Indiana University Athletics
Jackson Named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week
1/12/2016 7:19:00 PM | Wrestling
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana junior Nate Jackson received weekly honors from the Big Ten Conference after a thrilling win last Sunday over Penn State's Bo Nickal, the top-ranked wrestler at 174 lbs. Jackson is the second Hoosier to win the Big Ten Wrestler of the Week award, joining sophomore Luke Blanton (12/15).
In the Hoosiers' dual loss against top-ranked Penn State last Sunday, fans on both sides had their eye on the matchup at 174 lbs. between #11 Jackson and #1 Nickal. The Penn State freshman scored first with a takedown late in the first period, but Jackson countered with a reversal and a four-point nearfall for a 6-2 lead. Jackson displayed his outstanding defensive skills for the final four minutes of the bout, holding on for a 7-6 decision win.
The win gives Jackson his fourth career win over a ranked opponent, his first against the #1 grappler in his weight class.
Jackson vaulted in the latest national rankings after his big win. The redshirt junior jumped from No. 11 to No. 6 in the latest InterMat rankings. Nickal, after the first defeat of his collegiate career, remains at No. 1.
The Hoosiers (4-1, 1-1 Big Ten) return to action on Friday, January 15 in a home dual against the Maryland Terrapins (4-6, 1-3 Big Ten). The dual is set to begin at 7 p.m., and will air live on BTN Plus (subscription required).
2015-16 Wrestlers of the Week
Nov. 3 Nathan Tomasello, So., OSU
Nov. 10 Brett Pfarr, Jr., MINN
Nov. 17 Sammy Brooks, Jr., IOWA
Nov. 24 Bo Nickal, Fr., PSU
Dec. 1 Isaiah Martinez, So., ILL
Dec. 8 Micah Jordan, Fr., OSU
Dec. 15 Luke Blanton, So., IND
Dec. 22 Zac Brunson, Jr., ILL
Jan. 5 Brandon Sorensen, So., IOWA
Bo Nickal, Fr., PSU
Jan. 12 Nate Jackson, Jr., IND
In the Hoosiers' dual loss against top-ranked Penn State last Sunday, fans on both sides had their eye on the matchup at 174 lbs. between #11 Jackson and #1 Nickal. The Penn State freshman scored first with a takedown late in the first period, but Jackson countered with a reversal and a four-point nearfall for a 6-2 lead. Jackson displayed his outstanding defensive skills for the final four minutes of the bout, holding on for a 7-6 decision win.
The win gives Jackson his fourth career win over a ranked opponent, his first against the #1 grappler in his weight class.
Jackson vaulted in the latest national rankings after his big win. The redshirt junior jumped from No. 11 to No. 6 in the latest InterMat rankings. Nickal, after the first defeat of his collegiate career, remains at No. 1.
The Hoosiers (4-1, 1-1 Big Ten) return to action on Friday, January 15 in a home dual against the Maryland Terrapins (4-6, 1-3 Big Ten). The dual is set to begin at 7 p.m., and will air live on BTN Plus (subscription required).
2015-16 Wrestlers of the Week
Nov. 3 Nathan Tomasello, So., OSU
Nov. 10 Brett Pfarr, Jr., MINN
Nov. 17 Sammy Brooks, Jr., IOWA
Nov. 24 Bo Nickal, Fr., PSU
Dec. 1 Isaiah Martinez, So., ILL
Dec. 8 Micah Jordan, Fr., OSU
Dec. 15 Luke Blanton, So., IND
Dec. 22 Zac Brunson, Jr., ILL
Jan. 5 Brandon Sorensen, So., IOWA
Bo Nickal, Fr., PSU
Jan. 12 Nate Jackson, Jr., IND
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