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Weekend Roundup

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DECEMBER 8
#1 IOWA def. Northern Iowa, 38-4

DECEMBER 9
PURDUE (rv) def. MICHIGAN STATE, 22-17
#6 OHIO STATE def. #9 Pittsburgh, 22-9
#5 PENN STATE def. #10 Lehigh, 24-12
#3 MINNESOTA def. Iowa State, 34-6

DECEMBER 10
#21 NEBRASKA def. #14 Wyoming, 19-15

DECEMBER 11
#6 OHIO STATE def. #20 Kent State, 22-15
#8 MICHIGAN def. WISCONSIN, 21-12
#5 PENN STATE def. West Virginia, 34-6
#19 NORTHWESTERN def. SIU-Edwardsville, 43-3
#19 NORTHWESTERN def. Indianapolis, 44-3

Weekend Schedule

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DECEMBER 8
Northern Iowa at #1 IOWA - 7 p.m. CT - www.BTN.com

DECEMBER 9
MICHIGAN STATE at PURDUE (rv) - 7 p.m. ET - www.BTN.com
#6 OHIO STATE at #9 Pittsburgh - 7 p.m. ET
#5 PENN STATE at #10 Lehigh - 7 p.m. ET
Iowa State (rv) at #3 MINNESOTA - 7:30 p.m. CT - www.BTN.com

DECEMBER 10
Wyoming at #21 NEBRASKA - 7 p.m. CT - www.BTN.com

DECEMBER 11
#6 OHIO STATE at #20 Kent State - 1 p.m. ET
WISCONSIN at #8 MICHIGAN - 2 p.m. ET - www.BTN.com
West Virginia at #5 PENN STATE - 2 p.m. ET
SIU-Edwardsville at #19 NORTHWESTERN [1] - 3 p.m. CT
Indianapolis at #19 NORTHWESTERN [1] - 5 p.m. CT

Legend
[1] NU Duals - Evanston, Ill.

Ranking the Wrestlers

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Sixty Big Ten wrestlers appear in the top 20 of their respective weight classes in the latest InterMat Tournament Rankings. After a weekend that resulted in a shake-up in the individual rankings, four Big Ten wrestlers boast No. 1 rankings. Minnesota's Zach Sanders takes over as the top-ranked 125-pounder, while Iowa's Montell Marion moves up to the top spot at 141. Penn State's Frank Molinaro maintains his top ranking at 149, while teammate David Taylor also ranks No. 1 at 165. The complete breakdown of ranked Big Ten wrestlers and teams can be found below.

Team
1. Iowa (1 last week)
3. Penn State (4)
4. Minnesota (3)
7. Ohio State (10)
8. Michigan (8)
T-11. Illinois (9)
T-22. Northwestern (25)
28. Purdue (29)
31. Nebraska (T-32)
T-33. Indiana (30)
T-41. Wisconsin (T-42)
T-50. Michigan State (T-47)

125
1. Zach Sanders, MINN (2)
3. Matt McDonough, IOWA (1)
6. Jesse Delgado, ILL (15)
8. Levi Mele, NU (14)
13. Johnni DiJulius, OSU (NR)
15. Nico Megaludis, PSU (17)

133
2. Tony Ramos, IOWA (2)
3. Logan Stieber, OSU (4)
4. B.J. Futrell, ILL (3)
6. David Thorn, MINN (6)
7. Cashe Quiroga, PUR (8)
12. Zac Stevens, MICH (11)
18. Ridge Kiley, NEB (17)

141
1. Montell Marion, IOWA (3)
4. Kellen Russell, MICH (1)
6. Hunter Stieber, OSU (15)
10. Nick Dardanes, MINN (13)
12. Jake Sueflohn, NEB (NR)

149
1. Frank Molinaro, PSU (1)
4. Eric Grajales, MICH (6)
6. Eric Terrazas, ILL (8)
8. Ivan Lopouchanski, PUR (10)
9. Cole Schmitt, WIS (11)
12. Dylan Ness, MINN (13)
15. Cam Tessari, OSU (15)

157
2. Derek St. John, IOWA (2)
3. Jason Welch, NU (3)
9. Jake Deitchler, MINN (9)
10. Dylan Alton, PSU (11)
16. James Green, NEB (NR)
19. Josh Demas, OSU (14)

165
1. David Taylor, PSU (1)
8. Cody Yohn, MINN (8)
10. Robert Kokesh, NEB (10)
15. Mike Evans, IOWA (15)
17. Ben Jordan, WIS (16)
19. Dan Yates, MICH (18)

174
2. Ed Ruth, PSU (2)
5. Nick Heflin, OSU (4)
6. Justin Zeerip, MICH (11)
8. Ethen Lofthouse, IOWA (6)
9. Jordan Blanton, ILL (3)
10. Logan Storley, MINN (8)
12. Lee Munster, NU (14)

184
2. Grant Gambrall, IOWA (2)
5. Quentin Wright, PSU (6)
9. Kevin Steinhaus, MINN (5)
10. Josh Ihnen, NEB (10)
15. C.J. Magrum, OSU (NR)

197
2. Sonny Yohn, MINN (3)
5. Matt Powless, IND (5)
10. Morgan McIntosh, PSU (10)
12. A.J. Kissel, PUR (11)
18. Mario Gonzalez, ILL (15)

HWT
7. Tony Nelson, MINN (2)
8. Cameron Wade, PSU (5)
9. Bobby Telford, IOWA (7)
10. Tucker Lane, NEB (11)
13. Mike McClure, MSU (17)
18. Ben Apland, MICH (14)

In the Polls

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Big Ten wrestling again leads the nation with eight top-25 teams in the latest NWCA/USA Today Coaches Poll, released on Tuesday. Iowa maintains its No. 1 ranking, receiving eight of the 10 first-place votes, while Minnesota moves up one spot to No. 3 this week. Fifth-ranked Penn State, No. 6 Ohio State and No. 7 Illinois remain in the same slots as last week, while Michigan moves up one spot to No. 8. Northwestern checks in at No. 19 this week, while Nebraska holds its No. 21 ranking. Purdue is also receiving votes in the latest poll.

Click here for the complete poll.

Weekend Roundup

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DECEMBER 1
PURDUE (rv) def. Northern Illinois, 19-15

DECEMBER 2
#1 IOWA def. #7 ILLINOIS, 20-13
#4 MINNESOTA def. #19 Central Michigan, 24-9
INDIANA at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational - All Day
#9 MICHIGAN at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational - All Day
#21 NEBRASKA at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational -All Day
#6 OHIO STATE at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational -All Day
WISCONSIN (rv) at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational -All Day

DECEMBER 3
MICHIGAN STATE def. Lock Haven, 30-6
MICHIGAN STATE def. Bucknell, 27-6
INDIANA at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational - 12th of 34 teams
#9 MICHIGAN at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational - 2nd of 34
#21 NEBRASKA at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational - 4th of 34
#6 OHIO STATE at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational - 1st of 34
WISCONSIN (rv) at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational - 26th of 34

DECEMBER 4
#1 IOWA def. Iowa State (rv), 27-9
#2 Oklahoma State def. #4 MINNESOTA, 23-14
#5 PENN STATE at Nittany Lion Open - NTS

Weekend Schedule

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DECEMBER 1
PURDUE (rv) at Northern Illinois - 6 p.m. CT

DECEMBER 2
INDIANA at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational - All Day
#9 MICHIGAN at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational - All Day
#21 NEBRASKA at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational -All Day
#6 OHIO STATE at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational -All Day
WISCONSIN (rv) at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational -All Day
#7 ILLINOIS at #1 IOWA - 7 p.m. CT
#4 MINNESOTA at #19 Central Michigan - 7:30 p.m. ET

DECEMBER 3
INDIANA at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational - All Day
#9 MICHIGAN at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational -All Day
#21 NEBRASKA at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational -All Day
#6 OHIO STATE at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational -All Day
WISCONSIN (rv) at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational -All Day
MICHIGAN STATE at Lock Haven - Noon ET
MICHIGAN STATE at Bucknell - 7 p.m. ET

DECEMBER 4
#4 MINNESOTA at #2 Oklahoma State - 1 p.m. CT
#1 IOWA at Iowa State (rv) - 2 p.m. CT
#5 PENN STATE at Nittany Lion Open - All Day

Ranking the Wrestlers

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Sixty-one Big Ten wrestlers have earned top-20 status, including four top-ranked grapplers. Iowa's Matt McDonough (125 pounds), Michigan's Kellen Russell (141) and Penn State's Frank Molinaro (149) and David Taylor (165) have each earned the No. 1 ranking in their class. The complete breakdown of ranked Big Ten wrestlers can be found below.

Team
1. Iowa (1 last week)
3. Minnesota (3)
4. Penn State (4)
8. Michigan (7)
9. Illinois (T-9)
10. Ohio State (T-9)
25. Northwestern (T-24)
29. Purdue (T-24)
30. Indiana (30)
T-32. Nebraska (32)
T-42. Wisconsin (T-40)
T-47. Michigan State (T-44)

125
1. Matt McDonough, IOWA (1)
2. Zach Sanders, MINN (2)
9. Sean Boyle, MICH (11)
14. Levi Mele, NU (15)
15. Jesse Delgado, ILL (17)
17. Nico Megaludis, PSU (19)

133
2. Tony Ramos, IOWA (2)
3. B.J. Futrell, ILL (3)
4. Logan Stieber, OSU (4)
6. David Thorn, MINN (6)
8. Cashe Quiroga, PUR (8)
11. Zac Stevens, MICH (12)
17. Ridge Kiley, NEB (18)

141
1. Kellen Russell, MICH (1)
3. Montell Marion, IOWA (3)
13. Nick Dardanes, MINN (13)
15. Hunter Stieber, OSU (16)

149
1. Frank Molinaro, PSU (1)
6. Eric Grajales, MICH (9)
8. Eric Terrazas, ILL (9)
10. Ivan Lopouchanski, PUR (6)
11. Cole Schmitt, WIS (11)
13. Dylan Ness, MINN (13)
15. Cam Tessari, OSU (16)
17. Taylor Walsh, IND (17)
18. Dan Osterman, MSU (18)

157
2. Derek St. John, IOWA (2)
3. Jason Welch, NU (3)
9. Jake Deitchler, MINN (9)
11. Dylan Alton, PSU (11)
14. Josh Demas, OSU (14)

165
1. David Taylor, PSU (1)
8. Cody Yohn, MINN (8)
10. Robert Kokesh, NEB (10)
15. Mike Evans, IOWA (15)
16. Ben Jordan, WIS (16)
18. Dan Yates, MICH (18)

174
2. Ed Ruth, PSU (2)
3. Jordan Blanton, ILL (3)
4. Nick Heflin, OSU (4)
6. Ethen Lofthouse, IOWA (6)
8. Logan Storley, MINN (8)
11. Justin Zeerip, MICH (11)
14. Lee Munster, NU (14)

184
2. Grant Gambrall, IOWA (2)
5. Kevin Steinhaus, MINN (5)
6. Quentin Wright, PSU (6)
10. Josh Ihnen, NEB (10)

197
3. Sonny Yohn, MINN (3)
5. Matt Powless, IND (5)
10. Morgan McIntosh, PSU (10)
11. A.J. Kissel, PUR (11)
15. Mario Gonzalez, ILL (15)
17. Andrew Campolattano, OSU (17)
18. Tyler Dickenson, MSU (18)

HWT
2. Tony Nelson, MINN (3)
5. Cameron Wade, PSU (5)
7. Bobby Telford, IOWA (7)
11. Tucker Lane, NEB (10)
14. Ben Apland, MICH (14)
17. Mike McClure, MSU (15)

In the Polls

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Eight Big Ten teams again decorate the the NWCA/USA Today Coaches Poll, with Iowa remaining in the No. 1 slot in this week's rankings. The poll's top 10 was unchanged from a week ago, giving the conference six top-10 squads again this week. Minnesota follows the Hawkeyes at No. 4, while Penn State rounds out the top five at No. 5. Sixth-ranked Ohio State, No. 7 Illinois and No. 9 Michigan earn top-10 status again in the latest poll, while Northwestern moves up a spot to No. 17 and Nebraska jumps three spots to No. 21. Purdue and Wisconsin are receiving votes in the poll.

Click here to see the complete poll.

Weekend Roundup

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NOVEMBER 25
#1 IOWA def. Baker, 47-3
#1 IOWA def. Cornell College, 42-0
#1 IOWA def. Iowa Central CC, 37-6

NOVEMBER 26
INDIANA (rv) def. SIU-Edwardsville, 27-15
INDIANA (rv) def. Campbell, 31-7
INDIANA (rv) def. Northern Illinois, 22-12
Binghamton (rv) def. PURDUE (rv), 24-15
#16 Rutgers def. PURDUE (rv), 28-15
#10 Lehigh def. PURDUE (rv), 32-9
PURDUE (rv) def. #14 American, 24-22

NOVEMBER 27
#4 MINNESOTA def. North Dakota State, 29-9

Weekend Schedule

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NOVEMBER 25
Baker at #1 IOWA - 3 p.m. CT [1]
Cornell College at #1 IOWA - 5 p.m. CT [1]
Iowa Central CC at #1 IOWA - 7 p.m. CT [1]

NOVEMBER 26
SIU-Edwardsville at INDIANA (rv) - 9 a.m. ET [2]
PURDUE (rv) vs. Binghamton (rv) - 9:30 a.m. ET [3]
PURDUE (rv) vs. #16 Rutgers - 11:15 a.m. ET [3]
PURDUE (rv) vs. #10 Lehigh - 1:40 p.m. ET [3]
PURDUE (rv) vs. #14 American - 3:30 p.m. ET [3]
Campbell at INDIANA (rv) - TBA [2]
Northern Illinois at INDIANA (rv) - TBA [2]

NOVEMBER 27
North Dakota State at #4 MINNESOTA - 2 p.m. CT

Legend
[1] Iowa City Duals - Iowa City, Iowa
[2] Hoosier Duals - Bloomington, Ind.
[3] Northeast Duals - Troy, N.Y.
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