MADISON — The Wisconsin wrestling team secured a 24-11 victory over Lock Haven in an dual meet held at UW Field House on December 18, 2025. The dual featured several bonus-point victories across multiple weight classes.

Early Badgers Momentum

The action began at 125 pounds where Nicolar Rivera (Wisconsin) secured a decision victory (15-9) to give the home team an early lead at Wisconsin 3, Lock Haven 0. At 133 pounds, Zan Fugitt (Wisconsin) secured a decision victory (3-2), extending the home team's advantage at Wisconsin 6, Lock Haven 0. At 141 pounds, Wyatt Henson (Lock Haven) earned a technical fall in 6:43 (21-6), narrowing the gap at Wisconsin 6, Lock Haven 5.

Key Middle Bouts

The momentum firmly shifted to Badgers beginning at 149 pounds, as the home team put together a crucial streak of 3 consecutive victories. At 149 pounds, Joseph Zargo secured a technical fall, followed by Luke Mechler with a decision at 157 pounds, and at 165 pounds, Cody Goebel capped the run with a decision, pushing the score to Wisconsin 17, Lock Haven 5.

Sealing the Victory

at 184 pounds, Sam Gautreau (Lock Haven) prevailed by decision (4-2), The team victory was mathematically secured at 197 pounds when Wyatt Ingham earned a major decision (11-0), making the final score Wisconsin 21, Lock Haven 11. In the final bout at 285 pounds, Braxton Amos secured a decision victory (4-1), making the final score Wisconsin 24, Lock Haven 11.

Takedown Statistics

In the takedown battle, Wisconsin led with a 5 takedown advantage. Overall, Wisconsin finished with 17 takedowns to Lock Haven's 12. Wyatt Henson (Lock Haven) led all wrestlers with 7 takedowns, followed by Joseph Zargo (Wisconsin) with 6 takedowns and Wyatt Ingham (Wisconsin) with 3 takedowns.

Bout-by-Bout Analysis