University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Wrestling
Recent News About University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Wrestling
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Big Ten Conference hosts inaugural wrestling dual in Indianapolis
The Big Ten Conference, known for its dominance in collegiate wrestling with 17 consecutive NCAA Wrestling champions, is set to host the inaugural Big Ten Takedown.
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Kannon Webster named Big Ten Freshman of the Week for Illinois
Illinois redshirt freshman wrestler Kannon Webster has been recognized as the Big Ten Freshman of the Week, marking a first in the program's history.
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Illinois wrestlers secure multiple first-place finishes at Journeymen Collegiate Classic
The Illinois wrestling team, ranked 13th nationally, achieved notable success at the Journeymen Collegiate Classic tournament held in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
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Illinois wrestling achieves dominant wins over Binghamton and Arizona State
The Illinois wrestling team, ranked 13th nationally, achieved two significant victories on the first day of WrangleMania in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
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Illinois wrestling team set for competition against Binghamton and Arizona State
The No. 13 Illinois wrestling team is preparing for a weekend of competition in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
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Illinois hosts wrestling dinner theater honoring championship team
Tickets are now available for the Fighting Illini wrestling home opener against Missouri on November 21.
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Illinois wrestling team dominates SIU-Edwardsville in season opener
The Illinois wrestling team, ranked 13th nationally, opened their season with a commanding victory over SIU-Edwardsville, winning 41-3.
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Illinois wrestling starts season against SIUE Cougars
The Fighting Illini wrestling team, ranked No. 13, is preparing to start their 2024-25 season with a match against SIU-Edwardsville on Saturday, November 2.
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Big Ten Network releases wrestling TV schedule for upcoming season
The Big Ten Network (BTN) has released its broadcast schedule for the 2024-25 wrestling season. The preseason No. 12 Fighting Illini are set to appear on BTN twice this season. Their first appearance will be on Friday, December 6, at 4 p.m., when they face No. 30 Indiana. The second match will be on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 6 p.m. CT in Iowa City against the No. 2 Hawkeyes.
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Illinois wrestling team announces Big Ten schedule for upcoming season
The Big Ten Conference has released the 2024-25 wrestling schedule for the University of Illinois. The Fighting Illini will compete against eight conference opponents, with four matches at home and four on the road.
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Illinois Fighting Illini wrestling announces nonconference schedule for upcoming season
The No. 23 Fighting Illini wrestling team has released its nonconference schedule, head coach Mike Poeta announced on Tuesday, September 10.
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Edmond Ruth finishes seventh at NCAA Wrestling Championships
Redshirt junior Edmond Ruth concluded his wrestling season with a seventh-place finish at the NCAA Championships in Kansas City, Missouri. Competing in the 174-pound category, Ruth showcased determination and skill throughout the tournament.
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Ruth becomes Illini All-American wrestler for first time since 2017
Edmond Ruth, a redshirt junior, has become an All-American at 174 pounds after competing in the NCAA Championships. He is the first from his program to achieve this distinction at 174 pounds since Zac Brunson in 2017. Ruth's journey included a challenging quarterfinal match against Ohio State's Rocco Welsh, who defeated him in sudden victory 4-1. This result reversed their previous encounter at the Big Ten Championships where Ruth had won.
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Edmond Ruth advances to NCAA wrestling quarterfinals
Redshirt junior Edmond Ruth has progressed to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Championships after the first day of competition in Kansas City, Missouri. Competing in the 174-pound category, Ruth, a Big Ten champion, secured his advancement with two victories.
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Illinois sends three wrestlers to compete in NCAA championships
The NCAA Championships are set to take place from March 21-23 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Representing the University of Illinois will be three wrestlers: Edmond Ruth, Danny Pucino, and Chris Moore.
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Illini wrestlers prepare for NCAA Championships with high hopes
Three wrestlers from the University of Illinois are preparing for the NCAA Championships in Kansas City. Edmond Ruth, Danny Pucino, and Chris Moore have each followed unique paths to reach this point.
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Edmond Ruth wins Big Ten wrestling title; Illinois' first champion since 2018
The Illinois wrestling team concluded the Big Ten Championships at the XFINITY Center in College Park, Maryland. Redshirt junior Edmond Ruth became a Big Ten champion at 174 pounds for the first time in his career after Shane Griffith from Michigan medically forfeited. This victory marks Illinois' first Big Ten championship since Isaiah Martinez won at 165 pounds in 2018.
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Edmond Ruth reaches Big Ten finals; three Illini qualify for NCAA championships
The Illinois wrestling team completed the first day of the Big Ten Championships at the XFINITY Center in College Park, Maryland. Notably, redshirt junior Edmond Ruth advanced to the finals in the 174-pound category and secured a spot in his second consecutive NCAA Championships.
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Illinois wrestlers ready for Big Ten Championships at XFINITY Center
The Illinois wrestling team is preparing for the Big Ten Championships, scheduled to take place from March 9-10 at the XFINITY Center in College Park, Maryland. The competition will be broadcast on BTN and B1G+.
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Pucino's pin secures Illinois wrestling victory over Northwestern
The Illinois wrestling team secured a narrow victory over Northwestern in their season-finale dual, winning 21-20 on Sunday. The decisive moment came when redshirt sophomore Danny Pucino pinned Kolby McClain in 2:25, which ultimately led to Illinois winning the dual through tiebreakers.