UI roundup | Illini land two wrestlers in finals

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Isaiah Martinez's appearance in the Big Ten Tournament finals was the closest thing to a foregone conclusion.

The same could not be said for Mike Carr.

Regardless, both will wrestle for titles today in East Lansing, Mich.

Martinez, a three-time Big Ten champion, won 8-5 over Rutgers' Richie Lewis in the 165-pound semifinal bout on Saturday to earn a spot in the finals.

"Let's get after it," Martinez said when asked about the finals matchup against Penn State's Vicenzo Joseph. "I'm so excited. I can't wait. This is showtime. This is what everyone wants."

Carr, the No. 3 seed at 141 pounds, won 10-6 over Penn State's Nick Lee in Saturday's semifinal match to earn his first…