Huskers Fall To Gophers 19-13

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The No. 10 Nebraska wrestling team battled but came up short against No. 14 Minnesota Golden Gophers, who won six of ten bouts and defeated the Huskers 19-13 at Maturi Pavilion on Friday night.

The meet began at 165 with Bubba Wilson squaring off with #19 Andrew Sparks. Wilson recorded an escape and a reversal, but that was not enough as Sparks notched a 6-3 decision to give Minnesota an early 3-0 lead.

#5 Mikey Labriola (174) recorded the first Husker win of the night as he defeated #23 Bailee O'Reilly. Labriola attacked early, recording a takedown to hold the 2-1 lead entering the second period. After the two traded escapes, Labriola recorded a takedown in period three…