No. 6 Nebraska takes down No. 4 Minnesota, winning the first Big Ten dual of the year
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – #6 Nebraska wrestling wins a tough battle Saturday afternoon against #4 Minnesota.
The Huskers won the first three matches leading 9-0, before The Golden Gophers took the next three winning all by major decision.
The Huskers responded with a punch, taking care of business the rest of the way. They won the final four matches, securing the first big ten win of the season, 21-13.
Saturday’s win also marked another milestone for the Huskers. Head coach Mark Manning clinched his 300th career win in Lincoln.
Nebraska has now won 8 of the past 9 vs. Minnesota, and will be faced with an even tougher test next week.
#6 Nebraska will host #1 Penn State at the Devaney Center Friday night.
