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Illini Falter Late vs. No. 11 Michigan State - University of Illinois Athletics

2 months ago | fightingillini.com

Illinois returns to the court Tuesday at No. 16 Wisconsin (7:30 p.m. CT, FS1).
#10 Illinois Wrestling Set for Dual at #2 Iowa

Jan 16, 2025 | fightingillini.com | Lucas Byrd

Events: vs. #2 Iowa When Friday, Jan.
No. 10 Illinois Grapplers Takedown Northwestern, 33-7

Jan 12, 2025 | fightingillini.com | Lucas Byrd

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The No. 10 Illinois wrestling team beat Northwestern 33-7 on Sunday (Jan. 12) in Huff Hall. Illinois took eight of the ten bouts with two wins via tech. fall, two major decisions, three decisions and an injury default. "We rebounded well from Friday night," said head coach Mike Poeta. "I think the guys are happy with their performance, never satisfied, but everyone is happy right now. 149 I think he (Kannon Webster) wants that one back. This wasn't a good weekend for him.
#10 Illinois Wrestling Hosts #5 Ohio State, Northwestern to Begin Homestand

Jan 9, 2025 | fightingillini.com | Lucas Byrd

Events: vs. #5 Ohio State // vs. Northwestern When Friday, Jan. 10, 7 p.m. CT // Sunday, Jan. 12, 1 p.m. CT Where Huff Hall, Champaign, Ill.
#11 Illinois Wrestling Dominates Big Ten Opener Against #28 Indiana, 34-3

Dec 6, 2024 | fightingillini.com | Lucas Byrd

INDIANAPOLIS – The No. 11 Illinois wrestling team improved to 6-0 (1-0 B1G) on the season with their dominant win against No. 28 Indiana, 34-3, at the inaugural Big Ten Takedown at the Big Ten Fan Fest in Indianapolis. Illinois keeps its flawless season alive; scoring 20+ points in each win inching closer to the 2015-16 team that started 8-0 with 20+ points scored in each win. Additionally, this marks the third time this season that they've scored 30+ dual points.
#11 Illini Wrestling Set for Dual Against #28 Indiana and Cougar Clash Tournament

Dec 5, 2024 | fightingillini.com | Lucas Byrd

Events: vs. #28 Indiana // Cougar Clash When Friday, Dec. 6, 4 p.m. CT // Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. CT Where Indianapolis, Ind. // Edwardsville, Ill.
No. 12 Illinois Grapplers Handle No. 23 North Carolina, Improve to 5-0

Nov 25, 2024 | fightingillini.com | Lucas Byrd

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The No. 12 Illinois wrestling team improved to 5-0 on Monday night (Nov. 25) with their 24-14 win over No. 23 North Carolina (UNC) from Carmichael Arena. The Orange and Blue matmen are 5-0, scoring 20+ dual points in each win for the first time since the 2015-16 team started 8-0 with 20+ dual points scored in each. No. 2 at 133 pounds redshirt senior Lucas Byrd put Illinois on the board with his 9-1 major decision win over No. 15 Ethan Oakley (UNC).
#12 Illinois Wrestling Flies to Chapel Hill to take on #23 North Carolina

Nov 24, 2024 | fightingillini.com | Lucas Byrd

Events: vs.
No. 12 Illinois Wrestling Upsets No. 6 Missouri, Improves to 4-0

Nov 21, 2024 | fightingillini.com | Lucas Byrd

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The No. 12 Illinois wrestling team won their home opening dual over No. 6 Missouri, 23-14, on Thursday (Nov. 21) from the Lot 31 Stadium Club tent: improving to 4-0 for the first time since the 2020-21 season. It's the highest ranked win Illinois has had since the 2011-12 season when they knocked off No. 5 Cornell on the road on Feb. 12, 2012, 19-16.
#12 Illini Wrestling Hosts #6 Missouri in Dinner Theater Experience

Nov 19, 2024 | fightingillini.com | Lucas Byrd

Events: vs. #6 Missouri When Thursday, November 21 Where Lot 31 Stadium Club Tent // Champaign, Ill.