Huskers Open National Duals with Win

Cedar Falls, Iowa-The Nebraska wrestling squad won seven of its first eight matches against No. 9 Northwestern as the No. 10 Huskers (7-1) claimed a 25-9 victory over the Wildcats in the first round of the National Duals on Saturday.

 

The Huskers had outstanding performances from several wrestlers, but the most exciting match of the day went to Jordan Burroughs at 149 pounds. Burroughs, a sophomore ranked sixth in the nation, squared off against No. 5 Ryan Lang of Northwestern. Burroughs battled the first two periods, but entered the third down 6-3. Lang, who has missed time because of injuries, tired in the final stanza as Burroughs scored three takedowns in the period, including one in the final two seconds, to earn the come-from-behind win.

 

Fellow sophomore Stephen Dwyer created some excitement of his own as he pinned Dominic Marella in 2:55 at 165 pounds. Dwyer tweaked his ankle midway through the first period and writhed on the mat in pain for several seconds. Dwyer took advantage of the injury timeout to recuperate and get some advice as he returned and pinned Marella within 30 seconds.

 

Junior Paul Donahoe started the dual on the right foot for NU as he stayed perfect on the year with a 4-3 decision over No. 4 Brandon Precin at 125 pounds. Donahoe, ranked No. 1 in the country, in now 9-0 on the year and 6-0 in duals.

 

Junior Vince Jones sealed the win as he collected a 19-8 major decision over Adil Kolovic at 184 pounds and Nebraska’s second bonus-point win of the dual. Kenny Jordan, Chris Oliver and Brandon Browne all earned decision victories.

 

The Huskers advance to face No. 1 Penn State in the second round as the Nittany Lions defeated UT-Chattanooga 37-2 in the opening round. Action begins at 1 p.m.

 

No. 10 Nebraska 25, No. 9 Northwestern 9

UNI Dome, Cedar Falls, Iowa

 

Match Results

125 Pounds-No. 1 Paul Donahoe (NU) by dec. over No. 4 Brandon Precin (NW), 4-3

133 Pounds-No. 8 Kenny Jordan (NU) by dec. over Eric Metzler (NW), 4-0

141 Pounds-Keith Sulzer (NW) by dec. over Robert Sanders (NU), 6-0

149 Pounds?No. 6 Jordan Burroughs (NU) by dec. over No. 5 Ryan Lang (NW), 9-8

157 Pounds?No. 17 Chris Oliver (NU) by dec. over Kyle Bertin (NW), 8-5

165 Pounds-No. 8 Stephen Dwyer (NU) by fall over Dominic Marella (NW), 2:55

174 Pounds-No. 5 Brandon Browne (NU) by dec. over No. 14 Nick Hayes (NW), 7-5

184 Pounds-No.10 Vince Jones (NU) by major dec. over Adil Kolovic (NW), 19-8
197 Pounds-No. 3 Mike Tamillow (NW) by dec. over No. 4 Craig Brester (NU), 7-3

285 Pounds-No. 1 Dustin Fox (NW) by dec. over Jon May (NU), 4-1