Friday, February 10
Bloomington, IN
7 PM
Indiana University
7
vs
32
Iowa
Jackson Continues Dual Streak as Hoosiers Fall to Iowa
2/11/2017 12:42:00 AM | Wrestling
Miller’s late takedown earns first Big Ten win
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana's wrestling team competed in their final home dual meet of the 2016-17 season against No. 3 Iowa on Friday evening at University Gymnasium. Two Hoosiers secured impactful match wins, but the Hawkeyes (11-2, 7-1) captured a 32-7 team victory. Indiana slips to 9-8, 2-6 in the Big Ten, with one dual remaining in the season.
The meet was not without its unforgettable moments for Hoosier fans. Foremost of those was watching IU senior Nate Jackson (184) wrestle at the U-Gym for the final time. Jackson's major decision win over Iowa's Mitch Bowman, 23-9, capped a 21-2 career record inside the Hoosiers' home gymnasium.
"It was more of an emotional experience than I thought it was going to be," Jackson said. "I'm going to miss the U-Gym and all the things it has done for my life. I'm happy that we had a great crowd out today and a lot of support; this was a memorable experience."
Jackson (27-2, 17-0) won his eighth Big Ten dual meet and ninth match by major decision against Bowman tonight. He opened with a 6-1 scoring run in the first period, adding two back points before Bowman slipped a late reversal into his tally. Following another two takedowns in the second period, Jackson opened up with a ferocious run of five takedowns and two back points to close the match.
The victory is Jackson's 99th of his collegiate career, which sets up a compelling encounter with Illinois' #12 Emery Parker on Sunday afternoon. A win would not only put Jackson at the century mark; he would become the first Hoosier with an unbeaten dual meet record since All-American Matt Powless (2011-12).
"We always say, 'One match at a time.' And I guess that last dual match is up," Jackson said on the upcoming meet in his home state. "I'm hoping the crowd will have a warm welcome for me, that a lot of my family members come out. I'm looking forward to building on this match and use it as a stepping stone to be better at Illinois in a couple of days."
On the other end of the spectrum, one Hoosier saw the beginning of great things to come. Sophomore Fletcher Miller (285) ended the dual meet in dramatic fashion on his way to a 3-1 decision over Iowa's Steven Holloway. The victory is his first career Big Ten duals win; his first Division-I decision in Bloomington.
"It was good to finally get a Big Ten win at home," Miller said. "Last weekend I had close matches that I lost off of my mistakes, but I should've won. It was great to come through today and get that win."
Miller has been in this situation before. After a scoreless first period, Holloway broke the tie with an escape point in the second. Miller broke free in the third to tie the bout.
With the clock winding down in the third, it started to look like Miller was headed for his fifth sudden victory match of the season; that is, until an opportunity presented itself. Miller and Holloway entered a short time scramble at the mat's edge. With seconds left on the clock, Miller swung around for the match-winning takedown.
"It's a good win to get right at the end of the season knowing that I can beat some of these guys that I've had close matches with this year," Miller continued. "Hopefully I'll be able to knock off a couple of those guys at the Big Ten Tournament.
The night was full of moments that had the home crowd at full throat. Bryce Martin's (165) match with #16 Joey Gunther was the bout of the night, entering rare territory with a double overtime decision.
Martin and Gunther prepared for theatrics after a 1-1 draw in regulation. The first sudden victory period went scoreless, and both grapplers picked up escape points in the first overtime. Another sudden victory period passed without incident, and both wrestlers surprisingly held their opponent to the mat for zero escape points. Gunther ultimately won the decision on 10 seconds of riding time.
Up Next: Indiana (9-8, 2-6) at #10 Illinois (8-3, 5-3)
Sunday, Feb. 12 • 4:00 p.m. ET • Live on the Big Ten Network
Huff Hall • Champaign, Ill.
The Hoosiers will bring their regular season to a conclusion on Sunday afternoon with their second leg of the year's toughest weekend, at 10th-ranked Illinois. Indiana's wrestlers are set to take on a lineup with seven ranked wrestlers, led by #1 Isaiah Martinez (165).
For the first time this season, the Hoosiers' dual will broadcast to a global audience on the Big Ten Network. The meet is set for a 4:00 p.m. ET start.
The meet was not without its unforgettable moments for Hoosier fans. Foremost of those was watching IU senior Nate Jackson (184) wrestle at the U-Gym for the final time. Jackson's major decision win over Iowa's Mitch Bowman, 23-9, capped a 21-2 career record inside the Hoosiers' home gymnasium.
"It was more of an emotional experience than I thought it was going to be," Jackson said. "I'm going to miss the U-Gym and all the things it has done for my life. I'm happy that we had a great crowd out today and a lot of support; this was a memorable experience."
Jackson (27-2, 17-0) won his eighth Big Ten dual meet and ninth match by major decision against Bowman tonight. He opened with a 6-1 scoring run in the first period, adding two back points before Bowman slipped a late reversal into his tally. Following another two takedowns in the second period, Jackson opened up with a ferocious run of five takedowns and two back points to close the match.
The victory is Jackson's 99th of his collegiate career, which sets up a compelling encounter with Illinois' #12 Emery Parker on Sunday afternoon. A win would not only put Jackson at the century mark; he would become the first Hoosier with an unbeaten dual meet record since All-American Matt Powless (2011-12).
"We always say, 'One match at a time.' And I guess that last dual match is up," Jackson said on the upcoming meet in his home state. "I'm hoping the crowd will have a warm welcome for me, that a lot of my family members come out. I'm looking forward to building on this match and use it as a stepping stone to be better at Illinois in a couple of days."
On the other end of the spectrum, one Hoosier saw the beginning of great things to come. Sophomore Fletcher Miller (285) ended the dual meet in dramatic fashion on his way to a 3-1 decision over Iowa's Steven Holloway. The victory is his first career Big Ten duals win; his first Division-I decision in Bloomington.
"It was good to finally get a Big Ten win at home," Miller said. "Last weekend I had close matches that I lost off of my mistakes, but I should've won. It was great to come through today and get that win."
Miller has been in this situation before. After a scoreless first period, Holloway broke the tie with an escape point in the second. Miller broke free in the third to tie the bout.
With the clock winding down in the third, it started to look like Miller was headed for his fifth sudden victory match of the season; that is, until an opportunity presented itself. Miller and Holloway entered a short time scramble at the mat's edge. With seconds left on the clock, Miller swung around for the match-winning takedown.
"It's a good win to get right at the end of the season knowing that I can beat some of these guys that I've had close matches with this year," Miller continued. "Hopefully I'll be able to knock off a couple of those guys at the Big Ten Tournament.
The night was full of moments that had the home crowd at full throat. Bryce Martin's (165) match with #16 Joey Gunther was the bout of the night, entering rare territory with a double overtime decision.
Martin and Gunther prepared for theatrics after a 1-1 draw in regulation. The first sudden victory period went scoreless, and both grapplers picked up escape points in the first overtime. Another sudden victory period passed without incident, and both wrestlers surprisingly held their opponent to the mat for zero escape points. Gunther ultimately won the decision on 10 seconds of riding time.
Up Next: Indiana (9-8, 2-6) at #10 Illinois (8-3, 5-3)
Sunday, Feb. 12 • 4:00 p.m. ET • Live on the Big Ten Network
Huff Hall • Champaign, Ill.
The Hoosiers will bring their regular season to a conclusion on Sunday afternoon with their second leg of the year's toughest weekend, at 10th-ranked Illinois. Indiana's wrestlers are set to take on a lineup with seven ranked wrestlers, led by #1 Isaiah Martinez (165).
For the first time this season, the Hoosiers' dual will broadcast to a global audience on the Big Ten Network. The meet is set for a 4:00 p.m. ET start.
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