University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Wrestling
Recent News About University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Wrestling
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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.
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Marinopoulos leads Illini to narrow victory over Purdue
The Illinois wrestling team secured a narrow victory over Purdue, winning 19-18 in a dual match held on February 16 in West Lafayette, Indiana. The match was highlighted by the performance of redshirt freshman Peter Marinopoulos, who clinched the win for Illinois with an 8-6 decision over Purdue's Hayden Filipovich.
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Illinois wrestling faces Purdue and Northwestern to end regular season
The Illinois wrestling team is set to conclude its regular season with two away duals against Purdue and Northwestern. The match against Purdue is scheduled for Friday, February 16 at 6 p.m. CT in Holloway Gymnasium, West Lafayette, Indiana. The dual against Northwestern will take place on Sunday, February 18 at 2 p.m. CT in Welsh-Ryan Arena, Evanston, Illinois. Originally planned for January 20 in Huff Hall, the Northwestern match was postponed due to a medical issue within the Northwestern team.
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Illinois narrowly loses wrestling match against No. 23 Wisconsin
The Illinois wrestling team narrowly lost to No. 23 Wisconsin with a score of 20-18 on Sunday, February 11th in Madison, Wisconsin. The rankings are provided by InterMat.
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Illinois wrestling falls to No.11 Minnesota despite early lead
The Illinois wrestling team faced a challenging match against No. 11 Minnesota, resulting in a 28-12 defeat on Friday at the State Farm Center. Despite the loss, head coach Mike Poeta acknowledged the team's effort and highlighted key performances from senior wrestlers.
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Illinois wrestling prepares for key matches against Minnesota and Wisconsin
The Illinois wrestling team is preparing for a challenging weekend as they face two ranked opponents. On Friday, February 9, the Fighting Illini will host No. 11 Minnesota at the State Farm Center in Champaign. The match is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. CT and will be streamed online. This event marks the last home meet of the season for Illinois and will feature a Senior Day ceremony honoring Tony Madrigal, Jake Reicin, and Justin Cardani.
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Illinois wrestling falls to Nebraska despite standout performances
The Illinois wrestling team faced a challenging dual against No. 4 Nebraska, resulting in a 28-9 loss at the Devaney Center on Sunday. Despite the overall defeat, there were notable performances from individual wrestlers on the Illinois team.
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Illinois wrestling team defeated by Michigan State at home
The Illinois wrestling team faced a challenging match against Michigan State, resulting in a 29-10 loss at the State Farm Center on Friday. The dual saw some notable performances from the Illini, despite the overall defeat.
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Illinois wrestling hosts Michigan State before facing Nebraska
The Illinois wrestling team is set for a busy weekend, hosting Michigan State on Friday, February 2, at the State Farm Center before traveling to face No. 4 Nebraska on Sunday, February 4. The matches are scheduled for 7 p.m. CT and 2 p.m. CT respectively.
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Illinois wrestling team faces defeat against Iowa
The Illinois wrestling team faced a challenging match against No. 2 Iowa, concluding their final dual at Huff Hall for the 2023-24 season with a 6-36 defeat on Friday, January 26.