Sunday, November 1
Parkside University
2:00 p.m.
Wisconsin Badgers
vs
Bloomsburg University
October 31, 2026 | Wrestling
Badgers to participate in Wisconsin Wrestling Showcase at UW-Parkside
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin wrestling will open the 2026-27 season on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m., against Bloomsburg University at De Simone Arena in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
The dual, which is a part of the six-squad Wisconsin Wrestling Showcase, will stream on Rokfin thanks to WIwrestle. Fans can purchase tickets HERE.
1. Last Time Out
Wisconsin heads into the 2026-27 with four NCAA qualifiers from the 2025-26 season: Cody Goebel (165), Luke Condon (174), Wyatt Ingham (197) and Braxton Amos (HWT).
2. New Faces
The Badgers welcome nine new faces including five true freshmen and four transfers.
Among the freshmen are Frank Nitti (Elmhurst, Ill./149), Eli Leonard (New Glarus, Wis./184), Cael Leisgang (Seymour, Wis./HWT), Connor Diemel (Rockton, Ill./HWT) and Humberto Valverde (Cuernavaca, Mexico/HWT).
Among the transfers are Alan Koehler (Nebraska/125), Matt Hart (Indiana/141), Clayton Whiting (Minnesota/184) and Hunter Vander Heiden (California Baptist/HWT).
3. In the Polls
Four Badgers earned national rankings in the latest Intermat preseason poll, while the team shares a ranking of 28 with Maryland and Northern Iowa.
No. 7 - Braxton Amos (HWT)
No. 12 - Wyatt Ingham (197)
No. 21 - Cody Goebel (165)
No. 32 - Clayton Whiting (184)
4. Projected Lineups
5. Series History
Wisconsin has only faced Bloomsburg University once in Dec. 2024 where the Badgers took a 37-9 win. Last season, Bloomsburg posted a 10-18 record and sent two wrestlers to the NCAA Championships.
The dual, which is a part of the six-squad Wisconsin Wrestling Showcase, will stream on Rokfin thanks to WIwrestle. Fans can purchase tickets HERE.
1. Last Time Out
Wisconsin heads into the 2026-27 with four NCAA qualifiers from the 2025-26 season: Cody Goebel (165), Luke Condon (174), Wyatt Ingham (197) and Braxton Amos (HWT).
2. New Faces
The Badgers welcome nine new faces including five true freshmen and four transfers.
Among the freshmen are Frank Nitti (Elmhurst, Ill./149), Eli Leonard (New Glarus, Wis./184), Cael Leisgang (Seymour, Wis./HWT), Connor Diemel (Rockton, Ill./HWT) and Humberto Valverde (Cuernavaca, Mexico/HWT).
Among the transfers are Alan Koehler (Nebraska/125), Matt Hart (Indiana/141), Clayton Whiting (Minnesota/184) and Hunter Vander Heiden (California Baptist/HWT).
3. In the Polls
Four Badgers earned national rankings in the latest Intermat preseason poll, while the team shares a ranking of 28 with Maryland and Northern Iowa.
No. 7 - Braxton Amos (HWT)
No. 12 - Wyatt Ingham (197)
No. 21 - Cody Goebel (165)
No. 32 - Clayton Whiting (184)
4. Projected Lineups
| No. 28 Wisconsin | Weight | Bloomsburg |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Koehler OR Tyson Waughtel | 125 | Justin Jones |
| Peter Tomazevic | 133 | Austin Pollard |
| Collin McDowell | 141 | Scott Johnson |
| Carson Exferd | 149 | Jay Chase |
| Matthew Jens | 157 | Michael Turi |
| No. 21 Cody Goebel OR Caleb Dennee | 165 | Morgan Schwarz |
| Luke Condon | 174 | George Johnson |
| No. 32 Clayton Whiting OR Eli Leonard | 184 | Braidon Woodward |
| No. 12 Wyatt Ingham | 197 | Wyatt Bush |
| No. 7 Braxton Amos OR Connor Diemel | HWT | No. 30 Mason Rebuck |
5. Series History
Wisconsin has only faced Bloomsburg University once in Dec. 2024 where the Badgers took a 37-9 win. Last season, Bloomsburg posted a 10-18 record and sent two wrestlers to the NCAA Championships.
Players Mentioned
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174
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184
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HWT
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141
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165
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141
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197
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165
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125
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HWT
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184
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149
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149
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133
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HWT
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HWT
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125
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184
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