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Nebraska wrestler Ridge Lovett wins Big Ten individual title

Nebraska’s Ridge Lovett won his first Big Ten title on Sunday afternoon.

Nebraska Cornhuskers wrestler Ridge Lovett is officially a Big Ten champion.

The 141-pound junior out of Post Falls, Idaho on Sunday defeated Michigan’s Austin Gomez in a tightly contested 5-4 decision.

It’s the first individual title for Lovett in his collegiate career. He previously finished fourth at the 2022 Big Ten Championships and second place at the 2022 NCAA Championships.

Lovett’s Big Ten title improved his record to 24-1 this season. On Saturday, he also defeated Penn State’s Tyler Kasak and Indiana’s Graham Rooks to earn his spot in the 141 finals.

Lovett was the only Cornhusker competing for a Big Ten title on Sunday in College Park, Maryland.

Now, with a Big Ten title under his belt, Lovett will look towards the NCAA Championships in Kansas City later this month. Joining Lovett in Kansas City will be teammates Caleb Smith (125), Jacob Van Dee (133), Brock Hardy (141), Peyton Robb (157), Antrell Taylor (165), Lenny Pinto (185), Silas Allred (197), and Nash Hutmacher (285).

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Social media reacts to Nash Hutmacher’s debut win

A Nebraska defensive lineman had an impressive debut on the wrestling mat.

A Nebraska defensive lineman had an impressive debut on the wrestling mat. Nash Hutmacher defeated Wyoming’s Mason Ding in the 285 weight class.

Hutmacher was a decorated high school wrestler. He was a four-time state champion in South Dakota and finished with a career record of 166-0.

During the 2023 football season, Hutmacher started 12 games, recording a career-high 40 tackles, eight for loss, and 4.5 sacks. The Nebraska wrestling team is currently ranked No. 2 in the nation according to WIN Magazine’s Tournament Power Index.

Nebraska’s record now stands at 5-0 on the season. The Huskers will next take to the mat on Friday, January 12, when they host Iowa at the Devaney Center.

You can find social media reactions to the victory below.

Hutmacher wins by pin in Nebraska wrestling debut

The Nebraska wrestling team competed in a three-team meet on Saturday afternoon, hosting Wyoming and Northern Iowa.

The Nebraska wrestling team competed in a three-team meet on Saturday afternoon, hosting Wyoming and Northern Iowa. The Huskers swept the triangular, crushing the Cowboys 44-3 and sneaking away from the Wildcats 18-17.

The triangular also acted as the Nebraska wrestling debut for defensive lineman Nash Hutmacher. The Blackshirt returned to the mat for the first time since 2020. Hutmacher joined Nebraska wrestling after spending three seasons playing football.

Before Nebraska, Hutmacher wrestled for Chamberlain High School in South Dakota, where he was a four-time state champion. Hutmacher’s collegiate debut saw him win by fall in the first period, capping off a dominating win for Nebraska over Wyoming.

After falling in the first match, the Huskers won the remaining nine matches with authority, four by falls, two by tech falls, and one by a major decision.

Hutmacher did not wrestle in the team’s follow-up match with Northern Iowa, a meet that came down to the wire. But Silas Allred earned a pin in the penultimate match, giving Nebraska a five-point lead, eventually leading to the 18-17 victory.

The Huskers moved to 5-0 on the season and will remain home to take on Iowa on Friday night. The duel is set for 6:00 p.m. and can be viewed on the Big Ten Network.

How to watch No. 4 Nebraska wrestling at the 2023 Soldier Salute

Want to watch #Huskers wrestling compete against the best in the country? The two-day 2023 Soldier Salute tournament will be streamed live on B1G+.

Get ready for collegiate wrestling action on Friday, Dec. 29, and Saturday, Dec. 30, featuring No. 4 Nebraska at the 2023 Soldier Salute.

The second annual Soldier Salute, set to take place at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, will include competitors from 10 ranked teams in the Intermat’s top 30 including No. 2 Iowa, No. 3 Missouri, No. 4 Nebraska, No. 5 Iowa State, No. 12 Minnesota, No. 13 South Dakota State, No. 15 Navy, No. 16 Oregon State, No. 25 Northern Iowa and No. 27 North Carolina.

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The undefeated Cornhuskers are coming off a big win against No. 13 South Dakota State earlier this month, and look to continue their strong play at the Soldier Salute.

The tournament is hosted by the Iowa City Area Sports Commission and 100% of the annual tournament proceeds will be split between the United Service Organizations (USO) and a development fund targeted towards the continued growth of high school girls wrestling.

If you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place. Individual mat cameras will be available for all four sessions of the Soldier Salute. All action will be airing on B1G+.

Soldier Salute Schedule

Date Session Time (E.T) How to watch
Fri, Dec. 29 Session 1 11 a.m. Watch Session 1
Fri, Dec. 29 Session 2 4:30 p.m. Watch Session 2
Sat, Dec. 30 Session 3 12 p.m. Watch Session 3
Sat, Dec. 30 Session 4 6 p.m. Watch Session 4

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