With another week of the 2023-2024 wrestling season in the books, Rutgers is again ranked in the top 15 in the NWCA Coaches Poll. After a weekend split, Rutgers has held onto the 13th spot. That is a promising sign for the Scarlet Knights, who will host Minnesota, the ninth-ranked team in the country on the 27th.
Last weekend, Rutgers completed their tour of Michigan. They started their trip with a 22-13 win over Michigan State on the 19th. Against the Spartans, they were able to secure their 10th win due to a team effort.
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Michael Cetta led the way with his second Big Ten dual win of the season. He got some help from Yaraslau Slavikouski and John Poznanski, who secured the dual with back-to-back wins. Unfortunately, they could not replicate their success against the University of Michigan.
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While Rutgers hoped to leave Michigan with two wins, they are still one of the best teams in the Big Ten. Through 12 matches, they have a 10-2 record.
Due to their success, Rutgers has 179 points and only trails Virginia Tech by 10 points. A win over a top-ten team like Minnesota would go a long way as they look to move out of the 13th spot.