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First NCAA rankings out. We host MSU tomorrow night @ 6:00 on BTN.

http://www.ncaa.com/news/wrestling/article/2018-01-18/college-wrestling-ncaa-releases-division-i-wrestling-coaches-panel

#17 Weaver (141)

#17 Skatzka (174)

#26 Oliver (125)

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – After two weeks away from the U-Gym, wrestling is back in Bloomington. The Hoosiers continue a dual meet slate with 5-of-7 matches at home in 2018 on Friday evening when they meet Michigan State. Points will come at a premium as both teams are chomping at the bit for their first conference win.

Leading the way for Indiana are a pair of Michiganders, Cole Weaver (141) and Devin Skatzka (174), who host the Spartans for the first time in their careers. Weaver, ranked as high as 16th, is set to enter the bout of the evening against No. 20 Javier Gasca with Weaver seeking his first win over the fifth-year Spartan.

On the sidelines, Indiana head coach Duane Goldman will clash with one of his former wrestlers, MSU head coach Roger Chandler, for the first time in Goldman's storied career.

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Big Ten Wrestling
Indiana (6-4, 0-3) vs. Michigan State (4-5, 0-3)
Friday, January 19 • 6:00 p.m. ET • Big Ten Network • TrackWrestling
University Gymnasium • Bloomington, Indiana

Projected Starters (Rankings provided by FloWrestling): 
125: Elijah Oliver (IU) vs. Rayvon Foley (MSU)
133: Garrett Pepple (IU) vs. Matt Santos (MSU)
141: No. 16 Cole Weaver (IU) vs. No. 20 Javier Gasca (MSU)
149: Davey Tunon (IU) vs. Jwan Britton /or/ Austin Eicher (MSU)
157: Austin Holmes (IU) vs. Jake Tucker (MSU)
165: Dillon Hoey /or/ Logan Herrera (IU) vs. Austin Hiles (MSU)
174: No. 19 Devin Skatzka (IU) vs. Logan Ritchie
184: Norman Conley (IU) vs. Shwan Shadaia /or/ Danny Kruse (MSU)
197: Jake Kleimola (IU) /or/ Spencer Irick (IU) vs. Nick May (MSU)
285: Fletcher Miller (IU) vs. Christian Rebottaro /or/ Matt Lloyd (MSU)

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We fall 18-15. @ Wisky next Friday.

125 Elijah Oliver (Indiana) over RayVon Foley (Michigan State) (Dec 11-8)
133 Garrett Pepple (Indiana) over Matt Santos (Michigan State) (Dec 6-2)
141 Cole Weaver (Indiana) over Javier Gasca III (Michigan State) (Dec 2-1)
149 Jwan Britton (Michigan State) over Davey Tunon (Indiana) (MD 10-1)
157 Jake Tucker (Michigan State) over Austin Holmes (Indiana) (TF 17-0 3:45)
165 Austin Hiles (Michigan State) over Dillion Hoey (Indiana) (Dec 5-0)
174 Devin Skatzka (Indiana) over Gary (Logan) Ritchie (Michigan State) (Dec 4-1)
184 Norman Conley (Indiana) over Shwan Shadaia (Michigan State) (Dec 3-2)
197 Nick May (Michigan State) over Jake Kleimola (Indiana) (Dec 3-2)
285 Christian Rebottaro (Michigan State) over Fletcher Miller (Indiana) (Dec 5-3)
 

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Should have won this one. Miller dropped the ball.


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We drop both matches over the weekend. Weaver with a nice upset over Chad Red. Danishek out again. We host Illinois on Friday.

Wisconsin 24, IU 19

125 - Elijah Oliver (Indiana) over Ethan Rotondo (Wisconsin) (Fall 2:31)
133 - Jens Lantz (Wisconsin) over Garrett Pepple (Indiana) (Dec 3-0)
141 - #16 Cole Weaver (Indiana) over Eli Stickley (Wisconsin) (Fall 0:34)
149 - Cole Martin (Wisconsin) over Alajandro Raya (Indiana) (TF 15-0 5:49)
157 - #19 Andrew Crone (Wisconsin) over Austin Holmes (Indiana) (MD 14-2)
165 - #5 Evan Wick (Wisconsin) over Dillion Hoey (Indiana) (TF 23-8 6:42)
174 - #19 Devin Skatzka (Indiana) over Ryan Christensen (Wisconsin) (MD 9-1)
184 - #9 Ricky Robertson (Wisconsin) over Norman Conley (Indiana) (MD 8-0)
197 - Hunter Ritter (Wisconsin) over Jake Kleimola (Indiana) (Dec 6-5)
285 - Fletcher Miller (Indiana) over Ben Stone (Wisconsin) (Dec 3-1)

Nebraska 23, IU 18

125 - Elijah Oliver (Indiana) over Mitch Maginnis (Nebraska) (SV-1 3-1)
133 - Garrett Pepple (Indiana) over Brian Peska (Nebraska) (Fall 1:56)
141 - #16 Cole Weaver (Indiana) over #13 Chad Red (Nebraska) (TB-1 6-5)
149 - #12 Colton McCrystal (Nebraska) over Alajandro Raya (Indiana) (MD 15-3)
157 - #8 Tyler Berger (Nebraska) over Austin Holmes (Indiana) (Fall 2:16)
165 - #12 Isaiah White (Nebraska) over Dillion Hoey (Indiana) (Fall 0:40)
174 - #19 Devin Skatzka (Indiana) over Beau Breske (Nebraska) (Dec 8-3)
184 - #7 Taylor Venz (Nebraska) over Norman Conley (Indiana) (MD 12-2)
197 - Eric Schultz (Nebraska) over Jake Kleimola (Indiana) (Dec 6-4)
285 - Fletcher Miller (Indiana) over Patrick Grayson (Nebraska) (Dec 5-2)

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – After two close battles against ranked conference foes in their final road trip of the regular season, Indiana's wrestling team is ready to close the year with a three-meet home stand. This weekend's home double is the first for Indiana this season as they prepare to host No. 14 Illinois and No. 24 Purdue at University Gymnasium.
 
The projected matchups present important weekends for Elijah Oliver (125) and No. 13 Cole Weaver (141), who both face two ranked grapplers as they look to firm up the foundation of their NCAA Championships résumés. In Sunday's rivalry meet against the Boilermakers, No. 18 Devin Skatzka (174) faces a rematch with No. 9 Dylan Lydy after the two went to sudden victory at Midlands last December.
 
All that and more will stream live via FloWrestling and BTN Plus.

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Big Ten Wrestling
Indiana (6-7, 0-6) vs. No. 14/13 Illinois (5-3, 4-2)
Friday, Feb. 2 • 7:00 p.m. ET • FloWrestling • BTN Plus • TrackWrestling
University Gymnasium • Bloomington, Indiana

 Projected Starters (Rankings provided by FloWrestling)
125: Elijah Oliver (IU) vs. #19 Travis Piotrowski (ILL)
133: Garrett Pepple (IU) vs. Dylan Duncan (ILL)
141: #13 Cole Weaver (IU) vs. #12 Mike Carr (ILL)
149: Alejandro Raya (IU) or Davey Tunon (IU) vs. Eric Barone (ILL)
157: Austin Holmes (IU) vs. Kyle Langenderfer (ILL)
165: Dillon Hoey (IU) vs. #2 Isaiah Martinez (ILL)
174: #18 Devin Skatzka vs. David Riojas (ILL)
184: Norman Conley (IU) vs. #6 Emery Parker (ILL)
197: Jake Kleimola (IU) or Spencer Irick (IU) vs. Andre Lee (ILL)
285: Fletcher Miller (IU) vs. Deuce Rachal (ILL)

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Big Ten Wrestling
Indiana (6-7, 0-6) vs. No. 24/25 Purdue (6-6, 0-5)
Sunday, Feb. 4 • 1:00 p.m. ET • FloWrestling • BTN Plus • TrackWrestling
University Gymnasium • Bloomington, Indiana

Projected Starters (Rankings provided by FloWrestling)
125: Elijah Oliver (IU) vs. #15 Luke Welch (PU) or Devin Schroder (PU)
133: Garrett Pepple (IU) vs. Ben Thornton (PU)
141: #13 Cole Weaver (IU) vs. #17 Nate Limmex (PU)
149: Alejandro Raya (IU) or Davey Tunon (IU) vs. Austin Nash (PU)
157: Austin Holmes (IU) vs. Griffin Parriott (PU) or Cole Wysocki (PU)
165: Dillon Hoey (IU) vs. #18 Jacob Morrissey (PU)
174: #18 Devin Skatzka (IU) vs. #9 Dylan Lydy (PU)
184: Norman Conley (IU) vs. Max Lyon (PU)
197: Jake Kleimola (IU) or Spencer Irick (IU) vs. Christian Brunner (PU)
285: Fletcher Miller (IU) vs. #15 Shawn Streck (PU) or Jacob Aven (PU)

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Last Week: Road Warriors
The Hoosiers completed their 2017-18 road schedule last weekend with two hard-fought results on the western edge of Big Ten country.  Indiana led No. 21 Wisconsin at half and had the No. 16 Huskers tied at intermission, but fell to both on the final team score by five points apiece.
 
Cole Weaver (141) led four Hoosiers with 2-0 weekends, pinning Eli Stickley in 34 seconds before beating No. 13 Chad Red in tiebreakers. Garrett Pepple (133) secured a first period pin to help Indiana split the bout card, 5-5, with Nebraska. Elijah Oliver (125) extended his win streak to nine matches, while Devin Skatzka (174) gained two wins including a major decision against Wisconsin's Ryan Christensen.
 
Weaver Fever
The most captivating storyline of Indiana's 2017-18 season has been the rise of junior Cole Weaver (141), who's wrestling better than ever in a career burdened by a pair of injury setbacks. No. 13 Weaver (22-6) scored nine dual points in two wins last weekend, led by his ranked win over Nebraska's Chad Red.
 
Weaver gets another double doozy with two ranked opponents at home this weekend, meeting No. 12 Mike Carr (ILL) before a rematch with No. 17 Nate Limmex (PU). Weaver topped Limmex, 9-4, at Midlands.
 
Series History: Hoosiers vs. Illini
One of the longest-standing series for Indiana, the Hoosiers will battle with the Illini in their 84th dual meet against one another on Friday night. Illinois leads the series, 44-38-1, and have won the last five encounters. Indiana seeks their first series win since the 2009-10 season.
 
Fans will see 11 combined wrestlers return from last year's dual meet in Champaign, a 28-9 Illini win, but only one rematch is projected. At 125, Elijah Oliver and No. 19 Travis Piotrowski will encore last year's thrilling dual opener. Piotrowski won by decision, 5-4, in the only match between he and Oliver.
 
Series History: Hoosiers vs. Boilermakers
The 94th all-time dual between Indiana and Purdue sets the stage for another series classic, as both could battle for their first conference win on Sunday afternoon. The Hoosiers lead the storied series, 53-38-3, but Purdue have taken the last seven meetings.
 
As many as 10 returning starters from last year's meet at Mackey Arena, but with weight shifts no dual meet rematches are expected. Two replays from Midlands are on the docket, however, and both are ranked matchups. No. 13 Cole Weaver and No. 17 Nate Limmex face a rematch from the Midlands Semifinals; No. 18 Devin Skatzka (174) expects to meet a foe from Midlands, No. 9 Dylan Lydy.
 
Up Next: Closing with the 'Cats
The Hoosiers put the finishing touches on their 2017-18 regular season a week from Sunday, as they host No. 17 Northwestern on February 11 at  1:00 p.m. ET. Indiana traveled to Ryan Arena last year and won, 23-14, but the Wildcats are the Big Ten's breakout team this season with wins over No. 20 Wisconsin and No. 18 Minnesota.
 
After that, Indiana will take to the room as they ready the lineup for the upcoming Big Ten Wrestling Championships, March 3-4 in East Lansing.
 
Back Points...
• Cole Weaver (141) and Devin Skatzka (174) share the top of IU's pin leaderboard, at six apiece, but Skatzka leads on fall time with his six coming in 15:14, compared to Weaver's 17:47 aggregate time. Weaver recorded Indiana's fastest fall of the season, at 34 seconds, last weekend at Wisconsin.
 
• Junior Elijah Oliver (125) remains unbeaten in Big Ten dual meets this season, at 5-0. Oliver has won his last nine matches, the longest winning streak by a Hoosier this season.
 
• At 297 career dual meet wins, head coach Duane Goldman is close to crossing the 300-win career milestone.
 

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No. 14 Illinois 33, Indiana 9
125: #19 Travis Piotrowski (ILL) WBF Elijah Oliver (IU), Fall 6:26 
133: Dylan Duncan (ILL) dec. Garrett Pepple (IU), 7-2 
141: #12 Mike Carr (ILL) dec. #13 Cole Weaver (IU), 8-5
149: Eric Barone (ILL) WBF Alejandro Raya (IU), Fall 6:32
157: Kyle Langenderfer (ILL) maj. dec. Austin Holmes (IU), 17-5
165: #2 Isaiah Martinez (ILL) tech. fall Dillon Hoey (IU), 21-5 (4:20) 
174: #18 Devin Skatzka (IU) dec. David Riojas (ILL), 10-5 
184: Norman Conley (IU) wins by forfeit
197: Andre Lee (ILL) dec. Jake Kleimola (IU), 4-2 
285: Deuce Rachal (ILL) dec. Fletcher Miller (IU), 3-2 
 

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Vs Purdue today

 

Big Ten Wrestling
Indiana (6-7, 0-6) vs. No. 24/25 Purdue (6-6, 0-5)
Sunday, Feb. 4 • 1:00 p.m. ET • FloWrestling • BTN Plus • TrackWrestling
University Gymnasium • Bloomington, Indiana

Projected Starters (Rankings provided by FloWrestling)
125: Elijah Oliver (IU) vs. #15 Luke Welch (PU) or Devin Schroder (PU)
133: Garrett Pepple (IU) vs. Ben Thornton (PU)
141: #13 Cole Weaver (IU) vs. #17 Nate Limmex (PU)
149: Alejandro Raya (IU) or Davey Tunon (IU) vs. Austin Nash (PU)
157: Austin Holmes (IU) vs. Griffin Parriott (PU) or Cole Wysocki (PU)
165: Dillon Hoey (IU) vs. #18 Jacob Morrissey (PU)
174: #18 Devin Skatzka (IU) vs. #9 Dylan Lydy (PU)
184: Norman Conley (IU) vs. Max Lyon (PU)
197: Jake Kleimola (IU) or Spencer Irick (IU) vs. Christian Brunner (PU)
285: Fletcher Miller (IU) vs. #15 Shawn Streck (PU) or Jacob Aven (PU)

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We wrap up the regular season against Northwestern.

Indiana (6-9, 0-8) vs. No. 19/17 Northwestern (9-4, 4-4)
Sunday, Feb. 11 • 1:00 p.m. ET • FloWrestling • BTN Plus • TrackWrestling
University Gymnasium • Bloomington, Indiana
 
Projected Starters (Rankings provided by FloWrestling)
125: Elijah Oliver (IU) vs. #11 Sebastian Rivera (NU)
133: Garrett Pepple (IU) vs. Colin Valdiviez (NU)
141: #14 Cole Weaver (IU) vs. Alec McKenna (NU)
149: A.J. Raya (IU) vs. #7 Ryan Deakin (NU)
157: Austin Holmes (IU) or Jake Danishek (IU) vs. Shayne Oster (NU)
165: Dillon Hoey (IU) vs. Michael Sepke (NU)
174: #20 Devin Skatzka (IU) vs. #18 Johnny Sebastian (NU)
184: Norman Conley (IU) vs. Mitch Sliga (NU)
197: Jake Kleimola (IU) vs. Zack Chakonis (NU)
285: Fletcher Miller (IU) vs. #17 Conan Jennings (NU)

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,830]

Rough year for the Hoosiers in wrestling.


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Another 0fer in the B1G. The B1G tourney starts on 3/3.

No. 19 Northwestern 27, Indiana 12
125: #11 Sebastian Rivera (NU) WBF Elijah Oliver (IU), Fall 4:11 // NU 6, IU 0
133: Colin Valdiviez (NU) dec. Garrett Pepple (IU), 3-1 // NU 9, IU 0
141: #14 Cole Weaver (IU) dec. Alec McKenna (NU), 7-0 // NU 9, IU 3
149: #7 Ryan Deakin (NU) WBF A.J. Raya (IU), Fall 1:21 // NU 15, IU 3
157: Shayne Oster (NU) dec. Jake Danishek (IU), 9-2 // NU 18, IU 3
165: Bryce Martin (IU) dec. Michael Sepke (NU), 11-7 // NU 18, IU 6
174: #20 Devin Skatzka (IU) WBF Braxton Cody (NU), Fall 0:25 // NU 18, IU 12
184: Mitch Sliga (NU) dec. Norman Conley (IU), 6-2 // NU 21, IU 12
197: Zack Chakonis (NU) dec. Jake Kleimola (IU), 6-1 // NU 24, IU 12
285: #17 Conan Jennings (NU) dec. Fletcher Miller (IU), 4-2 // NU 27, IU 12

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Although I doubt anyone will miss it (it pretty much sucked), IU wrestling played their last event at University Gym today. They and the volleyball team will move into Wilkinson Hall in the fall.

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Rooks won his title with an undefeated season!

@theopenmat: Indiana University commit Graham Rooks of Columbus East Dec Alex Mosconi of Indianapolis Cathedral 4-1 at 132 lbs

2018 132 State 1st
2017 126 State 4th
2016 120 State 4th
2015 106 State 3rd

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Rooks won his title with an undefeated season!
@theopenmat: Indiana University commit Graham Rooks of Columbus East Dec Alex Mosconi of Indianapolis Cathedral 4-1 at 132 lbs
2018 132 State 1st
2017 126 State 4th
2016 120 State 4th
2015 106 State 3rd

His younger brother took 2nd in state a little earlier Columbus East sent 8 to semi state and 6 to state (I think those numbers are right)- would be cool to get a pipeline!


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And another state champion in 160 lb Nick South! Go Olympians!


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11 hours ago, mamasa said:

And another state champion in 160 lb Nick South! Go Olympians!


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There was about 8 B1G commits that placed yesterday. A few 3x champs. Props to this kid for being Northridge's first ever champ.

@theopenmat: Conner Graber of Northridge Dec Nathan Walton of Brownsburg 9-8 at 182lbs for a Indiana state title

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On 2/17/2018 at 9:41 PM, mamasa said:

And another state champion in 160 lb Nick South! Go Olympians!


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He committed and I guess Cayden has to.

@JoshMLowe: State champion Nicholas South (Columbus East, Ind.) verbally committed to Indiana as part of the c/o 2019, projects as a 157/165. Two other teammates are IU signees/commits (Graham and Cayden Rooks).

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That makes me really happy!  

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The Big Ten Conference announced the preliminary seeds for the 2018 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, which are set for March 3-4 at Michigan State.  http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-wrestl/spec-rel/022618aab.html

6 - Skatzka (174)

7 - Weaver (141)

10 - Oliver (125)

11 - Martin (165)

14 - Raya (149)

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He committed and I guess Cayden has to.

@JoshMLowe: State champion Nicholas South (Columbus East, Ind.) verbally committed to Indiana as part of the c/o 2019, projects as a 157/165. Two other teammates are IU signees/commits (Graham and Cayden Rooks).

Cayden lost to Asa Garcia in the state final at 126. He beat Garcia twice (once being a week earlier at semi state) and Garcia beat him twice. I think I saw somewhere that Garcia has committed to Duke.

 

 

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