Huskers Outshine Illinois 23-11

Lincoln, Neb. - The No. 8 Nebraska wrestling team defeated Illinois 23-11 to move to 6-4 on the season. The Huskers won seven of 10 bouts, including two by major decision, in route to their third conference win of the season.

The meet began at 133 when Dominick Serrano fell to No. 6 Lucas Byrd by major decision 12-4. Serrano posted four escapes, but it wasn't enough as Byrd recorded four takedowns and a reversal to claim the win.

No. 10 Chad Red Jr. (141) faced off against No. 4 Dylan Duncan in the first of five ranked matchups of the dual. The two battled to a scoreless first period before the momentum shifted to Red. In the second period, Red recorded a takedown and four near fall points to…