Wisconsin Badgers
Michigan State Open
Wisconsin wrestling travels to Michigan State Open
November 08, 2024 | Wrestling
Badgers will represent in two divisions
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin wrestling will travel to East Lansing, Michigan, to compete in the 2024 Michigan State Open on Saturday, Nov. 9. The competition will take place inside Jenison Fieldhouse on the campus of Michigan State.
Last Time Out:Â
Wisconsin dropped to the Ohio Bobcats, 25-14, last week on the campus of UW-La Crosse. Redshirt Freshman Nicolar Rivera earned his first college pin, giving six points to Wisconsin. Zan Fugitt, also a redshirt freshman, earned the Badgers five points with a TF 16-1.Â
Divisions and Format:
The Badgers will compete in the Freshman/Sophomore Division and Open Division. Each division will be limited to a maximum of 200 wrestlers. The tournament will be a double-elimination event. No team scores will be kept. A maximum of six matches is allowed per NCAA rules.
The Lineup:
Open Division:
125: Wyatt Skebba, Nicolar Rivera
133: Zan Fugitt
141: Brock Bobzien
149: Aidan MedoraÂ
157: Luke Mechler, Gavin Model
165: Cale Anderson
174: Luke Condon
197: Niccolo Colucci
285: Gannon Rosenfeld, Brooks Empey
Fresh/Soph Division:Â
125: Reid Spurley
141: Elliott Biba, Carson Exferd, Simon Kruse
149: Royce Nilo
174: David Mitrovich, David Malin
184: Dylan Russo
Wisconsin Coaching Staff:
Head Coach: Chris Bono
Record at Wisconsin: 50-34 (6th)
Overall Record: 153-92 (15th)
Associate Head Coach: Jon Reader
Assistant Coach: Tony Cassioppi
Assistant: Garrett ModelÂ
Looking Ahead:
Wisconsin will host its first home match vs. Rider on Sunday, Nov. 24, inside the UW Field House. Stay tuned for more information on a pre-dual event.Â
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