Gomez claims Wisconsin’s first Big Ten Championship in 6 years

MADISON, Wis. — In December of 2020, Austin Gomez announced he was retiring from wrestling. Fast forward to March 6, 2022, and Gomez became Wisconsin’s first Big Ten champion since 2016.

December of 2020 Austin Gomez announced he was retiring from wrestling.

Today he became a Big Ten Champion.

What a journey.

— Zach Hanley (@ZachHanley2) March 6, 2022

The Badger junior claimed the 149 lbs. title upsetting #1 Sammy Sasso of Ohio State in an 8-5 decision. Gomez was named Co-Outstanding Wrestler of the Championships along with being on the 2020 All-Big Ten Team. 

@HamitiDean pic.twitter.com/b3FaW1QtRe

— Austin Gomez (@agomez_149) March 7, 2022

HAMITI HONORED

After finishing third in his 165 lbs. bracket, Dean Hamiti was named the conference’s Freshman of the Year. The Badger freshman is 24-2 this season, with both losses coming from Iowa’s Alex Marinelli. 

The @BadgerWrestling freshman campaign from @HamitiDean was @B1GWrestling pic.twitter.com/4CoBSlbWLP

— Wisconsin On BTN (@WisconsinOnBTN) March 7, 2022

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Wisconsin heads to Detroit for the NCAA Championships from March 17-19.

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