Huskers No. 24 in NWCA Poll

Lincoln, Neb. --- The Nebraska wrestling team checked in at No. 24 in the NWCA/USA Today Coaches Poll, which was released on Tuesday. After finding themselves just outside the rankings to begin the year, NU was able to break into the rankings after a weekend that included four dual victories on the East Coast, including an upset over a nationally ranked opponent.

Big Ten teams Iowa and Penn State sit atop the poll at No. 1 and 2, respectively. The Huskers host both the Hawkeyes (Jan.13) and Nittiany Lions (Feb. 3) at the NU Coliseum this season.

The Huskers kicked off their season with a 28-9 victory over Bucknell in Lewisburg, Pa., before wrestling in three duals on Saturday at the Wrestle for a Cure Duals in Harrisburg, Pa. NU defeated previous No. 24 Kent State, North Carolina and Navy to finish off its perfect weekend. Josh Ihnen (184), James Nakashima (197) and Robert Kokesh (165) won all four matches they wrestled in, while senior Tucker Lane (Hwt) recorded three victories of his own.

The Huskers return to action on Dec. 2-3 when they travel to Las Vegas to participate in the Las Vegas Invitational. Nebraska opens the home portion of its schedule on Dec. 10 against No. 19 Wyoming at 7 p.m. at the NU Coliseum.