Seven Badgers to compete in Las Vegas for U.S. Open Championships
April 22, 2026 | Wrestling
Badgers represented across senior and U20 divisions
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Wisconsin wrestling will be represented by seven current and former wrestlers at the 2026 U.S. Open Championships, set for April 22-26 in Las Vegas.
In the senior division, assistant coach Tony Cassioppi and Wisconsin RTC athlete Eric Barnett will compete. Barnett enters the tournament ranked No. 6 at 57 kg in the pre-seeds, while former Badger Evan Wick ('18–'21) holds the No. 3 pre-seed at 79 kg.
In the U20 division, current Badgers Collin McDowell and Caleb Dennee are set to compete, alongside incoming commits Eli Leonard and Connor Diemel.
In the senior division, assistant coach Tony Cassioppi and Wisconsin RTC athlete Eric Barnett will compete. Barnett enters the tournament ranked No. 6 at 57 kg in the pre-seeds, while former Badger Evan Wick ('18–'21) holds the No. 3 pre-seed at 79 kg.
In the U20 division, current Badgers Collin McDowell and Caleb Dennee are set to compete, alongside incoming commits Eli Leonard and Connor Diemel.
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