Badgers dominate NDSU in season opener | Wisconsin Badgers

Freshman Wyatt Ingham, in his collegiate debut, kicked off the action with the Badgers’ first individual victory of the year at 19-4. 

No. 17 Braxton Amos followed it up with a pin in the heavyweight section.

No. 9 Nicolar Rivera earned a win by major decision at 14-6 in 125. 

In 133, No. 4 Zan Fugitt tallied a victory via a 4-3 decision. 

No. 15 Joseph Zargo burst onto the scene with a 17-1 victory in the 149 weight class. 

Redshirt senior Luke Mechler battled in extra time to secure three more points for Wisconsin in 157. 

Redshirt sophomore Julian George came out aggressively in his dual, earning an 8-2 win in the 165 weight class. 

Redshirt sophomore Luke Condon racked up a major decision in 174 with a 13-4 win.

To wrap up the standouts, redshirt senior Cale Anderson provided a comeback victory with a 13-9 decision. 

Looking Ahead

The Badgers are back in action on Saturday, Nov. 8, when they hit the road to Iowa State to compete in the Iowa State Invite.

Wisconsin Results:

Wisconsin 36, North Dakota State 3

125 – No. 9 Nicolar Rivera (Wisconsin) over Ezekiel Witt (NDSU), Major Dec. 14-6 

133 – No. 4 Zan Fugitt (Wisconsin) over Tristan Daugherty (NDSU), Dec. 3-0

141 – Michael Olson (NDSU) over Carson Exferd (Wisconsin), Dec. 3-0 

149 – No. 15 Joseph Zargo (Wisconsin) over Brayden Canoyer, TF 17-1 (5:40)

157 – Luke Mechler (Wisconsin) over Gavin Drexler (NDSU), SV-1 4-1

165 – Julian George (Wisconsin) over Tyler Secoy (NDSU), Dec. 8-2

174 – No. 27 Luke Condon (Wisconsin) over Max Magayna (NDSU), Major Dec. 13-4

184 – Cale Anderson (Wisconsin) over Aidan Bernot (NDSU), Dec. 13-9

197 – Wyatt Ingham (Wisconsin) over Devin Wasley (NDSU), TF 19-4 (4:05)

285 – No. 17 Braxton Amos (Wisconsin) over Drew Blackburn-Forst (NDSU), F (6:20)