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 reschedules meet with Northwestern to February
Head coach Mike Poeta has announced a modification to the University of Illinois wrestling team's schedule. The Fighting Illini's home meet against Northwestern, which was initially set for January 20 at 2 p.m., is now rescheduled for February 18 at 2 p.m. in Evanston, Illinois. This match will occur after the Indiana vs. Northwestern dual that begins at noon. It is noted that Illinois will not be competing against Indiana.
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Illinois faces No.2 Iowa Hawkeyes in Big Ten wrestling home opener
Illinois will host the No. 2 ranked Iowa Hawkeyes in a Big Ten wrestling dual at Huff Hall on Friday, January 26, with the match set to air on the Big Ten Network at 8 p.m. CT.
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Illinois vs. Northwestern wrestling match postponed due to medical issue
Due to a medical issue within the Northwestern team, the wrestling match between Illinois and Northwestern scheduled for January 20 has been postponed. The University of Illinois announced that a new date for the competition will be provided once it is determined.
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Former Illini wrestler Larry TenPas dies at age of 89
The Illini community is mourning the loss of a distinguished champion, Larry TenPas, who passed away on January 16 at the age of 89. TenPas was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing.
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Illinois wrestling hosts Northwestern for Big Ten home opener
The Illinois Fighting Illini wrestling team is preparing to face Northwestern in their first Big Ten conference match of the season. The dual meet will take place on Saturday, January 20, at 2 p.m. CT in Huff Hall, Champaign, Illinois.
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Illinois falls to Ohio State in Big Ten wrestling opener
The Illinois wrestling team, ranked No. 25, faced a tough challenge against the No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes in their Big Ten opener on January 12, 2024. The match concluded with Ohio State securing a dominant victory with a score of 36-6.
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Illinois wrestling faces tough challenge against Ohio State in Big Ten opener
The Illinois wrestling team, ranked 25th nationally, is set to commence its Big Ten dual season against the sixth-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. The match will take place on Friday, January 12, at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio.
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Illinois wrestling finishes fifth at Ken Kraft Midlands Championships
The Illinois wrestling team concluded the 59th annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, finishing fifth with a total of 82 points. Redshirt junior Edmond Ruth secured his second consecutive title in the 174-pound category.
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Ruth and Luffman lead Illini into Midlands Championships semifinals
The Fighting Illini wrestling team concluded the first day of competition at the 59th annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The event, taking place at the NOW Arena, saw several Illinois wrestlers advancing through their respective brackets.
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Illinois wrestling prepares for Ken Kraft Midlands Championships
The Fighting Illini wrestling team is preparing to compete in the 59th annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championship, scheduled for December 29-30 at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. This event will feature 42 men's programs, including eight teams from the Big Ten: Illinois, Michigan, Michigan State, Northwestern, Ohio State, Purdue, Rutgers, and Wisconsin.