#9 Wisconsin takes down Illinois in final Big Ten dual of the season

MADISON, Wis. — In UW’s final Big Ten dual of the season, Wisconsin dominated Illinois.

“Goodnight”

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— Zach Hanley (@ZachHanley2) February 12, 2022

The Badgers won 8 of 10 matches to improve to 6-2 in the Big Ten, 10-2 overall. Austin Gomez and Eric Barnett earned pins, while Dean Hamiti, Braxton Amos, and Trent Hillger tallied major decisions.

MAN OF THE MATCH:
Freshman Joe Zargo took down Dylan Duncan in overtime to win 8-6 and score an upset of the 4th ranked wrestler at 141 pounds.

UP NEXT:
Wisconsin travels to Cedar Falls, IA to square off against Northern Iowa on February 17th.

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