Badgers drop to No. 2 Iowa

Sunday, January 12

Madison, WI

2 PM

Wisconsin Badgers

Iowa

Photo by: Dan Sanger

January 12, 2025 | Wrestling

Wisconsin begins conference play 0-1

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin wrestling team fell to No. 2 Iowa,45-0, in its first conference match of the season this Sunday. It was the first match of the new year for the Badgers, last competing on December 21 in Florida.

Iowa took every bout against the Badgers. Nicolar Rivera, Luke Mechler, and Brock Bobzien all fought the whole way, each losing by decision.

Following an upset victory over No.15 Jordan Titus of West Virginia in the Knockout Christmas Classic, Bobzien put on an impressive showing in the 141 pound bout. Taking Iowa's Jace Rhodes to sudden victory, but ultimately falling, 6-3.

Wisconsin is now 4-5 on the season, and begins conference play, 0-1.

Looking Ahead
Wisconsin hits the road for its first conference-away match against Maryland, Friday, January 17. The team faces the Terrapins at 6 p.m. (CT).

Results

125 - Joey Cruz (Iowa) over No. 18 Nicolar Rivera (Wisconsin), Dec 8-2
133 - No. 4 Drake Ayala (Iowa) over No. 24 Zan Fugitt (Wisconsin), Tech Fall 21-6 6:08
141 - Jace Rhodes (Iowa) over Brock Bobzien (Wisconsin), SV-1 6-3
149 - No. 4 Kyle Parco (Iowa) over Royce Nilo (Wisconsin), Tech Fall 19-3 3:24
157 - Miguel Estrada (Iowa) over Luke Mechler (Wisconsin), Dec 10-4
165 - No. 2 Michael Caliendo (Iowa) over Gavin Model (Wisconsin), Tech Fall 21-6 2:43
174 - No. 5 Patrick Kennedy (Iowa) over No. 31 Luke Condon (Wisconsin), Tech Fall 19-4 3:13
184 - No. 5 Gabe Arnold (Iowa) over Dylan Russo (Wisconsin), Fall 1:27
197 - No. 2 Stephan Buchanan (Iowa) over Niccolo Colucci (Wisconsin), Fall 0:40
285 - No. 12 Kueter (Iowa) over Gannon Rosenfeld (Wisconsin) Major Dec 8-0