MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin wrestling team achieved its first victory of the season on Saturday, Dec. 7, with a 23-25 win over Bucknell on the road.
Cale Anderson delivered a crucial moment in the 165 weight class, securing the match's only pin in a winner-takes-all bout against Bucknell's Sean Walker. Anderson's quick fall at 0:44 earned the Badgers six points and sealed the victory.
Redshirt Freshman Luke Condon made an impressive start at 174 pounds, earning a significant victory with a decision win over No. 24 Myles Takats. Zan Fugitt also contributed with a notable victory at 133 pounds, defeating No. 25 Kurt Phipps in an 11-2 major decision.
In addition, three more Badgers secured wins in their respective matches. No. 25 Nicolar Rivera earned a victory at 125 pounds, Luke Mechler won his match at 157 pounds, and Gannon Rosenfeld secured a win at 285 pounds.
Looking ahead
Wisconsin wrestles again tomorrow, Dec. 8, in two duals. The team will face Bloomsburg at 10 a.m. in the Nelson Field House, followed by a matchup against Lock Haven at 4 p.m. in the Thomas Field House.
Results
125 - No. 25 Nicolar Rivera (Wisconsin) over Ty Kapusta (Bucknell) Major Dec 13-1
133 - Zan Fugitt (Wisconsin) over No. 25 Kurtis Phipps (Bucknell) Major Dec 11-2
141 - No. 20 Dylan Chappell (Bucknell) over Brock Bobzien (Wisconsin) Dec 14-10
149 - Aiden Davis (Bucknell) over Royce Nilo (Wisconsin) Major Dec 17-4
157 - Luke Mechler (Wisconsin) over Cade Wirnsberger (Bucknell) Dec 2-0
165 - Cale Anderson (Wisconsin) over Sean Walker (Bucknell) Fall 3-0 0:44
174 - Luke Condon (Wisconsin) over No. 24 Myles Takats Dec 4-2
184 - Logan Deacetis (Bucknell) over Matthew Jens (Wisconsin) Dec 10-5
197 - Dillon Bechtold (Bucknell)Â over Niccolo Colucci (Wisconsin) Tech Fall 21-5 6:42
285 - Gannon Rosenfeld (Wisconsin) over Nolan Springer Dec 11-6
