Taylor Tabbed Big Ten Wrestler of the Week

Nebraska’s Antrell Taylor (157) was named Big Ten Co-Wrestler of the Week, his first time claiming the honor, as the conference announced its award winners on Thursday afternoon.

The sophomore most recently ran a 5-0 Cliff Keen campaign in Las Vegas to take home the 157 title, and improve his season record to 12-0. Taylor took down four ranked opponents, two in the top-10, and had a major decision and pin at the invitational. The first-place finish helped the Huskers claim runner-up in Las Vegas among 30 teams.

Taylor, who is currently the third-ranked wrestler in the nation, is the second Husker to win the award this season, after Ridge Lovett was honored on Nov. 21.

Up next, the Big Red will host a triangular with Augustana (S.D.) and UN-Kearney on Friday, Dec. 20. The Vikings and Lopers will take the mat first, wrestling at 4 p.m., before the Huskers face Augustana (S.D.) at 6 p.m. The UN-Kearney and Nebraska matchup will start following the conclusion of the previous dual. The Huskers’ duals will have live results and be streamed on Big Ten Plus.

2024-25 Big Ten Wrestler of the Week
Nov. 7
W: Joseph Walker, Sr., MICH
F: Ben Davino, OSU

Nov. 14
W: Matt Ramos, Sr., PUR
F: Kannon Webster, ILL
F: Max McEnelly, MINN

Nov. 21
W: Ridge Lovett, Sr., NEB
F: Charlie Millard, MINN

Nov. 27
W: Mitchell Mesenbrink, So., PSU
F: Brock Mantanona, MICH 

Dec. 5
W: Max McEnelly, Fr., MINN
F: Max McEnelly, MINN

Dec. 12
W: Antrell Taylor, So., NEB
W: Matt Ramos, Sr., PUR
F: Josh Barr, PSU