Hawkeyes Triumph Over Wisconsin 23-12 in Big Ten Clash

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Hawkeyes Triumph Over Wisconsin 23-12 in Big Ten Clash

The fourth-ranked University of Iowa wrestling team showcased its prowess with a decisive victory over No. 18 Wisconsin. The match ended with a score of 23-12, marking a strong start to Big Ten competition on the Mediacom Mat at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Match Overview

Iowa outperformed Wisconsin significantly in takedowns, recording 26 against the Badgers’ six. The total match points reflected Iowa’s dominance as they led 93-54.

Key Quotes

Head coach Tom Brands highlighted the team’s energy and the need for improvement. He expressed his desire for the team to maintain their intensity throughout the matches, stating, “The energy, maybe there are different reasons for fading. Can’t fade.”

Match Details

The dual began at 197 pounds. Wisconsin was the first to score, with Wyatt Ingham defeating Harvey Ludington by a score of 10-8. Iowa quickly responded as fifth-ranked Ben Kueter secured a sudden victory over No. 9 Braxton Amos, winning 4-1.

Individual Match Results

197 lbs: Wyatt Ingham (W) dec. Harvey Ludington (I), 10-8
285 lbs: Ben Kueter (I) dec. Braxton Amos (W), 4-1 SV
125 lbs: Nicolar Rivera (W) dec. Keyan Hernandez (I), 11-4
133 lbs: Zan Fugitt (W) dec. Drake Ayala (I), 6-5
141 lbs: Kale Petersen (I) dec. Carson Exferd (W), 8-3
149 lbs: Joseph Zargo (W) dec. Ryder Block (I), 9-6 SV
157 lbs: Jordan Williams (I) dec. Luke Mechler (W), 4-2
165 lbs: Michael Caliendo (I) tech. fall Cody Goebel (W), 21-6
174 lbs: Patrick Kennedy (I) major dec. Luke Condon (W), 14-3
184 lbs: Angelo Ferrari (I) tech. fall Caleb Dennee (W), 19-4

Closing Strong

After falling behind, Iowa rallied to win four straight matches. This included three victories that secured bonus points, ultimately sealing Iowa’s triumph over Wisconsin.