Three Big Takeaways: Cyclones take down No. 12 Wisconsin on opening day

The No. 14 Cyclones traveled to Jacksonville, Florida, for his or her first twin matches of the season on Saturday. Their three opponents had been Little Rock, Campbell and Wisconsin.  

David Carr begins the place he left off 

The highest-ranked wrestler for Iowa State this season continued his dominance Saturday as he defeated all three of his opponents.  

Carr defeated Dean Hamiti of Wisconsin 7-5, Tyler Brennan of Little Rock 11-1, and Riley Augustine of Campbell in a fall at 4:23.  

Ranked third by Intermat and WIN Journal, Carr has competed all over the world and can proceed to be watched intently by the nationwide eye because the season continues.  

Wisconsin upset in closing match 

The ultimate match of the day for Iowa State was the one match of the day towards a nationally ranked opponent. Wisconsin went into the match ranked No. 12 within the nation and 2-0 with decisive victories towards Buffalo and Chattanooga earlier within the day. 

The Cyclones dealt with enterprise towards the Badgers to safe their first upset of the season and set up themselves as one of many prime 15 groups within the nation.  

After taking down Wisconsin 26-6, Iowa State is 3-0 after sweeping by way of the Battle within the River Metropolis. The Cyclones will return to Ames undefeated for his or her subsequent match. 

The Subsequent Problem 

Iowa State will look to increase its twin win streak Saturday towards California Baptist College. 

A Cyclone victory towards Cal Baptist would give Iowa State wrestling its 17 straight dual-match win. It might proceed the second-longest dual-match profitable streak within the nation.  

Cal Baptist is coming off a 38-9 defeat towards Cal Poly and a 32-6 victory towards Vanguard on Saturday.  The Cyclones face the Cal Baptist Lancers at 8 p.m. Saturday in Ames.