Dominant Start Leads Illini Wrestling Into Busy Weekend
The No. 11 Illinois wrestling team is ready to rumble in a double-dual weekend. The Illini kick off their Big Ten season with a matchup against No. 28 Indiana on Friday, Dec. 6 in Indianapolis . The action starts at 4 p.m. CT, with broadcasting live on BTN. Afterwards, Illinois travels to Edwardsville to compete in the Cougar Clash on Saturday, Dec 7th. Fans can catch the livestream of the competition on FloWrestling.
Illinois enters the weekend undefeated with a 5-0 dual record, marking their best start since the 2015-16 squad opened with eight straight wins.
The Illini’s recent successes can be attributed to several key performers. No. 2 at 133 pounds redshirt senior Lucas Byrd started strong with a 9-1 major decision against No. 15 Ethan Oakley (UNC awd) . Redshirt freshman Braeden Scoles kept the momentum going, dominating Nicholas Fea (UNC), 25-8 (7:00) at 165 pounds with a tech. fall yards. And then No. 16 at 174 pounds redshirt senior Danny Braunagel made it back-to-back tech. falls with devastating performance against Nolan O’Boyle (UNC), 20-3 (5:17) and No.10 at 197 pounds redshirt senior Zac Braunagel sealed the deal with 13-3 major decision win over Cade Lautt.
Looking forward, Illinois faces stiff competition this weekend. Indiana enters with a 4-0 dual record, defeating Cal Baptist , Cal Poly, Central Michigan, and Columbia.
Illinois has built a significant advantage in the all-time series, at 50-41-1 against Indiana. Their last matchup ended in a resounding 36-3 dominance by the Illini, but an up-and-coming Hoosier team will make for a challenge.
Eleven Illini wrestlers will travel to Edwardsville: Brian Beers, Ryan Bennett, Kole Brower, Jayden Colon, Dylan Connell, Caden Ernd, Charlie Fifield, Jake Harrier, Jackson Herman, Marko Ivanisevic and Joey Ruzic.
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