MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Badgers overpowered the Michigan State Spartans, 25-12, on Sunday, Feb. 9.Â
The Badgers had a decisive win, earning seven out of the ten matches they wrestled. This is Wisconsin's first win of the 2024-25 Big Ten Conference season and first win at home.Â
The biggest wins of the day came from Cody Goebel (165) and Wyatt Ingham (197).
Cody Goebel had an exciting SV-1 win over Jay Nivison and achieved a 4-1 final score (165).
True freshman Wyatt Ingham upset No. 25 Remy Cotton, with a comeback 14-12 decision. "I think our fans saw a little glimpse of the future at 197," said coach Chris Bono.Â
Wisconsin's ranked wrestlers, No. 17 Nicolar Rivera and No. 14 Zan Fugitt, also picked up wins.Â
Coach Bono was proud of the team's performance, "The team has stayed true to the mission through a bunch of adversity this season! We are excited to keep pushing forward!"
Results:
Wisconsin 25, Michigan State 12
125 - No. 17
Nicolar Rivera (Wisconsin) over Caleb Weiand (Michigan State), Major Dec. 14-4
133 - No. 14 Â
Zan Fugitt (Wisconsin) over Andrew Hampton (Michigan State), Tech. Fall 21-5 4:53
141 -
Brock Bobzien (Wisconsin) over Jaden Crumpler (Michigan State), Dec. 4-1
149 - Clayton Jones (Michigan State) over
Aidan Medora (Wisconsin), Fall 3:45
157 -
Luke Mechler (Wisconsin) over Jack Conley (Michigan State), Major Dec. 12-4
165 -
Cody Goebel (Wisconsin) over Jay Nivison (Michigan State), SV-1 4-1Â
174 -
Luke Condon (Wisconsin) over Ceasar Garza (Michigan State), Dec. 5-0
184 - Cory Thomas (Michigan State) over
Matthew Jens (Wisconsin), Dec 19-13
197 -
Wyatt Ingham (Wisconsin) over No. 25 Remy Cotton (Michigan State), Dec 14-12
285 - Max Vanadia (Michigan State) over
Gannon Rosenfeld (Wisconsin), Dec 11-4
Up Next:Â
The Badgers will have a quick turn-around and head to Northwestern for their final Big Ten conference dual on Friday, Feb. 14.
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