Badgers obtain 23

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin wrestling team scored its inaugural win of the season on Saturday, Dec. 7, clinching a 23-25 triumph over Bucknell in an away match.

Cale Anderson provided a pivotal moment in the 165 weight category, capturing the match’s sole pin in a decisive clash against Bucknell’s Sean Walker. Anderson’s swift fall at 0:44 garnered the Badgers six points and confirmed the win.

Redshirt Freshman Luke Condon kicked off his campaign impressively at 174 pounds, achieving a notable victory with a decision win over No. 24 Myles Takats. Zan Fugitt also shone with a significant win at 133 pounds, overcoming No. 25 Kurt Phipps in an 11-2 major decision.

Additionally, three more Badgers captured victories in their individual contests. No. 25 Nicolar Rivera triumphed at 125 pounds, Luke Mechler clinched his match at 157 pounds, and Gannon Rosenfeld recorded a victory at 285 pounds.

Looking ahead
Wisconsin is set to compete again tomorrow, Dec. 8, in a pair of dual matches. The team will go up against Bloomsburg at 10 a.m. in the Nelson Field House, followed by a face-off against Lock Haven at 4 p.m. in the Thomas Field House.

Results
125 – No. 25 Nicolar Rivera (Wisconsin) over Ty Kapusta (Bucknell) Major Dec 13-1
133 – Zan Fugitt (Wisconsin) over No. 25 Kurtis Phipps (Bucknell) Major Dec 11-2
141 – No. 20 Dylan Chappell (Bucknell) over Brock Bobzien (Wisconsin) Dec 14-10
149 – Aiden Davis (Bucknell) over Royce Nilo (Wisconsin) Major Dec 17-4
157 – Luke Mechler (Wisconsin) over Cade Wirnsberger (Bucknell) Dec 2-0
165 – Cale Anderson (Wisconsin) over Sean Walker (Bucknell) Fall 3-0 0:44
174 – Luke Condon (Wisconsin) over No. 24 Myles Takats Dec 4-2
184 – Logan Deacetis (Bucknell) over Matthew Jens (Wisconsin) Dec 10-5
197 – Dillon Bechtold (Bucknell) over Niccolo Colucci (Wisconsin) Tech Fall 21-5 6:42
285 – Gannon Rosenfeld (Wisconsin) over Nolan Springer Dec 11-6