Wrestling: Huskers Fall Short in Comeback Bid Against Hawkeyes

Nebraska’s No. 6 Mikey Labriola, seen here after a win against Illinois, took down No. 2 Michael Kemerer of Iowa in a dual Sunday at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.Just when the Hawkeyes looked to be running away with the dual, Nebraska’s upper weights showed out with upsets and some bonus points before falling just short in the dual’s final match.

Came up just short.

Thank you for your incredible support tonight Husker Nation. pic.twitter.com/fQPHUNl7db

— Husker Wrestling (@HuskerWrestling) February 21, 2022 The No. 10-ranked Huskers dropped the dual 20-15 to No. 2 Iowa, but it was clear that the Huskers are near prime form going into the postseason.

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