Indiana University Athletics
Hoosiers in the Polls
1/18/2006 12:00:00 AM | Wrestling
Jan. 18, 2006
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - The Indiana wrestling team held onto its top-20 ranking, remaining at 15th for the third week in-a-row announced the USA Today / NWCA / InterMat NCAA Div I Coaches' Poll on Jan. 18. The Hoosiers open their Big Ten schedule on Jan. 20 as they host un-ranked Ohio State in Bloomington, Ind., at the University Gymnasium.
Defending national champion Joe Dubuque remained at the top spot of the 125-pound division for the 10th straight week. Dubuque currently stands at 12-0 on the season and boasts a 8-0 dual meet ledger.
Sophomore All-American Brandon Becker (157) fell to seventh-place after dropping a tight match against Eugene Zannetti (Penn). Becker, however, extended his appearance in the top 10 to 10 straight weeks and stands at 14-3 on the season and 8-1 in dual competition.
Wrapping up the Hoosiers in the rankings is senior two-time NCAA qualifier Brady Richardson. Richardson started the preseason at 11th, but has since climbed to his highest career ranking at any division of fifth at 197 pounds. The Vincennes, Ind., native has extended his appearance in the top 10 to six straight weeks and has cracked the top-five grapplers for the first time in his career.
