful debut at heavyweight, defeating Brian Colbert, 4-0, to cap off the match.
Celebrating the Champions
This event also honored last year’s national champions, Antrell Taylor and Ridge Lovett, by unveiling their championship banners in the Devaney rafters.
Overall, the Nebraska wrestling team’s performance highlighted their depth and championship potential, thrilling the home crowd with their skills and determination.
