Nebraska
No. 6 Nebraska wrestling breaks attendance record in loss to No. 4 Iowa
LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) – A record crowd packed the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Friday night in Lincoln, but sixth-ranked Nebraska came up short in a 22-14 loss to No. 4 Iowa in a marquee Big Ten dual.
The announced attendance of 7,891 set a new program record, breaking the previous mark of 7,094 set in December.
Nebraska claimed four bouts on the night, highlighted by Brock Hardy’s milestone victory.
Hardy, ranked No. 3 at 141 pounds, earned a 1-0 decision over No. 10 Nasir Bailey to secure his 100th career dual win. The victory made Hardy the 33rd wrestler in Nebraska history to reach the milestone.
Iowa built an early advantage by winning four of the first five bouts.
The Hawkeyes clinched the dual at 184 when Gabe Arnold defeated No. 7 Silas Allred 4-1 to extend the Hawkeyes’ lead to 22-6.
Nebraska will remain at home Sunday to host No. 2 Ohio State. The dual is scheduled for a 1 p.m. CT start and will stream on B1G+.
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