No. 2 Hawkeyes Down No. 16 Wisconsin, 19-18
MADISON, Wis. – No. 3 Tony Cassioppi’s 4-1 decision over No. 11 Trent Hillger tied the dual at 18 and the second-ranked University of Iowa wrestling team defeated No. 16 Wisconsin, 19-18 via criteria, on Sunday afternoon in front of a record crowd at UW Field House. The Hawkeyes and Badgers split the 10 matches, but Iowa won the dual on the third criteria, which is points scored in decisions, majors and technical falls. Iowa had a 31-24 advantage to propel its record to 12-0 overall and 5-0 in the Big Ten.
Illini Wrestling Win Big Over Maryland
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Illinois wrestling team picked up another Big Ten victory over Maryland, 29-11, at the State Farm Center on Sunday, Jan. 22. Sixth year No. 20 Mike Carr and redshirt sophomore No. 10 Lucas Byrd both picked up Technical Falls to launch the Illini in front.