The No. 9-ranked Huskers started their season with a pair of wins over some in-state Division II schools.
Nebraska defeated Chadron State 31-9 with a lineup of mainly backups before beating the University of Nebraska-Kearney 45-6.
hand raising szn #ToughTogether | #GBR pic.twitter.com/zhkFO880uH
— Husker Wrestling (@HuskerWrestling) November 12, 2021
Against Chadron State, the Huskers were led by a trio of starters in Ridge Lovett (149 pounds), Bubba Wilson (157) and Taylor Venz (184). Lovett won by tech fall 19-0, while Venz won by pinfall and Wilson won his first varsity match via decision.
The Huskers started more starters against the Lopers of UNK who finished as runners-up at the 2021 NCAA DII National Championships. Starters Chad Red Jr. (141 pounds), Ridge Lovett (149), Peyton Robb (157), Taylor Venz (184) and Eric Schultz (197) all won their matches via pinfall for a dominant Husker victory. (See Below)
141 | CJ Red doing CJ Red things. pic.twitter.com/6ao4IxRPro
— Husker Wrestling (@HuskerWrestling) November 12, 2021
149 | Not a bad start to the season for @RidgeLovett. Tech fall & a pin in his two matches tonight. pic.twitter.com/UtLSzVg34G
— Husker Wrestling (@HuskerWrestling) November 12, 2021
157 | P-ROBB PIN@Probb290 delivers the third straight pin for the #Huskers. pic.twitter.com/PiaW8BBIvk
— Husker Wrestling (@HuskerWrestling) November 12, 2021
184 | Career pin No. 2️⃣5️⃣ for @Tvenzz (5:26)
— Husker Wrestling (@HuskerWrestling) November 12, 2021
That's the fourth pin of the dual for the Big Red. 'Skers lead 35-6. pic.twitter.com/iJkqUFlwey
197 | ANOTHER ONE❗️@ericschultz44
— Husker Wrestling (@HuskerWrestling) November 12, 2021
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