The #2 Ranked Iowa Hawkeyes Host #4 Nebraska January February 7th at Carver Hawkeye Arena in what should be a pivotal dual between two nationally ranked programs. The dual features 20 ranked wrestlers, including four top 10 match-ups. Nebraska is currently 9-2 while the Hawkeyes are 9-1.
Don’t Miss: 149,157, and 184 will all be exciting! 149 is a rematch of last years NCAA 5th place bout. All three of these could go either way,
Keys To Victory: Iowa just needs to wrestle their best, if they do that and win the matches that favor them, they should emerge victorious. For Nebraska, they will need to pull an upset, they have potential to accomplish that at 57, and 84. They will also need to score bonus points in the matches that favor them. Two of Nebraska’s highest ranked competitors will be facing new faces in the Iowa lineup, so the opportunity is there.
125 Joey Cruz #23 VS Caleb Smith #6
133 Drake Ayala #2 VS Jacob Van Dee #12
141 Ryder Block #18 VS Brock Hardy #4
149 Kyle Parco #4 VS Ridge Lovett #2
157 Jacori Teemer #3 or Miguel Estrada VS Antrell Taylor #4
165 Michael Caliendo #2 VS Bubba Wilson #9
174 Patrick Kennedy #6 VS Lenny Pinto #14
184 Gabe Arnold #5 VS Silas Allred #7
197 Steven Buchanan #1 VS Camden McDanel #24
285 Ben Kueter #11 VS Harley Andrews #22
Conclusion: While Iowa is favored in 7 of the 10 matches. There are several bouts that could go either way. Nebraska always shows up ready to fight and I expect the meet to be closely contested. The best match of the night takes place at 149. Look for Iowa to pick up another home win against a tough Nebraska team. I see the Hawkeyes picking up wins at 133,165,174,184,197, and Heavyweight. Iowa wins 20-14. If Teemer wrestles, make it 23-11.