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NU Wrestling B1G Championship, NCAA Brackets


Saturday, Feb. 6. The Huskers will wrestle the Hoosiers at 1 p.m. CT and the Spartans at 3 p.m. CT.

Ten Huskers have earned national rankings headed into this weekend's tri-dual. Among those ranked, six fall in the top-10.
Eric Schultz leads the Huskers with a No. 2 ranking by InterMat, FloWrestling and TrackWrestling at 197 pounds.
Mikey Labriola remains at No. 4 at 174 pounds by InterMat and earns his highest ranking of third by FloWrestling.
Chad Red Jr. holds on to his No. 9 ranking at 141 pounds and ranks as high as fifth by TrackWrestling.
Liam Cronin (125) earned his first top-10 InterMat ranking of the season this week, coming in at No. 9. He ranks as high as sixth by FloWrestling and TrackWrestling.
Taylor Venz (184) comes in at No. 9 by TrackWrestling. Closing out the top-10 rankings is
Christian Lance, who made a seven-spot jump to No. 10 in the InterMat rankings this week. He ranks as high as eight by TrackWrestling.

https://huskers.com/news/2021/2/5/wrestling-nebraska-set-for-indiana-tri-meet.aspx
Nebraska Set for Indiana Tri-Meet - University of Nebraska
#4 NEBRASKA'S PROJECTED LINEUP*
125: #9 Liam Cronin
• Sr. • Orange, Calif. -OR- Jeremiah Reno • Fr. • Kansas City, Mo.
133: Alex Thomsen • So. • Neola, Iowa -OR- Tucker Sjomeling • Jr. • Delano, Minn. -OR- Dominick Serrano • Fr. • Windsor, Colo.
141: #9 Chad Red Jr. • Sr. • Indianapolis, Ind. -OR- Jordan Kelber • So. • Valentine, Neb.
149: Brock Hardy • Fr. • Brigham City, Utah -OR- Jevon Parrish • So. • Olathe, Kan. -OR- Ridge Lovett • So. • Post Falls, Idaho
157: Caleb Licking • Sr. • Norfolk, Neb.
165: #18 Peyton Robb • So. • Owatonna, Minn. -OR- Isaiah Alford • RFr. • Lincoln, Neb.
174: #4 Mikey Labriola • Jr. • Easton, Pa.
184: #11 Taylor Venz • Sr. • Farmington, Minn. -OR- Nathan Haas • Fr. • Norwalk, Calif. -OR- Brandyn Van Tassell • Fr. • Mapleton, Utah
197: #2 Eric Schultz • Sr. • Tinley Park, Ill.
285: #10 Christian Lance • Sr. • Nixa, Mo. -OR- Cale Davidson • Jr. • Wichita, Kan.

MICHIGAN STATE PROJECTED LINEUP
125: #13 Rayvon Foley
RJr. • Ann Arbor, Mich. -OR- Tristan Lujan Fr. • Selma, Calif.
133: Jordan Hamdan RFr. • Hudson, Mich. -OR- Andrew Chambal Fr. • Davison, Mich.
141: Jaden Eriquez RJr. • Tulare, Calif. -OR- Matt Santos RSr. • Saginaw, Mich. -OR- Jake Spiess RSr. • Delta, Ohio
149: Peyton Omania RFr. • Concord, Calif. -OR- Eddie Homrock Fr. • Fowlerville, Mich.
157: Chase Saldate Fr. • Gilroy, Calif. -OR- Nathan Atienza RJr. • Livonia, Mich.
165: Jake Tucker RSr. • Lowell, Ind. -OR- Caleb Fish Fr. • Eaton Rapids, Mich.
174: Drew Hughes RSr. • Lowell, Ind. -OR- Nate Jimenez RSo. • Elburn, Ill.
184: #16 Layne Malczewski RSo. • Macomb, Mich.
197: #5 Cam Caffey RJr. • Carbondale, Ill. -OR- Austen Malczewski RJr. • Washington, Mich.
285: Christian Rebottaro RSr. • Scotts Valley, Calif. -OR- Brad Wilton RJr. • Mason, Mich.

INDIANA PROJECTED LINEUP
125: #17 Brock Hudkins
Sr. • Danville, Ind. -OR- Jacob Moran Fr. • Portage, Ind.
133: Kyle Luigs RJr. • Evansville, Ind.
141: Cayden Rooks So. • Columbus, Ind.
149: #19 Graham Rooks RSo. • Columbus, Ind.
157: Matt Ortiz So. • Saint Charles, Ill.
165: Nick South So. • North Vernon, Ind.
174: #17 DJ Washington So. • Portage, Ind.
184: Drayton Harris Fr. • Gallatin, Mo.
197: Nick Willham So. • Greenwood, Ind.
285: Rudy Streck Jr. • Merrillville, Ind. -OR- Jacob Bullock So. • Cahokia, Ill.
 
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125​
#9 Liam Cronin (Nebraska) over Jacob Moran (Indiana) (Dec 4-2)
0​
3​
133​
Alex Thomsen (Nebraska) over Kyle Luigs (Indiana) (Fall 3:53; after trailing 10-0)
0​
6​
141​
#9 Chad Red (Nebraska) over Cayden Rooks (Indiana) (Fall 1:00)
0​
6​
149​
Brock Hardy (Nebraska) over Jonathan Moran (Indiana) (Fall 0:51)
0​
6​
157​
Caleb Licking (Nebraska) over Matt Ortiz (Indiana) (Dec 6-0)
0​
3​
165​
#18 Peyton Robb (Nebraska) over Nick South (Indiana) (MD 10-2)
0​
4​
174​
#4 Mikey Labriola (Nebraska) over #17 Donnell Washington (Indiana) (Dec 13-7)
0​
3​
184​
Nathan Haas (Nebraska) over Drayton Harris (Indiana) (MD 12-3)
0​
4​
197​
#2 Eric Schultz (Nebraska) over Nick Willham (Indiana) (Inj. 0:00)
0​
6​
285​
#10 Christian Lance (Nebraska) over Jacob Bullock (Indiana) (Inj. 2:08)
0​
6​
TEAM SCORE047

Extra Matches:

165​
Extra: Sammy Cokeley (Indiana) over Isiah Alford (Nebraska) (Fall 4:36)
174​
Extra: Robert Deters (Indiana) over Isiah Alford (Nebraska) (Dec 10-7)
184​
Extra: Brandyn Van Tassel (Nebraska) over Sean Grim (Indiana) (TF 15-0 6:30)
285​
Extra: Cale Davidson (Nebraska) over Andrew Irick (Indiana) (Fall 2:30)
285​
Extra: Cale Davidson (Nebraska) over Rudy Streck (Indiana) (Dec 7-1)
 
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125​
#9 Liam Cronin (Nebraska) over #13 RayVon Foley (Michigan State) (Dec 14-13)
0​
3​
133​
Tucker Sjomeling (Nebraska) over Jordan Hamdan (Michigan State) (Dec 10-4)
0​
3​
141​
#9 Chad Red (Nebraska) over Jaden Enriquez (Michigan State) (Dec 6-1)
0​
3​
149​
Ridge Lovett (Nebraska) over Peyton Omania (Michigan State) (MD 13-3)
0​
4​
157​
Chase Saldate (Michigan State) over Jevon Parrish (Nebraska) (MD 8-0)
4​
0​
165​
#18 Peyton Robb (Nebraska) over Caleb Fish (Michigan State) (Dec 10-3)
0​
3​
174​
#4 Mikey Labriola (Nebraska) over Nate Jimenez (Michigan State) (MD 16-4)
0​
4​
184​
#16 Layne Malczewski (Michigan State) over Nathan Haas (Nebraska) (Fall 1:38)
6​
0​
197​
#2 Eric Schultz (Nebraska) over #6 Cameron Caffey (Michigan State) (Dec 6-5)
0​
3​
285​
#10 Christian Lance (Nebraska) over Christian Rebottaro (Michigan State) (MD 12-4)
0​
4​
1027
Extra Matches:
133​
Extra: Andrew Chambal (Michigan State) over Jerimiah Reno (Nebraska) (Dec 3-2)
133​
Extra: Andrew Chambal (Michigan State) over Dominick Serrano (Nebraska) (SV-1 6-4)
141​
Extra: Matt Santos (Michigan State) over Jordan Kelber (Nebraska) (Dec 9-5)
149​
Extra: Brock Hardy (Nebraska) over Jackson Renicker (Michigan State) (MD 10-0)
149​
Extra: Ridge Lovett (Nebraska) over Eddie Homrock (Michigan State) (Dec 6-0)
165​
Extra: Jake Tucker (Michigan State) over Isiah Alford (Nebraska) (TF 23-4 7:00)
197​
Extra: Austen Malczewski (Michigan State) over Brandyn Van Tassel (Nebraska) (Dec 7-2)
285​
Extra: Cale Davidson (Nebraska) over Brad Wilton (Michigan State) (Dec 5-1)
 
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New Intermat rankings are out: Schultz is now #1 in the Nation.

New RankNameCollegeClassPrev Rank
9..........125Liam CroninNebraskaSenior9
8 .........141Chad RedNebraskaSenior9
18.......165Peyton RobbNebraskaSophomore18
3.......174Mikey LabriolaNebraskaJunior4
15 .......184Taylor VenzNebraskaSenior11
1 .......197Eric SchultzNebraskaSenior2
11.......HVYChristian LanceNebraskaSenior10
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13 of B1G wrestling teams are ranked in the top 30 D1 college wrestling ranked by Track Wrestling.

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Ten Huskers have earned national rankings headed into this weekend's season finale. Among those ranked, five fall in the top-10. Eric Schultz leads the Huskers with a No. 1 ranking by InterMat and TrackWrestling at 197 pounds. Mikey Labriola comes in at No. 2 at 174 pounds by InterMat and FloWrestling. Chad Red Jr. ranks as high as fifth this week by TrackWrestling. Liam Cronin (125 pounds) remains in the top-10 with a No. 7 ranking by TrackWrestling and FloWrestling. Christian Lance rounds out the Huskers in the top-10 as he ranks as high at No. 7 by Track Wrestling.
 
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NU vs Ill. Sunday, 21 Feb, 1:00 PM (Ranking from Track Wrestling)

No. 4 NebraskaNo. 11 Illinois
Weight ClassWrestlerRecordWrestlerRecord
125 lbs.#7 Liam Cronin -OR- Jeremiah Reno6-1; 0-2#16 Justin Cardani2-5
133 lbs.#27 Alex Thomsen -OR- Tucker Sjomeling2-3; 3-2#22 Lucas Byrd6-1
141 lbs.#5 Chad Red Jr.7-1#12 Dylan Duncan4-1
149 lbs.#24 Brock Hardy -OR- Ridge Lovett4-3; 4-0#7 Mike Carr3-1
157 lbs.#30 Caleb Licking2-4Johnny Mologousis1-3
165 lbs.#18 Peyton Robb6-2#7 Danny Braunagel5-0
174 lbs.#3 Mikey Labriola7-0#28 DJ Shannon or Trey Sizemore2-4; 2-2
184 lbs.#18 Taylor Venz -OR- Nathan Haas3-2; 2-2#14 Zac Braunagel4-3
197 lbs.#1 Eric Schultz or Brandon Van Tassell8-0, 2-2#24 Matt Wroblewski5-2
HWT#7 Christian Lance4-2#5 Luke Luffman5-2
 
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WTSUMMARYILLNEB
125#7 Liam Cronin (Nebraska) over Justin Cardani (Illinois) (Dec 4-3)03
133Lucas Byrd (Illinois) over Tucker Sjomeling (Nebraska) (Dec 10-8)30
141#5 Chad Red (Nebraska) over Dylan Duncan (Illinois) (Dec 4-3)03
149Ridge Lovett (Nebraska) over Danny Pucino (Illinois) (TF 20-5 0:00)05
157Caleb Licking (Nebraska) over Luke Odom (Illinois) (Dec 10-4)03
165Dan Braunagel (Illinois) over Peyton Robb (Nebraska) (Dec 9-6)30
174#3 Mikey Labriola (Nebraska) over Trey Sizemore (Illinois) (MD 17-6)04
184#18 Taylor Venz (Nebraska) over Zach Braunagel (Illinois) (MD 12-1)04
197#1 Eric Schultz (Nebraska) over Matt Wroblewski (Illinois) (Dec 4-1)03
285Luke Luffman (Illinois) over Christian Lance (Nebraska) (4-2 SV-1)30
FINAL SCORE925

EXTRA Matches:

125Jerimiah Reno (Nebraska) over Joshua Contreras (Illinois) (Fall 6:57)
133Alex Thomsen (Nebraska) over We Rachal (Illinois) (Dec 3-2)
149Brock Hardy (Nebraska) over Andrew Cohen (Illinois) (Fall 4:58)
197Brandyn Van Tassel (Nebraska) over Isaiah Pettigrew (Illinois) (Fall 2:39)
 
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NU wrestling moves up one spot to #3 in NCAA Div 1 according to Track Wrestling's latest rankings:

RankSchoolPoints
1Iowa142
2Penn State68
3Nebraska67
4Virginia Tech58.5
5North Carolina State55
T-6Missouri53
T-6Oklahoma State53
8Arizona State51
9Michigan48.5
10Ohio State40
11Minnesota37.5
12Iowa State33.5
13North Carolina31
T-14Central Michigan30.5
T-14Pittsburgh30.5
T-16Illinois30
T-16Rutgers30
18Northwestern26
19Michigan State21.5
20Stanford18.5

Individual wrestlers Rankings:
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B1G Wrestling tournament Pre-Seeds:

"Eric Schultz, currently rated No. 1 in the nation at 197 pounds, earns the top seed at the conference championships for the Huskers. He becomes the first Nebraska wrestler since 2015 to earn a #one-seed at the event.

Both Liam Cronin (125 pounds) and Mikey Labriola (174 pounds) received No. 2 seeds for their respective weight classes. At 141 pounds, Chad Red Jr. enters the 2021 conference tournament seeded fourth. Christian Lance received a five-seed at heavyweight. "

"Big Ten Network will offer live linear and streaming coverage of the entire Big Ten Wrestling Championships. Session I begins Saturday, March 6 at 9 a.m. (CT) and Session II semifinals start at 6:30 p.m. (CT). The championship coverage continues Sunday at 11 a.m. (CT) with consolation matches on BTN+ and returns to BTN at 3 p.m. (CT) for the final bouts"


Nebraska's Big Ten Championships Lineup

Including preliminarily seeding

125: #2 Liam Cronin • Sr. • Orange, Calif.
133: #11 Tucker Sjomeling • Jr. • Delano, Minn.
141: #4 Chad Red Jr. • Sr. • Indianapolis, Ind.
149: #7 Ridge Lovett • So. • Post Falls, Idaho
157: #10 Caleb Licking • Sr. • Norfolk, Neb.
165: #7 Peyton Robb • So. • Owatonna, Minn.
174: #2 Mikey Labriola • Jr. • Easton, Pa.
184: #6 Taylor Venz • Sr. • Farmington, Minn.
197: #1 Eric Schultz • Sr. • Tinley Park, Ill.
285: #5 Christian Lance • Sr. • Nixa, Mo.
 
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After Session I NEBRASKA sits at #2 with all wrestlers still alive in the tournament.

At 149, Lovett upsets the #2 seed Murin from Iowa (11-6) to move on!
At 165, Robb upsets the #2 seed Braunagel from Illinois (9-5) to move on!

Session II semifinal and consolation matches begin at 6:30 p.m. (CT) on B1G channel. Wrestling continues Sunday at 11 a.m. (CT) with consolation rounds before the championship coverage begins at 3 p.m. (CT).
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Big Ten Championships
Bryce Jordan Center | University Park, Pa.
March 6-7, 2021

125 Pounds: No. 2 Liam Cronin – 9th – 0.0 pts.

First Round: BYE
Quarterfinals: No. 7 Devin Schroder (PUR) dec. Liam Cronin (NEB), 3-1 SV1
Cons. Second Round: No. 8 Michael DeAugustino (NW) dec. Liam Cronin (NEB), 4-1
9th-Place Semifinals: Liam Cronin (NEB) dec. No. 13 Dylan Shawver (RUT), 9-5
9th-Place Match: Liam Cronin (NEB) pinned No. 6 Eric Barnett (WIS), 2:02

133 Pounds: No. 11 Tucker Sjomeling – 9th – 3.0 pts.
First Round: Tucker Sjomeling (NEB) def. No. 7 Austin DeCantur (OSU), Medical Forfeit
Quarterfinals: No. 2 Austin DeSanto (IOWA) def. Tucker Sjomeling (NEB), 4-1
Cons. Second Round: No. 9 Kyle Burwick (WIS) dec. Tucker Sjomeling (NEB), 6-3
9th-Place Quarterfinals: Tucker Sjomleing (NEB) pinned Shane Metzler (RUT), 5:57
9th-Place Semifinals: Tucker Sjomeling (NEB) def. No. 7 Austin DeCantur (OSU), Forfeit
9th-Place Match: Tucker Sjomeling (NEB)dec. No. 5 Jack Medley (MICH), 11-6

141 Pounds: No. 4 Chad Red Jr. – 4th – 14.5 pts.
First Round: Chad Red Jr. (NEB) major dec. No. 13 Colin Valdiviez (NU), 10-2
Quarterfinals: Chad Red Jr. (NEB) major dec. No. 5 Dylan Duncan (ILL), 12-3
Semifinals: No. 1 Jaydin Eierman (IOWA) dec. Chad Red Jr. (NEB), 7-1
Cons. Semifinals: Chad Red Jr. (NEB) major dec. No. 13 Colin Valdiviez (NU), 13-2
3rd-Place Match: No. 3 Sebastian Rivera (RUT) dec. Chad Red Jr. (NEB), 4-3

149 Pounds: No. 7 Ridge Lovett – 2nd – 15.0 pts.
First Round: Ridge Lovett (NEB) dec. No. 10 Graham Rooks (IU), 6-1
Quarterfinals: Ridge Lovett (NEB) dec. No. 2 Max Murin (IOWA), 11-6
Semifinals: Ridge Lovett (NEB) dec. No. 6 Michael Blockhus (MINN), 2-1 TB1
Finals: No. 1 Sammy Sasso (OSU) dec. Ridge Lovett (NEB), 5-2

157 Pounds: No. 10 Caleb Licking – 7th – 7.0 pts.
First Round: No. 7 Chase Saldate (MSU) pinned Caleb Licking (NEB), 3:31
Cons. Second Round: Caleb Licking (NEB) dec. No. 9 Elijah Cleary (OSU), 2-1
Cons. Quarterfinals: No. 5 Brady Berge (PSU) major dec. Caleb Licking (NEB), 12-2
7th-Place Match: Caleb Licking (NEB) def. No. 6 Will Lewan (MICH), Forfeit

165 Pounds: No. 7 Peyton Robb – 4th – 11.5 pts.
First Round: Peyton Robb (NEB) dec. No. 10 Nick South (IU), 10-4
Quarterfinals: Peyton Robb (NEB) dec. No. 2 Dan Braunagel (ILL), 9-5
Semifinals: No. 3 Ethan Smith (OSU) dec. Peyton Robb (NEB), 5-3 SV1
Cons. Semifinals: Peyton Robb (NEB) dec. No. 9 Gerrit Nijenhuis (PUR), 6-3
3rd-Place Match: No. 4 Cameron Amine (MICH) dec. Peyton Robb (NEB), 4-1

174 Pounds: No. 2 Mikey Labriola – 3rd – 13.5 pts.
First Round: BYE
Quarterfinals: Mikey Labriola (NEB) dec. No. 7 Jackson Turley (RUT), 11-9
Semifinals: No. 3 Carter Starocci (PSU) dec. Mikey Labriola (NEB), 3-1 SV1
Cons. Semifinals: Mikey Labriola (NEB) dec. No. 5 Donnell Washington (IND), 8-4
3rd-Place Match: Mikey Labriola (NEB) major dec. No. 4 Logan Massa (MICH), 11-3

184 Pounds: No. 6 Taylor Venz – 2nd – 17.0 pts.
First Round: Taylor Venz (NEB) pinned No. 11 Kyle Cochran (MD), 3:41
Quarterfinals: Taylor Venz (NEB) dec. No. 3 Layne Malczewski (MSU), 13-6
Semifinals: Taylor Venz (NEB) dec. No. 2 Christopher Weiler (WIS), 10-3
Finals: No. 1 Aaron Brooks (PSU) dec. Taylor Venz (NEB), 10-5

197 Pounds: No. 1 Eric Schultz – 2nd – 15.0 pts.
First Round: BYE
Quarterfinals: Eric Schultz (NEB) dec. No. 9 Gavin Hoffman (OSU), 2-0
Semifinals: Eric Schultz (NEB) dec. No. 4 Cam Caffey (MSU), 2-1
Finals: No. 2 Myles Amine (MICH) dec. Eric Schultz (NEB), 7-3

285 Pounds: No. 5 Christian Lance – 5th – 9.0 pts.
First Round: Christian Lance (NEB) dec. No. 12 Dorian Keys (PUR), 4-0
Quarterfinals: Christian Lance (NEB) dec. No. 4 Luke Luffman (ILL), 3-1 SV1
Semifinals: No. 1 Gable Steveson (MINN) def. Christian Lance (NEB), Injury default
Cons. Semifinals: No. 7 Greg Kerkvliet (PSU) major dec. Christian Lance (NEB), 10-2
5th-Place Match: Christian Lance (NEB) dec. No. 8 Tate Orndorff (OSU), 3-2


Final Team Finishes (Points):

1. Iowa (159.5)
2. Penn State (124.0)
3. Nebraska (105.5)
4. Michigan (92.0)
5. Minnesota (77.5)
6. Purdue (76.0)
7. Northwestern (74.0)
8. Michigan State (73.5)
9. Ohio State (69.5)
10. Rutgers (52.0)
11. Illinois (32.0)
12. Wisconsin (30.5)
13. Indiana (22.0)
14. Maryland (2.0)
 
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