Official Site of the Huskers · Jan 9, 2021
Huskers Open 2021 With a 22-14 Win Over Gophers
Lincoln – The Nebraska wrestling team kicked off the 2020-21 season on a high note, defeating #17 Minnesota 22-14 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Friday night. The Huskers wrestled in two top-20 matchups and won six bouts on their way to the first victory of the season.
Liam Cronin got the night started at 125 pounds with a top-20 match against No. 14 Patrick McKee. No. 17 Cronin earned the upset by 8-1 decision, scoring two takedowns, a two-point near fall and an escape in his Nebraska debut. The senior held McKee scoreless until the third period.