WEST LAFAYETTE — The Nebraska wrestling team secured a 35-6 victory over Purdue in a conference dual meet held at Holloway Gymnasium on February 23, 2025. The dual featured several bonus-point victories across multiple weight classes.

Early Huskers Momentum

The action began at 157 pounds where Antrell Taylor (Nebraska) earned a decision (4-1) to give the visitors an early lead at Purdue 0, Nebraska 3. At 165 pounds, Christopher Minto (Nebraska) secured a technical fall in 5:43 (17-1), extending the visitors' advantage at Purdue 0, Nebraska 8. The 174-pound bout saw Lenny Pinto (Nebraska) earned a technical fall in 6:44 (21-6), extending the visitors' advantage at Purdue 0, Nebraska 13.

Key Middle Bouts

The momentum firmly shifted to Huskers beginning at 125 pounds, as the visitors put together a crucial streak of 4 consecutive victories. At 125 pounds, Caleb Smith won by technical fall, followed by Jacob Van Dee with a major decision at 133 pounds, followed by Brock Hardy with a major decision at 141 pounds, and at 149 pounds, Ridge Lovett capped the run with a technical fall, pushing the score to Purdue 6, Nebraska 36.

Sealing the Victory

at 133 pounds, Jacob Van Dee (Nebraska) dominated with a major decision (11-1), making the final score Purdue 6, Nebraska 27. followed by Brock Hardy at 141 pounds who earned a major decision (15-4), In the final bout at 149 pounds, Ridge Lovett dominated with a tech fall in 2:55 (21-5), making the final score Purdue 6, Nebraska 36.

Takedown Statistics

In the takedown battle, Nebraska led with a 34 takedown advantage. Overall, Purdue finished with 1 takedowns to Nebraska's 35. Camden McDanel (Nebraska) led all wrestlers with 7 takedowns, followed by Lenny Pinto (Nebraska) with 6 takedowns and Ridge Lovett (Nebraska) with 6 takedowns.

Bout-by-Bout Analysis