MADISON, Wis. — The Big Ten Conference losses are piling up for the fourth-ranked University of Wisconsin wrestling team and coach Chris Bono's patience is wearing thin.
Michigan State delivered the latest blow on Sunday, pulling out a 19-17 victory at the UW Field House largely on its ability to pile up bonus points.
The loss dropped the Badgers to 10-5 overall and 3-5 in the Big Ten. Afterward, Bono said several members of the team need to take an assessment of their intestinal fortitude.
"I'm not worried about their skill, I'm worried about toughness," Bono said.