La Crosse, Wis. – Despite early victories, Wisconsin falls short of the Ohio Bobcats on Friday night dual, 25-14

Despite Wisconsin's strong start, the team eventually fell behind the Bobcats in a tough-fought dual. 

125-Redshirt Freshman Nicolar Rivera makes a strong 2024-25 season debut over Ohio's Ryan Meek, taking six points for the Badgers with a pin. 

Second on the mat was 133-Redshirt freshman Zan Fugitt. He earned the team five points with a TF 16-1 over Bobcat Kolton Barker. 

Redshirt Junior Cale Anderson also bested his opponent, Bobcat Jack Lledo, with a decision 8-2. 

RESULTS

Ohio defeated Wisconsin 25-14

125 - Nicolar Rivera (Wisconsin) over Ryan Meek (Ohio) Fall 4:19

133 - Zan Fugitt (Wisconsin) over Kolton Barker (Ohio) TF 16-1

141 - Kaden Jett (Ohio) over Brock Bobzien (Wisconsin) Dec 5-2

149 - Derek Raike (Ohio) over Royce Nilo (Wisconsin) TF 16-1

157 - Peyten Kellar (Ohio) over Luke Mechler (Wisconsin) Dec 8-7

165 - Cale Anderson (Wisconsin) over Jack Lledo (Ohio) Dec 8-2

174 - Garrett Thompson (Ohio) over Lucas Condon (Wisconsin) Dec 4-2

184 - Max Ray (Ohio) over Dylan Russo (Wisconsin) Dec 8-3

197 - Austin Starr (Ohio) over Niccolo Colucci (Wisconsin) Maj 15-1

285 - Jordan Greer (Ohio) over Gannon Rosenfeld (Wisconsin) Maj 13-4

Looking ahead: Wisconsin travels to the Michigan State Open next Saturday, Nov. 9.