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No. 19 Badgers travel to Athens to take on Ohio
November 11, 2025 | Wrestling
Wisconsin continues its early-season slate with a road dual against the Bobcats
ATHENS, Ohio - Wisconsin wrestling hits the road this Saturday for a dual against Ohio at the Convocation Center at 7 p.m. on ESPN+. The matchup marks the Badgers' second dual of the season as they look to build on a strong performance at last weekend's Cyclone Invitational.
1. The Last Time OutÂ
Wisconsin had a strong showing at the Cyclone Invitational in Ames, with six Badgers earning podium finishes. Nicolar Rivera captured the 125-pound title with a dominant run that included a 17-2 tech fall and a 5-1 win in the finals. Zan Fugitt followed with a title at 133, earning three major decisions on the day. Luke Mechler finished runner-up at 157 after recording a pin and a major decision, while Cody Goebel also took second at 165. Luke Condon placed second at 174, and Cale Anderson rounded out the group with a third-place finish at 184.
2. Scouting the BobcatsÂ
Ohio opened the 2025-26 season with a strong 44-2 win over Morgan State at the Ohio Showcase in Athens. The Bobcats showed balance across the lineup, led by dominant performances from veterans Sal Perrine and Zayne Lehman, along with early wins from freshmen Brayden Teunissen and Konner Lambers.
3. In the RankingsÂ
This week, eight Badgers appeared in the latest InterMat national rankings, with Wisconsin coming in at No. 21 as a team.
No. 4 - Zan Fugitt, 133Â
No. 9 - Nicolar Rivera, 125Â
No. 15 - Joseph Zargo, 149
No. 17 - Braxton Amos, 285
No. 21 - Cody Goebel, 165
No. 29 - Luke Mechler, 157Â
No. 30 - Luke Condon, 174Â
No. 33 - Cale Anderson, 184
4. Projected LineupsÂ
125 – Nicolar Rivera
133 – Zan Fugitt
141 – Carson Exferd
149 – Joseph Zargo
157 – Luke Mechler
165 – Cody Goebel / Julian GeorgeÂ
174 – Luke Condon
184 – Cale Anderson
197 – Wyatt Ingham
285 – Braxton Amos / Gannon RosenfeldÂ
5. Up NextÂ
The Badgers return home to Stoughton High School on November 25 for a dual against Bucknell, with action set to begin at 6 p.m.
1. The Last Time OutÂ
Wisconsin had a strong showing at the Cyclone Invitational in Ames, with six Badgers earning podium finishes. Nicolar Rivera captured the 125-pound title with a dominant run that included a 17-2 tech fall and a 5-1 win in the finals. Zan Fugitt followed with a title at 133, earning three major decisions on the day. Luke Mechler finished runner-up at 157 after recording a pin and a major decision, while Cody Goebel also took second at 165. Luke Condon placed second at 174, and Cale Anderson rounded out the group with a third-place finish at 184.
2. Scouting the BobcatsÂ
Ohio opened the 2025-26 season with a strong 44-2 win over Morgan State at the Ohio Showcase in Athens. The Bobcats showed balance across the lineup, led by dominant performances from veterans Sal Perrine and Zayne Lehman, along with early wins from freshmen Brayden Teunissen and Konner Lambers.
3. In the RankingsÂ
This week, eight Badgers appeared in the latest InterMat national rankings, with Wisconsin coming in at No. 21 as a team.
No. 4 - Zan Fugitt, 133Â
No. 9 - Nicolar Rivera, 125Â
No. 15 - Joseph Zargo, 149
No. 17 - Braxton Amos, 285
No. 21 - Cody Goebel, 165
No. 29 - Luke Mechler, 157Â
No. 30 - Luke Condon, 174Â
No. 33 - Cale Anderson, 184
4. Projected LineupsÂ
125 – Nicolar Rivera
133 – Zan Fugitt
141 – Carson Exferd
149 – Joseph Zargo
157 – Luke Mechler
165 – Cody Goebel / Julian GeorgeÂ
174 – Luke Condon
184 – Cale Anderson
197 – Wyatt Ingham
285 – Braxton Amos / Gannon RosenfeldÂ
5. Up NextÂ
The Badgers return home to Stoughton High School on November 25 for a dual against Bucknell, with action set to begin at 6 p.m.
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