New York, N.Y. – Two-time All-American TJ Dudley fell to top-seeded Gabe Dean of Cornell, 5-3, in the 184-pound NCAA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.

Dudley, a junior from Irmo, S.C., wrestled Dean to a scoreless first period before going on bottom to start the second frame. Dudley escaped to take a 1-0 lead before Dean took him down in a call that was challenged by Nebraska. The call stood on the mat, making the score tied 2-2 entering the third period.

Dudley started the third stanza on top, where he allowed Dean to escape. Dean added a takedown to build a 5-2 advantage. Dudley escaped to cut the lead to 5-3, but couldn’t earn a takedown in the final minute.

Dudley was the 23rd NCAA finalist in Husker history. He finished his third NCAA Championships with a 4-1 record and went 24-7 overall this season. Dudley captured his second All-America honor after finishing eighth at 184 pounds last season.

As a team, Nebraska finished eighth with 58 points, marking the 20th top-10 finish in program history. By finishing eighth, the Huskers earn the best team finish since 2009 when they took fourth. Penn State captured the team title with 123 points, while Oklahoma State (97.5) and Ohio State (86) rounded out the top three.

Earlier in the day, All-Americans Eric Montoya (133) and Austin Wilson (165) each won in the medal round. Montoya finished fifth at 133 pounds and Wilson took seventh place at 165 pounds. With three All-Americans, Nebraska increased its program total to 101.

NCAA Championships
March 17-19, 2016
Madison Square Garden
New York, N.Y.

125 pounds
First Round: #13 Tim Lambert (NEB) major dec. Zachary Fuentes (DREX), 14-3
Second Round: #4 Thomas Gilman (IOWA) major dec. #13 Tim Lambert (NEB), 12-4
Consolation Second Round: #13 Tim Lambert (NEB) dec. Sean Fausz (NCST), 7-2
Consolation Third Round: #11 Ronnie Bresser (ORST) dec. #13 Tim Lambert (NEB), 5-4
Finish: DNP (2-2 record)

133 pounds
First Round: #7 Eric Montoya (NEB) major dec. Zachary Davis (NAVY), 19-6
Second Round: #7 Eric Montoya (NEB) dec. #10 Johnni DiJulius (OHST), 2-0
Quarterfinals: #2 Cory Clark (IOWA) dec. #7 Eric Montoya (NEB), 4-0
Consolation Fourth Round: #7 Eric Montoya (NEB) pin #12 Ryan Taylor (WISC), 3:23
Consolation Quarterfinals: #7 Eric Montoya (NEB) dec. Jade Rauser (UVU), 9-6
Consolation Semifinals: #4 Cody Brewer (OKLA) dec. #7 Eric Montoya (NEB), 9-3
Fifth-Place Match: #7 Eric Montoya (NEB) dec. #5 Jordan Conaway (PSU), 7-4
Finish: 5th (5-2 record)

141 pounds
First Round: #9 Rick Durso (F&M) tech. fall Anthony Abidin (NEB), 16-1
Consolation First Round: Anthony Abidin (NEB) dec. Jameson Oster (NW), 12-9
Consolation Second Round: Anthony Abidin (NEB) tech. fall Logan Everett (ARMY), 16-0
Consolation Third Round: Anthony Abidin (NEB) pin Jordan Laster (PRIN), 4:42
Consolation Fourth Round: #12 Chris Mecate (ODU) pin Anthony Abidin (NEB), 1:35
Finish: Round of 12 (3-2 record)

149 pounds
First Round: #7 Jake Sueflohn (NEB) major dec. Joseph Galasso (CORN), 8-0
Second Round: #7 Jake Sueflohn (NEB) major dec. #10 Mike DePalma (KENT), 10-1
Quarterfinals: #2 Brandon Sorensen (IOWA) sudden victory-2 #7 Jake Sueflohn (NEB), 4-2
Consolation Fourth Round: #12 Geo Martinez (BSU) dec. #7 Jake Sueflohn (NEB), 7-5
Finish: Round of 12 (2-2 record)

157 pounds
First Round: #13 Edwin Cooper Jr. (IOWA) dec. Tyler Berger (NEB), 8-3
Consolation First Round: Tyler Berger (NEB) dec. Aaron Walker (CIT), 7-4
Consolation Second Round: Tyler Berger (NEB) dec. May Bethea (PENN), 7-4
Consolation Third Round: Tyler Berger (NEB) major dec. Bryce Steiert (NIU), 12-2
Consolation Fourth Round: #8 Nick Brascetta (VT) dec. Tyler Berger (NEB), 3-2
Finish: Round of 12 (3-2 record)

165 pounds
First Round: #10 Austin Wilson (NEB) dec. Cody Wiercioch (PITT), 6-0
Second Round: #10 Austin Wilson (NEB) dec. #7 Anthony Perrotti (RUT), 4-1
Quarterfinals: #2 Isaac Jordan (WISC) dec. #10 Austin Wilson (NEB), 3-1
Consolation Fourth Round: #10 Austin Wilson (NEB) dec. #13 Jim Wilson (STAN), 4-1
Consolation Quarterfinals: #6 Steven Rodrigues (ILL) sudden victory-1 #10 Austin Wilson (NEB), 3-1
Seventh-Place Match: #10 Austin Wilson (NEB) dec. #7 Anthony Perrotti (RUT), 4-2
Finish: 7th (4-2 record)

174 pounds
First Round: #16 Micah Barnes (NEB) dec. Jack McKeever (BING), 4-0
Second Round: #1 Bo Nickal (PSU) dec. #16 Micah Barnes (NEB), 7-2
Consolation Second Round: #16 Micah Barnes (NEB) major dec. Sean Mappes (CHAT), 13-3
Consolation Third Round: Casey Kent (PENN) pin #16 Micah Barnes (NEB), 5:30
Finish: DNP (2-2 record)

184 pounds
First Round: #7 TJ Dudley (NEB) major dec. Garet Krohn (STAN), 10-2
Second Round: #7 TJ Dudley (NEB) dec. #10 Nate Brown (LEH), 7-3
Quarterfinals: #7 TJ Dudley (NEB) dec. #2 Sammy Brooks (IOWA), 9-6
Semifinals: #7 TJ Dudley (NEB) major dec. #14 Willie Miklus (MIZZ), 12-4
Finals: #1 Gabe Dean (CORN) dec. #7 TJ Dudley (NEB), 5-3
Finish: 2nd (4-1 record)

197 pounds
First Round: #8 Aaron Studebaker (NEB) dec. Phil Sprenkle (LOCK), 2-0
Second Round: #8 Aaron Studebaker (NEB) dec. Shawn Scott (NIU), 3-2
Quarterfinals: #1 Morgan McIntosh (PSU) major dec. #8 Aaron Studebaker (NEB), 16-4
Consolation Fourth Round: #6 Jared Haught (VT) dec. #8 Aaron Studebaker (NEB), 5-4
Finish: Round of 12 (2-2 record)

Heavyweight
Pigtails: Collin Jensen (NEB) dec. Ryan Solomon (PITT), 8-2
First Round: Collin Jensen (NEB) dec. #10 Joe Stolfi (BUCK), 9-2
Second Round: #7 Amarveer Dhesi (ORST) major dec. Collin Jensen (NEB), 12-4
Consolation Second Round: Mike Hughes (HOF) dec. Collin Jensen (NEB), 8-2
Finish: DNP (2-2 record)