
Indiana Wrestling Fights Through Session II at Big Ten Championships
3/6/2022 12:18:00 AM | Wrestling
LINCOLN, Neb. ––– Indiana Wrestling had eight wrestlers compete in Session II of the Big Ten Championships on Saturday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The Hoosiers are still seeking to earn NCAA automatic qualification in a handful of weight classes with the opportunity to clinch some on Sunday as part of Session III and IV.
KEY MOMENTS
RESULTS (INCLUDING SESSION I and II)
125: Jacob Moran (No. 12 Seed):
133: Brock Hudkins (No. 6 Seed):
141: Cayden Rooks (No. 13 Seed):
149: Graham Rooks (No. 9 Seed):
157: Derek Gilcher (No. 11 Seed):
165: Kasper McIntosh (No. 13 seed):
174: Nick South (No. 12 Seed):
184: Donnell Washington (No. 9 Seed):
197: Nick Willham (No. 13 Seed):
285: Jacob Bullock (No. 10 Seed):
TEAM STANDINGS (Through Session II)
1. Michigan (116)
2. Penn State (111.5)
3. Iowa (109)
4. Ohio State (72)
5. Northwestern (70.5)
6. Nebraska (65)
7. Wisconsin (58.5)
8. Minnesota (55.5)
9. Rutgers (37)
10. Purdue (34.5)
11. Michigan State (33)
12. Illinois (26.5)
13. Maryland (14.5)
14. Indiana (4)
KEY MOMENTS
- Eight Hoosiers competed in Session II in some capacity, whether in Consolation Round 2 or as part of the 9th Place Bracket Round 1.
- Six Indiana wrestlers took part in the 9th Place Bracket part of the competition whether by competing or by bye in the first round.
- Jacob Moran (125) and Nick South (174) each picked up wins in their opening bouts of the 9th Place Bracket.
- It should be noted that all competition in the 9th Place Brackets do not count toward team score.
- For the full Session I recap, click here.
RESULTS (INCLUDING SESSION I and II)
125: Jacob Moran (No. 12 Seed):
- Champ. Round 1: No. 5 Devin Schroder (PUR) defeats No. 12 Jacob Moran (IND). 2-0 Decision
- Cons. Round 1: No. 12 Jacob Moran (IND) defeats No. 13 Jeremiah Reno (NEB). 13-11 Decision SV-1
- Cons. Round 2: No. 6 Drake Ayala (IOWA) defeats No. 23 Jacob Moran (IND). 12-3 MD
- 9th Place Bracket Round 1: No. 12 Jacob Moran (IND) defeats No. 13 Jeremiah Reno (NEB). 9-7 Decision
133: Brock Hudkins (No. 6 Seed):
- Champ. Round 1: No. 6 Brock Hudkins (IND) defeats No. 11 Kyle Burwick (WIS) 4-1 Decision
- Quarterfinal: No. 3 Lucas Byrd (ILL) defeats No. 6 Brock Hudkins (IND) 10-2 Major Decision
- Cons. Round 2: No. 12 Jake Gliva (MINN) defeats No. 6 Brock Hudkins (IND) 3-1 Decision SV-1
- 9th Place Bracket Round 1: No. 6 Brock Hudkins (IND) received a bye.
141: Cayden Rooks (No. 13 Seed):
- Champ. Round 1: No. 13 Cayden Rooks (IND) defeats No. 4 Chad Red (NEB) 9-8 Decision
- Quarterfinal: No. 5 Jakob Bergeland (MINN) defeats No. 13 Cayden Rooks (IND) 8-3 Decision
- Cons. Round 2: No. 6 Stevan Micic (MICH) defeats No. 13 Cayden Rooks (IND) 6-5 Decision
149: Graham Rooks (No. 9 Seed):
- Champ. Round 1: No. 9 Graham Rooks (IND) defeats No. 8 Christian Kanzler (ILL) 9-4 Decision
- Quarterfinal: No. 1 Sammy Sasso (OSU) defeats No. 9 Graham Rooks (IND) 6-3 Decision
- Cons. Round 2: No. 10 Michael Blockhus (MINN) defeats No. 9 Graham Rooks (IND) 3-2 Decision
157: Derek Gilcher (No. 11 Seed):
- Champ. Round 1: No. 6 Chase Saldate (MSU) defeats No. 11 Derek Gilcher 7-4 Decision
- Cons. Round 1: No. 11 Derek Gilcher (IND) defeats No. 14 Sebas Swiggum (MINN). 8-3 Decision
- Cons. Round 2: No. 4 Kendall Coleman (PUR) defeats No. 11 Derek Gilcher (IND). 10-3 Decision
165: Kasper McIntosh (No. 13 seed):
- Champ. Round 1: No. 4 Cameron Amine (MICH) defeats No. 13 Kasper McIntosh 5-1 Decision
- Cons. Round 1: No. 11 Andrew Clark (RUT) defeats No. 13 Kasper McIntosh 2-0 Decision
174: Nick South (No. 12 Seed):
- Champ. No. 5 Ethan Smith (OSU) defeats No. 12 Nick South 6-4 Decision
- Cons. Round 1: No. 13 Connor O'Neill (RUT) defeats No. 12 Nick South (IND) 3-1 Decision SV-1
- 9th Place Bracket Round 1 : No. 12 Nick South (ND) defeats No. 14 Nate Jimenez (MSU) 5-3 Decision
184: Donnell Washington (No. 9 Seed):
- Champ. Round 1: No. 8 Kyle Cochran (MD) defeats No. 9 DJ Washington (IND) 9-7 Decision
- Cons. Round 1: No. 9 DJ Washington (IND) received a bye.
- Cons. Round 2: No. 10 Isaiah Salazar (MINN) defeats No. 9 DJ Washington (IND) 7-6 Decision
- 9th Place Bracket Round 1: No. 14 Jack Jessen (NU) defeats No. 9 DJ Washington (IND) Fall
197: Nick Willham (No. 13 Seed):
- Champ. Round 1: No. 4 Jacob Warner (IOWA) defeats No. 13 Nick Willham 17-4 Major Decision
- Cons. Round 1: No. 12 Michial Foy (MINN) defeats No. 13 Nick Willham (IND) 3-2 Decision SV-1
- 9th Place Bracket Round 1: No. 12 Michial Foy (MINN) defeats No. 13 Nick Willham (IND) 6-4 Decision SV-1
285: Jacob Bullock (No. 10 Seed):
- Champ. Round 1: No. 7 Trent Hillger (WIS) defeats No. 10 Jacob Bullock 8-1 Decision
- Cons. Round 1: No. 10 Jacob Bullock (IND) received a bye.
- Cons. Round 2: No. 8 Tate Orndorff (OSU) defeats No. 10 Jacob Bullock 7-4 Decision
- 9th Place Bracket Round 1: No. 10 Jacob Bullock (IND) received a bye.
TEAM STANDINGS (Through Session II)
1. Michigan (116)
2. Penn State (111.5)
3. Iowa (109)
4. Ohio State (72)
5. Northwestern (70.5)
6. Nebraska (65)
7. Wisconsin (58.5)
8. Minnesota (55.5)
9. Rutgers (37)
10. Purdue (34.5)
11. Michigan State (33)
12. Illinois (26.5)
13. Maryland (14.5)
14. Indiana (4)
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