No. 7 Nebraska (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) opened Saturday with a 45-3 victory over Duke at Card Gymnasium in Durham, N.C., before holding off NC State by a 16-15 margin at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C.

The Huskers won nine matches against the Blue Devils, which included pins from Eric Montoya (133), No. 16 TJ Dudley (184) and No. 15 Collin Jensen (HWT). Duke forfeited the opening match at 125 pounds before Montoya’s fall over Baily Jack gave NU an early 12-0 advantage.

At 141 pounds, No. 15 Anthony Abidin notched a 14-3 major decision over Brandon Gambucci before Justin Arthur suffered an 8-2 decision loss to No. 20 Marcus Cain.

No. 2 James Green (157) trailed No. 19 Immanuel Kerr-Brown in the early going, but ultimately won a 12-7 decision to give Nebraska a 19-3 lead. No. 17 Austin Wilson earned a 14-4 major decision over Jake Faust before Duke forfeited at 174 pounds. After Dudley’s pin of Jacob Kasper in 4:49, Micah Barnes won a 17-5 major decision over Spencer Neff at 197 pounds before Jensen pinned Brendan Walsh in 3:21.

NU split its matches against the Wolfpack, 5-5, but Green’s 19-5 major decision over Chad Pyke proved to be the difference in the Huskers’ one-point victory. No. 14 Tim Lambert (125) won the opening bout by an 8-1 decision over Joe DeAngelo to give NU an early 3-0 advantage.

The Wolfpack responded at 133 pounds, as Bryce Meredith took down Montoya, 4-1. Abidin completed a 2-0 day with his come-from-behind win over No. 13 Sam Speno. NC State’s Brian Hamann tied the dual 6-6 with his 7-3 decision over Arthur in the following match.

After Green’s victory, Wilson dropped a 5-3 decision to Matt Rohskopf in the second sudden victory period at 165 pounds. Kokesh and Aaron Studebaker (184) won back-to-back decisions to give the Huskers a 16-9 lead heading into the final two bouts. Kokesh emerged with a 6-1 triumph over No. 18 Peter Renda before Studebaker notched a 5-3 victory over Michael Macchiavello.

At 197 pounds, Barnes fell to Michael Boykin, 5-2, before Jensen dropped an 8-2 decision to No. 2 Nick Gwiazdowski.

The Huskers return to action Dec. 5-6 at the Cliff Keen Invitational in Las Vegas, Nev. The first day’s action begins at 11 a.m. (CT).

No. 7 Nebraska 45, Duke 3
Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014
Card Gymnasium, Durham, N.C.

 

Results
125: #14 Tim Lambert (NEB) by forfeit (NEB 6, DUKE 0)
133: Eric Montoya (NEB) by pin over Baily Jack (DUKE), 2:20 (NEB 12, DUKE 0)
141: #15 Anthony Abidin (NEB) by major dec. over Brandon Gambucci (DUKE), 14-3 (NEB 16, DUKE 0)
149: #20 Marcus Cain (DUKE) by dec. over Justin Arthur (NEB), 8-2 (NEB 16, DUKE 3)
157: #2 James Green (NEB) by dec. over #19 Immanuel Kerr-Brown (DUKE), 12-7 (NEB 19, DUKE 3)
165: #17 Austin Wilson (NEB) by major dec. over Jake Faust (DUKE), 14-4 (NEB 23, DUKE 3)
174: #2 Robert Kokesh (NEB) by forfeit (NEB 29, DUKE 3)
184: #16 TJ Dudley (NEB) by pin over Jacob Kasper (DUKE), 4:49 (NEB 35, DUKE 3)
197: Micah Barnes (NEB) by major dec. over Spencer Neff (DUKE), 17-5 (NEB 39, DUKE 3)
HWT: #15 Collin Jensen (NEB) by pin over Brendan Walsh (DUKE), 3:21 (NEB 45, DUKE 3)

No. 7 Nebraska 16, NC State 15
Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014
Reynolds Coliseum, Raleigh, N.C.

Results
125: #14 Tim Lambert (NEB) by dec. over Joe DeAngelo (NCSU), 8-1 (NEB 3, NCSU 0)
133: Bryce Meredith (NCSU) by dec. over Eric Montoya (NEB), 4-1 (NEB 3, NCSU 3)
141: #15 Anthony Abidin (NEB) by dec. over #13 Sam Speno (NCSU), 8-6 (NEB 6, NCSU 3)
149: Brian Hamann (NCSU) by dec. over Justin Arthur (NEB), 7-3 (NEB 6, NCSU 6)
157: #2 James Green (NEB) by major dec. over Chad Pyke (NCSU), 19-5 (NEB 10, NCSU 6)
165: Max Rohskopf (NCSU) by sudden victory-2 over #17 Austin Wilson (NEB), 5-3 (NEB 10, NCSU 9)
174: #2 Robert Kokesh (NEB) by dec. over #18 Peter Renda (NCSU), 6-1 (NEB 13, NCSU 9)
184: Aaron Studebaker (NEB) by dec. over Michael Macchiavello (NCSU), 5-3 (NEB 16, NCSU 9)
197: Michael Boykin (NCSU) by dec. over Micah Barnes (NEB), 5-2 (NEB 16, NCSU 12)
HWT: #2 Nick Gwiazdowski (NCSU) by dec. over #15 Collin Jensen (NEB), 8-2 (NEB 16, NCSU 15)

No. 7 Nebraska heads to North Carolina for two matches on Saturday. The Huskers face Duke at noon (CT) at Card Gymnasium in Durham, N.C., before squaring off against NC State at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C., at 6 p.m.

The matchup between the Huskers and Blue Devils will mark the first meeting in series history. The dual will be streamed on the Blue Devil Network and live scoring will be on TrackWrestling.com.

NU’s dual against the Wolfpack marks the fourth in series history, with the Huskers holding a 3-0-0 advantage all time. ESPN3.com will stream the showdown and TrackWrestling.com will have live stats.

Last Time Out: Green Earns 100th Career Win as NU Routs Terps
Senior James Green (157) picked up his 100th career victory as No. 7 Nebraska cruised to a 42-3 triumph over Big Ten newcomer Maryland at the NU Coliseum on Sunday, Nov. 16.

Four Huskers won by fall against the Terrapins, including No. 14 Tim Lambert (125), No. 16 Austin Wilson (165), No. 2 Robert Kokesh (174) and No. 18 Collin Jensen (HWT). Justin Arthur (149) and Aaron Studebaker (184) each notched major decisions, while No. 15 Anthony Abidin (141) and Micah Barnes (197) each won by decision.

Scouting the Duke Blue Devils
Duke starts its dual season on Saturday against the Huskers after competing at the Hokie Open (Nov. 9) and Wolfpack Open (Nov. 16). Returning NCAA qualifier Immanuel Kerr-Brown is ranked 19th at 157 pounds after winning his weight class at the Wolfpack Open. Marcus Cain is also ranked by InterMat, coming in at No. 20 at 149 pounds after finishing fifth at the Wolfpack Open.

The Blue Devils are coached by Glen Lanham, who is in his third season as the head coach, and holds a record of 15-25-0. Lanham is assisted by Will Rowe and Ben Wissel.

Scouting the NC State Wolfpack
NC State begins its dual season on Saturday against Gardner-Webb before facing Nebraska at Reynolds Coliseum. The team hosted the Wolfpack Open on Nov. 16, as Nick Gwiazdowski (HWT), Peter Renda (174) and Tommy Gantt (165) took home weight class titles. Gwiazdowski is ranked second by InterMat and won the 2014 national title.
Renda (No. 18 at 174) and Sam Speno (No. 13 at 141) are also ranked by InterMat. Each of them qualified for last year’s NCAA Championships.

NC State is coached by Pat Popolizio, who is in his third season at the helm of the Wolfpack wrestling program. He holds a record of 19-13 at NC State, and a 100-66-2 career record in his ninth year overall. Popolizio is assisted by Frank Beasley and Obe Blanc.

Nebraska in the Rankings
As a team, Nebraska is ranked seventh in the USA Today/NWCA Coaches Poll, ninth by InterMat and 11th by WIN Magazine. The Huskers are 2-0 on the season, with a 1-0 record in Big Ten duals. NU is 1-0 against ranked opponents, 1-0 at home and 1-0 on the road.

Back Points – Notes on Nebraska’s Starters
Tim Lambert, 125 pounds, Sophomore, Forest Hills, Mich.
• Tim Lambert is 3-2 this season, and holds a 1-1 record in dual competition. He is 0-2 against ranked opponents and 1-0 in Big Ten competition. Lambert has one pin, one technical fall and one major decision this season.
• Lambert is ranked 14th by InterMat, 10th by WIN Magazine and 18th by TheOpenMat.com.
• Lambert finished second at the Cowboy Open (Elite Division) on Nov. 8 in Laramie, Wyo.
• Lambert went 24-13 last season on his way to qualifying for the NCAA Championships. He went 2-2 at the national tournament after finishing fifth at the Big Ten Championships.

Eric Montoya, 133 pounds, Sophomore, Albuquerque, N.M.
• Eric Montoya is 4-1 this season, with a 1-1 mark in duals. He is 0-1 against ranked opponents and 0-1 against Big Ten foes. Montoya has one technical fall and one major decision in 2014-15.
• Montoya is ranked 18th by TheOpenMat.com.
• Montoya took home the 133-pound title at the Cowboy Open (Elite Division) on Nov. 8 in Laramie, Wyo.
• Montoya went 11-2 last season en route to winning Nebraska Redshirt-of-the-Year honors. In 2013, he qualified for the NCAA Championships while wrestling at Campbell University.

Anthony Abidin, 141 pounds, Junior, Dix Hills, N.Y.
• Anthony Abidin is 6-0 this season, and holds a 2-0 record in duals. He is 2-0 against Big Ten opponents. Abidin has five major decisions this season.
• Abidin is ranked 15th by InterMat, 15th by WIN Magazine and 12th by TheOpenMat.com.
• Abidin won the 141-pound crown at the Cowboy Open (Elite Division) on Nov. 8 in Laramie, Wyo.
• Abidin went 18-3 last season in his first year with the Huskers, which included a 5-0 mark in dual competition. In 2012, while wrestling at Nassau Community College, Abidin won the NJCAA national title at 133 pounds.

Justin Arthur, 149 pounds, Sophomore, Huntington, W.Va.
• Justin Arthur is 6-1 this season, with a 1-1 record in duals. He is 1-0 against Big Ten foes. Arthur has one pin and one major decision in 2014-15.
• Arthur captured the 149-pound title at the Cowboy Open (Elite Division) on Nov. 8 in Laramie, Wyo.
• Arthur competed at Clarion last season, where he qualified for the NCAA Championships and fell one win short of All-America honors. He went 29-16 at 149 pounds for the Golden Eagles.

James Green, 157 pounds, Senior, Willingboro, N.J.
• James Green is 6-0 this season, and holds a 2-0 record in dual competition. He is 1-0 against Big Ten opponents. Green has one pin, four technical falls and one major decision this season.
• Green is ranked second in the InterMat, WIN Magazine and TheOpenMat.com polls.
• Green is on a 10-match winning streak that dates back to last season’s NCAA Championships. He has won every bout in bonus-point fashion.
• Green became the 23rd member of Nebraska’s 100-Win Club with his 16-3 major decision over Maryland’s Lou Mascola on Nov. 16.
• Green won the 157-pound title at the Cowboy Open (Elite Division) on Nov. 8 in Laramie, Wyo.
• Green opened his season at the NWCA All-Star Classic in Philadelphia, Pa., where he defeated No. 3 Ian Miller by a 6-4 decision. After the competition, he was named MVP of the Red Team. The win does not count toward his record.
• Green looks to become the second Husker all-time to earn All-America status on four occasions. The title is currently owned by Associate Head Coach Bryan Snyder, who wrestled for the Huskers from 1999 to 2002. Green finished third at the 2014 NCAA Championships after taking seventh during both his sophomore and freshman seasons.
• Green won the 2014 Big Ten title at 157 pounds after finishing second in 2013 and fifth in 2012.

Austin Wilson, 165 pounds, Junior, Hastings, Neb.
• Austin Wilson is 3-1 this season, with a 2-0 record in dual competition. He is 1-0 against ranked opponents and 1-0 against Big Ten foes. Wilson has one pin and one technical fall this season
• Wilson is ranked 17th by InterMat, 18th by WIN Magazine and 16th by TheOpenMat.com.
• Wilson is a two-time NCAA qualifier, and holds a career record of 53-31. He finished sixth at the 2014 Big Ten Championships.

Robert Kokesh, 174 pounds, Senior, Wagner, S.D.
• Robert Kokesh is 7-0 on the season, and holds a 2-0 dual record. He is 2-0 against Big Ten opponents. Kokesh has three pins and two technical falls in 2014-15.
• Kokesh is ranked second in the InterMat, WIN Magazine and TheOpenMat.com polls.
• Kokesh joined Nebraska’s Top 10 Career Victories List (112) with his pin of Maryland’s Josh Snook on Nov. 16.
• Kokesh won the 174-pound title at the Cowboy Open (Elite Division) on Nov. 8 in Laramie, Wyo.
• Kokesh opened his season at the NWCA All-Star Classic in Philadelphia, Pa., where he defeated NAIA No. 1 and three-time national champion Brock Gutches of Southern Oregon by an 8-2 decision. The win does not count toward his record.
• Kokesh is a two-time All-American and member of Nebraska’s 100-Win Club. He finished fourth at the 2014 NCAA Championships after taking third place in 2013.
• Kokesh won the 2014 Big Ten title at 174 pounds after finishing third in both 2013 and 2012.

TJ Dudley, 184 pounds, Sophomore, Irmo, S.C.
• TJ Dudley is 4-1 this season, with an 0-1 dual record. He is 0-1 against ranked opponents. Dudley has one pin and one major decision this season.
• Dudley is ranked 16th by InterMat, 16th by WIN Magazine and 19th by TheOpenMat.com.
• Dudley is on a four-match winning streak since dropping his first bout of the season.
• Dudley captured the Cowboy Open (Elite Division) crown at 184 pounds on Nov. 8 in Laramie, Wyo.
• Dudley went 26-8 last season on his way to qualifying for the NCAA Championships.

Aaron Studebaker, 184 pounds, Sophomore, Raymond, Neb.
• Aaron Studebaker is 9-3 this season, and holds a 1-0 dual record. He is 1-2 against ranked opponents and is 4-0 against Big Ten foes. Studebaker has two pins, two technical falls and one major decision in 2014-15.
• Studebaker has won five of his last six matches since starting the season 4-2.
• Studebaker took runner-up honors at the Cowboy Open (Elite Division) at 184 pounds on Nov. 8 in Laramie, Wyo.
• Studebaker went 24-5 last season, capturing three open tournament titles in the process.

Micah Barnes, 197 pounds, Sophomore Inver Grove Heights, Minn.
• Micah Barnes is 7-4 this season, with a 1-1 mark in dual competition. He is 0-2 against ranked opponents and 2-1 against Big Ten foes. Barnes has two major decisions this season.
• Barnes has won four of his last five matches since starting the season 3-3.
• Barnes finished second at the Cowboy Open (Elite Division) on Nov. 8 in Laramie, Wyo.
• Barnes won two open tournament titles last season, posting a 9-1 record in the process.

Collin Jensen, Heavyweight, Sophomore, Mobridge, S.D.
• Collin Jensen is 4-1 this season, and holds a 2-0 dual record. He is 1-0 against Big Ten opponents. Jensen has three pins this season.
• Jensenis ranked 15th by InterMat and 19th by TheOpenMat.com.
• Jensen tied for third at the Cowboy Open (Elite Division) on Nov. 8 in Laramie, Wyo.
• Jensen went 20-15 last season on his way to a berth in the NCAA Championships.

Four Wrestlers Sign with Huskers
Nebraska Wrestling Head Coach Mark Manning announced the signing of four wrestlers on Tuesday, Nov. 18, who will join the team next season.

“We are extremely excited to have Patrick, Jordan, Jacob and Kris join our program,” Manning said. “These guys all come with outstanding high school careers and have aspirations to achieve at the highest level at the University of Nebraska. These four guys will be tremendous influences on the mat as well as in the classroom. We look forward to helping them reach their goals.”

Patrick Grayson – Stafford, Virginia (Colonial Forge) – HWT
Grayson is ranked seventh by InterMat at 220 pounds, and won the 2014 Super 32 crown after defeating Mamaroneck’s Youssif Hemida in the finals. Grayson also claimed the 2014 Virginia 6A state title with his win over Alveno Matthews of Franklin County in the finals. Grayson went 47-4 last season, and holds a career record of 87-28. In 2013, he took seventh place at the state tournament.

Jordan Shearer – West Fargo, N.D. (West Fargo) – 141/149
Shearer is a five-time North Dakota state champion at West Fargo High School. He is ranked 16th at 138 pounds by InterMat, and is also a Fargo All-American. Shearer has competed in four Junior and Cadet Nationals, and won a Greco-Roman title, while placing sixth in freestyle.

Jacob Armstrong – Salem, Utah (Salem Hills) – 174
Armstrong, a two-time state champion, is ranked No. 8 at 182 pounds in InterMat’s poll. The Fargo All-American completed the Utah Triple Crown when he won the Greco and Freestyle titles, with all of his victories by either technical fall or pin. Armstrong finished third at the 2014 USA Wrestling Junior Greco Nationals, fourth at the 2014 USA Wrestling Junior Men’s Freestyle Nationals and second at the 2013 Reno Tournament of Champions.

Kris Williams – South Holland, Ill. (Thornwood) – 125/133
Williams holds a career record of 69-3 at Thornwood High School after going 30-0 during his junior season en route to the state title. His state crown, which came at 120 pounds, marked his third consecutive title in Illinois. Williams is ranked eighth at 120 pounds by InterMat.

Keeping an Eye on Nebraska’s Career Records Lists
• Head Coach Mark Manning is 11 wins away from becoming the winningest coach in Nebraska wrestling history. The win would also mark the 200th in his time with the Huskers. Manning holds a 189-73-3 record in his 15th season at Nebraska. Former Head Coach Tim Neumann (1985-2000) went 199-77-6 while coaching the Huskers.

• Senior James Green (157) became the 23rd member of Nebraska’s 100-Win Club with his 16-3 major decision over Maryland’s Lou Mascola on Nov. 16. Green holds a career record of 100-17-0 and is a three-time All-American. He is 12 wins away from joining Nebraska’s Top 10 Career Victories List. Gary Albright (1981-86) is currently 10th in school history with 112 wins.

• Senior Robert Kokesh (174) joined Nebraska’s Top 10 Career Victories List with his pin of Maryland’s Josh Snook on Nov. 16. Kokesh, who holds a career record of 112-14-0, is 12 wins away from a spot in the top five. Brad Vering (1997-01) is currently fifth in school history with 124 wins.

Sueflohn Out for the Season
Senior Jake Sueflohn (149) will miss the 2014-15 campaign with a torn ACL. Sueflohn is redshirting this season and will have one more year of eligibility. The three-time NCAA qualifier has a career record of 80-24, and holds a dual mark of 37-8.

Tumble N’ Rumble Set for Jan. 9
The second annual Tumble N’ Rumble is scheduled for Nebraska’s Jan. 9 dual against Purdue at the Devaney Center at 7 p.m. The event features wrestling and women’s gymnastics at the same time on the same floor. The gymnastics team faces Lindenwood in its season opener for Tumble N’ Rumble.

Dual Recaps
Wyoming (Nov. 7): Huskers Top Cowboys in Season Opener
No. 7 Nebraska opened its dual season with a 22-13 victory over No. 25 Wyoming at the Wyoming Indoor Practice Facility on Friday, Nov. 7. No. 15 Collin Jensen (HWT), Eric Montoya (133), No. 17 Anthony Abidin (141), No. 2 James Green (157), No. 14 Austin Wilson (165) and No. 2 Robert Kokesh (174) claimed wins for the Huskers. Green pinned Archie Colgan, while Abidin earned a major decision over Cole Mendenhall for bonus points.

Tracking the Redshirts
Warren Williamson/Daktronics Open (Nov. 2)
Seven Huskers earned spots on the podium at the Warren Williamson/Daktronics Open at Frost Arena in Brookings, S.D., on Sunday, Nov. 2. Tyler Berger (149) and Dustin Williams (165), each wrestling unattached, turned in second-place finishes to lead the way. Derek White (3rd at 197 – unattached), Aaron Studebaker (5th at 184), Micah Barnes (5th at 197), Nyle Bartling (5th at HWT) and Colton McCrystal (6th at 141 – unattached) also placed for the Big Red.

Harold Nichols Cyclone Open; Ames, Iowa (Nov. 8)
Freshman Derek White led five Huskers at the Harold Nichols Cyclone Open on Saturday, Nov. 8 with his runner-up finish at 197 pounds. At 149 pounds, junior Tyrell Galloway turned in a sixth-place finish. Sean Murphy (133), Gage Anderson (165) and Eric Engler (184) also competed for the Huskers at the Harold Nichols Open.

Huskers Win Eight Weight Classes at Cowboy Open
No. 7 Nebraska won eight weight class titles at the Cowboy Open at War Memorial Field House in Laramie, Wyo., on Saturday, Nov. 8.

No. 2 James Green (157), No. 2 Robert Kokesh (174), No. 13 TJ Dudley (184), Eric Montoya (133), No. 17 Anthony Abidin (141) and Justin Arthur (149) each captured Elite Division titles. No. 14 Tim Lambert (125) and Micah Barnes (197) each garnered runner-up honors, while No. 15 Collin Jensen and Nyle Bartling tied for third at heavyweight.
In the Amateur Division, Tyler Berger took home the 149-pound crown, while Colton Adams and Hayden Tuma tied for first at 141 pounds. Mitchell Maginnis (125) finished third.

John Svoboda (157), No. 14 Austin Wilson (165) and Spencer Johnson (197) also wrestled for the Huskers at the Cowboy Open.

Green, Kokesh Win at NWCA All-Star Classic
All-Americans James Green (157) and Robert Kokesh (174) each opened their senior campaign with a victory at the NWCA All-Star Classic on Saturday, Nov. 1 at The Palestra in Philadelphia, Pa.

Kokesh defeated NAIA No. 1 and three-time national champion Brock Gutches of Southern Oregon by an 8-2 decision at 174 pounds, and Green won by a 6-4 decision over No. 3 Ian Miller of Kent State. After the competition, Green was named Most Valuable Wrestler for the Red Team.

Huskers Impress at Intrasquad
Nebraska held its annual Coaches Clinic/Intrasquad event on Friday, Oct. 31 at the Devaney Center, which gave fans their first chance to see the 2014-15 Huskers.
Head Coach Mark Manning introduced the team before the exhibition and shared facts about each wrestler during the competition. Assistant Coach and Olympic Gold Medalist Jordan Burroughs also spoke to the crowd about the upcoming season. The 90-minute workout included matches from all 10 weight classes.

Huskers Working Through 2014-15 Slate
Following this weekend’s action, the Huskers will grapple at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational, Dec. 5-6, in Las Vegas, Nev., before hosting Wisconsin in their final competition of 2014. The Huskers and Badgers square off on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m.
Nebraska heads to Chattanooga, Tenn., to open 2015 at the Southern Scuffle, Jan. 1-2. Following the tournament, the Huskers return home to face Purdue on Friday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. The matchup between the Huskers and Boilermakers marks the first of 10 duals for Nebraska during January and February.

On Friday, Jan. 23, NU journeys to Champaign, Ill., to face Illinois, before returning home to host new Big Ten foe Rutgers on Sunday, Jan. 25 at the Devaney Center. The following weekend, the Huskers make a return to trip to Illinois on Friday, Jan. 30 to face Northwestern in Evanston, before returning home for a Sunday match against Indiana on Feb. 1.

The Huskers head to the Great Lakes State for a pair of duals on the subsequent weekend, as NU faces Michigan on Friday, Feb. 6, before visiting East Lansing, Mich., to wrestle against Michigan State.

Senior Night at the Devaney Center is slated for Friday, Feb. 13, as Nebraska hosts Stanford at 7 p.m. On Saturday, Feb. 21, NU will compete against Drexel and Princeton in Philadelphia, Pa., starting at noon.

The Big Ten Championships are scheduled for March 7-8 in Columbus, Ohio, while the NCAA Championships will be March 19-21 in St. Louis, Mo.

Burroughs Takes Bronze at World Championships
Olympic Gold Medalist and Nebraska Assistant Coach Jordan Burroughs earned the freestyle bronze medal at 74 kg/163 pounds at the 2014 FILA World Championships after going 4-1 at the Gymnastics Palace in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on Sept. 9.

After his performance, Burroughs holds a 92-2 record internationally, earning gold medals at the 2012 Olympics, as well as the 2011 and 2013 FILA World Championships. At Nebraska, he won national titles in 2009 and 2011, capturing the Hodge Trophy in his final year with the Huskers.

Green Falls in World Team Trials Finals
James Green (70 kg/154 pounds) advanced to the finals of the Phase II World Team Trials before dropping two matches to Nick Marable on July 24 at the Fargodome in Fargo, N.D.

Green, representing Titan Mercury Wrestling Club, won the challenge tournament to earn a spot in the best-of-three championship series for a spot on the U.S. World Team. In the first match against 2014 U.S. Open champion Marable, Green fell by a 2-1 margin. Marable also came out on top in the second match, 8-2.

Gold Medalist Burroughs Hired As Assistant Coach
Head Coach Mark Manning announced the hiring of Husker legend and Olympic Gold Medalist Jordan Burroughs as an assistant coach for the team on July 11.

“We are pleased to announce Jordan as one of my top assistants,” Manning said. “Jordan is one of the best wrestlers in the world and his accomplishments speak for themselves. We want him to continue to win World and Olympic titles until he completes his career. Jordan and his wife Lauren have made a commitment to be a part of Nebraska Athletics for a very long time. I along with the wrestlers and staff are glad to have the influence, mentorship and knowledge that Jordan brings to Nebraska wrestling. He has been a part of Nebraska wrestling for the last eight years and will continue to be a tremendous ambassador for the University of Nebraska.”

Burroughs previously served on the Nebraska wrestling staff as an administrative assistant for the 2012-13 season. He graduated from the University of Nebraska with a degree in sociology in May 2011.

“This is a huge stepping stone for my career and for Nebraska wrestling,” Burroughs said. “These are great facilities, people and tradition, and I’m extremely happy to continue to be a part of it. Now I get to look at things from the inside-out, whereas before it was from the outside-in. I want us to win team championships.”

Green Takes Silver at University Worlds
James Green earned the silver medal at 70 kg/154 pounds in the men’s freestyle division of the University World Championships in Pecs, Hungary on July 9.

Green (Titan Mercury WC/Nebraska RTC) opened the day with an 11-1 victory over Finland’s Jere Kunnas in the quarterfinals before taking down Russia’s Shamil Magomedov, 8-4, in the semifinals. In the finals, Evgheni Nedealco of Moldova pinned Green.

This year’s competition marked the second consecutive year that Green competed in the University World Championships. Last summer Green posted a 1-1 record in Kazan, Russia.

Ex-Husker Raschke Inducted into Hall of Fame
Former Husker wrestler Jim Raschke was one of four men inducted into the Alan and Gloria Rice Greco-Roman Hall of Champions on Oct. 18 at the Kennedy Center in Minneapolis, Minn.

In addition to Raschke, the fifth induction class included Jim Burke (posthumous), Brad Rheingans and Jim Martinez. The Martinez Family received the Legacy Award and Dave Curby was given the Alan Rice Leadership Award.

Raschke lettered for Nebraska from 1960 to 1962, and captured the 1962 Big Eight title at heavyweight. After his collegiate career, Raschke became the second American to win a medal at the Greco-Roman World Championships when he finished third at heavyweight in 1963. In 1965, he became a worldwide interservice wrestling champion for the U.S. Army. While in high school, Raschke won the 1958 Nebraska Class A state crown at heavyweight while wrestling at Omaha North.

Raschke joined former Huskers Rulon Gardner and Matt Lindland in the prestigious Greco-Roman Hall of Fame. The four inductees for 2014 increased the Hall of Fame total to 14 wrestlers.

Ex-Husker Scherr Collects USA Wrestling Honor
Former Husker wrestler Bill Scherr earned USA Wrestling’s Myron Roderick Man-of-the-Year Award on June 19, an accolade that recognizes an outstanding man for his contributions to the sport of wrestling.

Scherr served a pivotal role in keeping wrestling as an Olympic sport, as he chaired the Committee for the Preservation of Olympic Wrestling (CPOW). In the position, Scherr developed the working structure of CPOW, ran weekly conference calls to help with CPOW’s strategy, oversaw the international relations area of CPOW and served as a spokesman for the organization.

Scherr has served on USA Wrestling’s Board of Directors and coached numerous teams, including the Women’s World Team. He was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1998 as a distinguished member after achieving success on the international level.

Scherr made one Olympic appearance, capturing the bronze medal at 220 pounds in 1988. At the FILA World Championships, Scherr earned four medals from 1985 to 1989. He took first place at 198 pounds in 1985, while earning runner-up finishes in 1986 and 1989, and a third-place result at the 1987 World Championships.

While at Nebraska, Scherr capped his impressive career with the NCAA title at 190 pounds in 1984. The three-time All-American earned a third-place finish at the NCAA Championships in 1983 and finished fourth in 1982. Scherr completed his career at Nebraska (1981-84) with a record of 133-18.

Scherr’s brother Jim, also a former wrestler at Nebraska, took home USA Wrestling’s Man of the Year Award in 1994. In addition, former Huskers Jordan Burroughs (2012) and Rulon Gardner (2000) have earned the accolade.

Husker Wrestling on Social Media
Nebraska wrestling can be followed on a variety of social media platforms for up-to-date team information as well as features on wrestlers:

• Twitter: @HuskerWrestling (www.twitter.com/HuskerWrestling)
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/NebraskaWrestling
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/HuskerWrestling
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/HuskerWrestling
• Flowrestling: www.flowrestling.org/user/NEwrestle

Next Up: Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational
The Huskers open December at the Cliff Keen Invitational at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. The tournament, which is scheduled for Dec. 5-6, will start at 11 a.m. (CT) each day. Last year, Nebraska finished second with 130.5 points, as James Green captured the 157-pound title.

Nebraska Wrestling Head Coach Mark Manning announced the signing of four wrestlers on Tuesday who will join the team next season.

“We are extremely excited to have Patrick, Jordan, Jacob and Kris join our program,” Manning said. “These guys all come with outstanding high school careers and have aspirations to achieve at the highest level at the University of Nebraska. These four guys will be tremendous influences on the mat as well as in the classroom. We look forward to helping them reach their goals.”

Patrick Grayson – Stafford, Virginia (Colonial Forge) – HWT
Grayson is ranked seventh by InterMat at 220 pounds, and won the 2014 Super 32 crown after defeating Mamaroneck’s Youssif Hemida in the finals. Grayson also claimed the 2014 Virginia 6A state title with his win over Alveno Matthews of Franklin County in the finals. Grayson went 47-4 last season, and holds a career record of 87-28. In 2013, he took seventh place at the state tournament.

Jordan Shearer – West Fargo, N.D. (West Fargo) – 141/149
Shearer is a five-time North Dakota state champion at West Fargo High School. He is ranked 16th at 138 pounds by InterMat, and is also a Fargo All-American. Shearer has competed in four Junior and Cadet Nationals, and won a Greco-Roman title, while placing sixth in freestyle.

Jacob Armstrong – Salem, Utah (Salem Hills) – 174
Armstrong, a two-time state champion, is ranked No. 8 at 182 pounds in InterMat’s poll. The Fargo All-American completed the Utah Triple Crown when he won the Greco and Freestyle titles, with all of his victories by either technical fall or pin. Armstrong finished third at the 2014 USA Wrestling Junior Greco Nationals, fourth at the 2014 USA Wrestling Junior Men’s Freestyle Nationals and second at the 2013 Reno Tournament of Champions.

Kris Williams – South Holland, Ill. (Thornwood) – 125/133
Williams holds a career record of 69-3 at Thornwood High School after going 30-0 during his junior season en route to the state title. His state crown, which came at 120 pounds, marked his third consecutive title in Illinois. Williams is ranked eighth at 120 pounds by InterMat.

No. 7 Nebraska welcomes Big Ten newcomer Maryland to the NU Coliseum on Sunday at 1 p.m. (CT) in the Huskers’ home opener. Scoring for the dual will be on TrackWrestling.com and live updates can be followed on Twitter from @HuskerWrestling.

NU enters the dual after defeating No. 25 Wyoming, 22-13, on Friday, Nov. 7. The following day, the Huskers won eight weight classes (six elite division, two amateur division) at the Cowboy Open.

Nebraska leads the all-time series against Maryland, 3-1-1, but suffered a one-point loss in the most recent meeting. The Huskers fell to the Terrapins, 18-17, on Dec. 16, 2012 at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y., as part of the Grapple at the Garden.

This weekend, senior James Green (157) goes for his 100th career victory. He would become the 23rd member of Nebraska’s 100-Win Club. Green, a three-time All-American, holds a career mark of 99-17-0.

The Huskers are projected to use the same lineup as last week for their dual against the Terps, but could see either TJ Dudley or Aaron Studebaker at 184 pounds. Dudley is 4-1 on the season, while Studebaker holds an 8-3 mark.

Following Sunday’s matchup, all five of Nebraska’s remaining home duals will be held at the Devaney Center.

Last Time Out: Huskers Win Eight Weight Classes at Cowboy Open
No. 7 Nebraska completed its weekend trip to Wyoming by winning eight weight class titles at the Cowboy Open at War Memorial Field House on Saturday, Nov. 8.

No. 2 James Green (157), No. 2 Robert Kokesh (174), No. 13 TJ Dudley (184), Eric Montoya (133), No. 17 Anthony Abidin (141) and Justin Arthur (149) each captured Elite Division titles. No. 14 Tim Lambert (125) and Micah Barnes (197) each garnered runner-up honors, while No. 15 Collin Jensen and Nyle Bartling tied for third at heavyweight.

In the Amateur Division, Tyler Berger took home the 149-pound crown, while Colton Adams and Hayden Tuma tied for first at 141 pounds. Mitchell Maginnis (125) finished third.

John Svoboda (157), No. 14 Austin Wilson (165) and Spencer Johnson (197) also wrestled for the Huskers at the Cowboy Open.

No. 7 Huskers Top No. 25 Cowboys in Season Opener
No. 7 Nebraska opened its dual season with a 22-13 victory over No. 25 Wyoming at the Wyoming Indoor Practice Facility on Friday, Nov. 7.

No. 15 Collin Jensen (HWT), Eric Montoya (133), No. 17 Anthony Abidin (141), No. 2 James Green (157), No. 14 Austin Wilson (165) and No. 2 Robert Kokesh (174) claimed wins for the Huskers. Green pinned Archie Colgan, while Abidin earned a major decision over Cole Mendenhall for bonus points.

Green Goes for 100th Career Win
Senior James Green (157) looks to become the 23rd member of Nebraska’s 100-Win Club when he steps on the mat Sunday. The three-time All-American holds a career record of 99-17-0.

Scouting the Maryland Terrapins
Maryland is 4-1 on the season, and has also competed in two open tournaments. The Terrapins dropped their most recent dual by a 17-16 margin to George Mason last weekend. On Sunday, Nov. 2, Maryland dominated Johns Hopkins, Kutztown, Davidson and Alderson-Broaddus by a combined score of 160-22.

The Terps are led by ranked grapplers Geoffrey Alexander (No. 11/9/9 at 133) and Shyheim Brown (No. NR/17/15 at 141).

Maryland is coached by Kerry McCoy, who is in his seventh year at the helm for the Terrapins. He holds a record of 87-34-1 at Maryland, and an overall mark of 116-53-1 in his 10th year as a head coach. McCoy is assisted by Rob Eiter and Mike Catullo.

Huskers in the Rankings
All-Americans James Green (157) and Robert Kokesh (174) are each ranked No. 2 in their respective weight classes by InterMat’s Nov. 11 poll. Returning NCAA qualifiers Tim Lambert (No. 14 at 125), TJ Dudley (No. 16 at 184), Austin Wilson (No. 16 at 165) and Collin Jensen (No. 18 at heavyweight) are also ranked. Junior Anthony Abidin garnered the 15th spot at 141 pounds.

In WIN Magazine’s Nov. 10 poll, Green and Kokesh are each ranked second, while Lambert (No. 11), Abidin (No. 16), Dudley (No. 16), Wilson (No. 18) and Justin Arthur (No. 19) also earned spots. TheOpenMat.com released its rankings on Nov. 11, and put Green and Kokesh each at No. 2, and included six additional Huskers. Abidin leads the way at No. 13, Wilson is 16th, Jensen is 18th, Lambert is No. 18, Dudley is 19th and Eric Montoya is No. 19.

As a team, Nebraska is ranked seventh in the USA Today/NWCA Coaches Poll, 10th by InterMat and 10th by WIN Magazine.

Tracking the Redshirts: White Finishes Second in Iowa
Freshman Derek White led five Huskers at the Harold Nichols Cyclone Open on Saturday, Nov. 8 with his runner-up finish at 197 pounds.

Wrestling unattached, White cruised to a major decision in his first match before back-to-back decisions to earn a spot in the finals. He was pinned by defending national champion J’Den Cox of Missouri in 3:58.

At 149 pounds, junior Tyrell Galloway turned in a sixth-place finish. Sean Murphy (133), Gage Anderson (165) and Eric Engler (184) also competed for the Huskers at the Harold Nichols Open.

Green Seeks Fourth All-America Honor
Senior James Green (157) looks to become the second Husker all-time to earn All-America status on four occasions. The title is currently owned by Associate Head Coach Bryan Snyder, who wrestled for the Huskers from 1999 to 2002. Green finished third at the 2014 NCAA Championships after taking seventh during both his sophomore and freshman seasons.

Sueflohn Out for the Season
Senior Jake Sueflohn (149) will miss the 2014-15 campaign with a torn ACL. Sueflohn is redshirting this season and will have one more year of eligibility. The three-time NCAA qualifier has a career record of 80-24, and holds a dual mark of 37-8.

Keeping an Eye on Nebraska’s Career Records Lists
• Head Coach Mark Manning is 12 wins away from becoming the winningest coach in Nebraska wrestling history. The win would also mark the 200th in his time with the Huskers. Manning holds a 188-73-3 record in his 15th season at Nebraska. Former Head Coach Tim Neumann (1985-2000) went 199-77-6 while coaching the Huskers.

• Senior James Green (157) is one win away from the 100th of his career at Nebraska. He would become the 23rd member of NU’s 100-win club. Green holds a career record of 99-17-0 and is a three-time All-American.

• Senior Robert Kokesh (174) is one win away from joining Nebraska’s Top 10 Career Victories List. He holds a career record of 111-14-0 and is a two-time All-American. Gary Albright (1981-86) is currently 10th in school history with 112 wins.

Tumble N’ Rumble Set for Jan. 9
The second annual Tumble N’ Rumble is scheduled for Nebraska’s Jan. 9 dual against Purdue at the Devaney Center at 7 p.m. The event features wrestling and women’s gymnastics at the same time on the same floor. The gymnastics team faces Lindenwood in its season opener for Tumble N’ Rumble.

Green, Kokesh Win at NWCA All-Star Classic
All-Americans James Green (157) and Robert Kokesh (174) each opened their senior campaign with a victory at the NWCA All-Star Classic on Saturday, Nov. 1 at The Palestra in Philadelphia, Pa.

Kokesh defeated NAIA No. 1 and three-time national champion Brock Gutches of Southern Oregon by an 8-2 decision at 174 pounds, and Green won by a 6-4 decision over No. 3 Ian Miller of Kent State. After the competition, Green was named Most Valuable Wrestler for the Red team.

Huskers Impress at Intrasquad
Nebraska held its annual Coaches Clinic/Intrasquad event on Friday, Oct. 31 at the Devaney Center, which gave fans their first chance to see the 2014-15 Huskers.

Head Coach Mark Manning introduced the team before the exhibition and shared facts about each wrestler during the competition. Assistant Coach and Olympic Gold Medalist Jordan Burroughs also spoke to the crowd about the upcoming season. The 90-minute workout included matches from all 10 weight classes.

Huskers Working Through 2014-15 Slate
Following this weekend’s action, the Huskers travel to North Carolina to face Duke and NC State on Nov. 22.

The Huskers will grapple at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational, Dec. 5-6, in Las Vegas, Nev., before hosting Wisconsin in their final competition of 2014. The Huskers and Badgers square off on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m.

Nebraska heads to Chattanooga, Tenn., to open 2015 at the Southern Scuffle, Jan. 1-2. Following the tournament, the Huskers return home to face Purdue on Friday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. The matchup between the Huskers and Boilermakers marks the first of 10 duals for Nebraska during January and February.

On Friday, Jan. 23, NU journeys to Champaign, Ill., to face Illinois, before returning home to host new Big Ten foe Rutgers on Sunday, Jan. 25 at the Devaney Center. The following weekend, the Huskers make a return to trip to Illinois on Friday, Jan. 30 to face Northwestern in Evanston, before returning home for a Sunday match against Indiana on Feb. 1.

The Huskers head to the Great Lakes State for a pair of duals on the subsequent weekend, as NU faces Michigan on Friday, Feb. 6, before visiting East Lansing, Mich., to wrestle against Michigan State.

Senior Night at the Devaney Center is slated for Friday, Feb. 13, as Nebraska hosts Stanford at 7 p.m. On Saturday, Feb. 21, NU will compete against Drexel and Princeton in Philadelphia, Pa., starting at noon.

The Big Ten Championships are scheduled for March 7-8 in Columbus, Ohio, while the NCAA Championships will be March 19-21 in St. Louis, Mo.

Burroughs Takes Bronze at World Championships
Olympic Gold Medalist and Nebraska Assistant Coach Jordan Burroughs earned the freestyle bronze medal at 74 kg/163 pounds at the 2014 FILA World Championships after going 4-1 at the Gymnastics Palace in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on Sept. 9.

After his performance, Burroughs holds a 92-2 record internationally, earning gold medals at the 2012 Olympics, as well as the 2011 and 2013 FILA World Championships. At Nebraska, he won national titles in 2009 and 2011, capturing the Hodge Trophy in his final year with the Huskers.

Green Falls in World Team Trials Finals
James Green (70 kg/154 pounds) advanced to the finals of the Phase II World Team Trials before dropping two matches to Nick Marable on July 24 at the Fargodome in Fargo, N.D.

Green, representing Titan Mercury Wrestling Club, won the challenge tournament to earn a spot in the best-of-three championship series for a spot on the U.S. World Team. In the first match against 2014 U.S. Open champion Marable, Green fell by a 2-1 margin. Marable also came out on top in the second match, 8-2.

Gold Medalist Burroughs Hired As Assistant Coach
Head Coach Mark Manning announced the hiring of Husker legend and Olympic Gold Medalist Jordan Burroughs as an assistant coach for the team on July 11.

“We are pleased to announce Jordan as one of my top assistants,” Manning said. “Jordan is one of the best wrestlers in the world and his accomplishments speak for themselves. We want him to continue to win World and Olympic titles until he completes his career. Jordan and his wife Lauren have made a commitment to be a part of Nebraska Athletics for a very long time. I along with the wrestlers and staff are glad to have the influence, mentorship and knowledge that Jordan brings to Nebraska wrestling. He has been a part of Nebraska wrestling for the last eight years and will continue to be a tremendous ambassador for the University of Nebraska.”

Burroughs previously served on the Nebraska wrestling staff as an administrative assistant for the 2012-13 season. He graduated from the University of Nebraska with a degree in sociology in May 2011.

“This is a huge stepping stone for my career and for Nebraska wrestling,” Burroughs said. “These are great facilities, people and tradition, and I’m extremely happy to continue to be a part of it. Now I get to look at things from the inside-out, whereas before it was from the outside-in. I want us to win team championships.”

Green Takes Silver at University Worlds
James Green earned the silver medal at 70 kg/154 pounds in the men’s freestyle division of the University World Championships in Pecs, Hungary on July 9.

Green (Titan Mercury WC/Nebraska RTC) opened the day with an 11-1 victory over Finland’s Jere Kunnas in the quarterfinals before taking down Russia’s Shamil Magomedov, 8-4, in the semifinals. In the finals, Evgheni Nedealco of Moldova pinned Green.

This year’s competition marked the second consecutive year that Green competed in the University World Championships. Last summer Green posted a 1-1 record in Kazan, Russia.

Ex-Husker Raschke Inducted into Hall of Fame
Former Husker wrestler Jim Raschke was one of four men inducted into the Alan and Gloria Rice Greco-Roman Hall of Champions on Oct. 18 at the Kennedy Center in Minneapolis, Minn.

In addition to Raschke, the fifth induction class included Jim Burke (posthumous), Brad Rheingans and Jim Martinez. The Martinez Family received the Legacy Award and Dave Curby was given the Alan Rice Leadership Award.

Raschke lettered for Nebraska from 1960 to 1962, and captured the 1962 Big Eight title at heavyweight. After his collegiate career, Raschke became the second American to win a medal at the Greco-Roman World Championships when he finished third at heavyweight in 1963. In 1965, he became a worldwide interservice wrestling champion for the U.S. Army. While in high school, Raschke won the 1958 Nebraska Class A state crown at heavyweight while wrestling at Omaha North.

Raschke joined former Huskers Rulon Gardner and Matt Lindland in the prestigious Greco-Roman Hall of Fame. The four inductees for 2014 increased the Hall of Fame total to 14 wrestlers.

Ex-Husker Scherr Collects USA Wrestling Honor
Former Husker wrestler Bill Scherr earned USA Wrestling’s Myron Roderick Man-of-the-Year Award on June 19, an accolade that recognizes an outstanding man for his contributions to the sport of wrestling.

Scherr served a pivotal role in keeping wrestling as an Olympic sport, as he chaired the Committee for the Preservation of Olympic Wrestling (CPOW). In the position, Scherr developed the working structure of CPOW, ran weekly conference calls to help with CPOW’s strategy, oversaw the international relations area of CPOW and served as a spokesman for the organization.

Scherr has served on USA Wrestling’s Board of Directors and coached numerous teams, including the Women’s World Team. He was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1998 as a distinguished member after achieving success on the international level.

Scherr made one Olympic appearance, capturing the bronze medal at 220 pounds in 1988. At the FILA World Championships, Scherr earned four medals from 1985 to 1989. He took first place at 198 pounds in 1985, while earning runner-up finishes in 1986 and 1989, and a third-place result at the 1987 World Championships.

While at Nebraska, Scherr capped his impressive career with the NCAA title at 190 pounds in 1984. The three-time All-American earned a third-place finish at the NCAA Championships in 1983 and finished fourth in 1982. Scherr completed his career at Nebraska (1981-84) with a record of 133-18.

Scherr’s brother Jim, also a former wrestler at Nebraska, took home USA Wrestling’s Man of the Year Award in 1994. In addition, former Huskers Jordan Burroughs (2012) and Rulon Gardner (2000) have earned the accolade.

Husker Wrestling on Social Media
Nebraska wrestling can be followed on a variety of social media platforms for up-to-date team information as well as features on wrestlers:

• Twitter: @HuskerWrestling (www.twitter.com/HuskerWrestling)
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/NebraskaWrestling
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/HuskerWrestling
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/HuskerWrestling
• Flowrestling: www.flowrestling.org/user/NEwrestle

Next Up: Duke and NC State
The Huskers travel to North Carolina for a pair of matches on Saturday, Nov. 22. Nebraska faces Duke at noon (CT) in Durham, N.C., before battling NC State at 6 p.m. in Raleigh, N.C. The meeting between the Huskers and Blue Devils will be the first in series history. NU leads the series against the Wolfpack, 3-0-0, with the most recent meeting in 2010.

Laramie, Wyo. – No. 7 Nebraska completed its weekend trip to Wyoming by winning eight weight class titles at the Cowboy Open at War Memorial Field House on Saturday.

No. 2 James Green (157) won all four of his matches by technical fall to take the title. Outscoring his opponents 72-9, Green has 99 career victories after Saturday’scompetition. He will go for No. 100 next weekend against Maryland at home.

At 174 pounds, No. 2 Robert Kokesh earned two pins and two technical falls before winning a 9-3 decision over Wisconsin’s Frank Cousins in the finals. Kokesh, a two-time All-American, is 6-0 on the season.

No. 13 TJ Dudley defeated Aaron Studebaker, 3-1, in the 184-pound finals. Dudley earned a pin and major decision before the final bout. Studebaker knocked off No. 17 Ben Stroh of Wyoming in the quarterfinals and added a pin before the finals.

At 133 pounds, sophomore Eric Montoya captured the crown with his 13-2 major decision over Wyoming’s Drew Templeman in the finals. Montoya also had a technical fall and a decision on Saturday during the Cowboy Open.

Anthony Abidin captured the 141-pound title with an 11-0 major decision over Cole Mendenhall of Wyoming. Abidin won all four of his matches at the Cowboy Open by major decision on his way to the crown.

At 149 pounds, Justin Arthur won four decisions and added a pin en route to first place. Arthur completed his run with an 8-6 decision over Wyoming’s Jake Elliot.

Sophomore Tim Lambert took runner-up honors at 125 pounds, falling to No. 8 Tyler Cox of Wyoming, 5-2, in the finals. Lambert, the No. 14 wrestler by InterMat, had a technical fall and major decision victory on Saturday.

Micah Barnes also earned runner-up honors at 197 pounds. He went 3-1 at the Cowboy Open with one of his wins by major decision.

At heavyweight, No. 15 Collin Jensen and Nyle Bartling each advanced to the third-place match, but did not wrestle each other.

At 149 pounds, Tyler Berger captured the Amateur division title, winning four of his five matches in bonus-point fashion. In the 141-pound Amateur division, Colton Adams and Hayden Tuma, each wrestling unattached, advanced to the finals but did not compete against each other. Mitchell Maginnis took home third-place honors at 125 pounds in the Amateur division.

John Svoboda (157), No. 14 Austin Wilson (165) and Spencer Johnson (197) also wrestled for the Huskers at the Cowboy Open.

The Huskers return home next weekend to host Big Ten newcomer Maryland at the NU Coliseum on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 1 p.m. (CT). NU’s five remaining home duals will all be contested at the Devaney Center.

Cowboy Open
War Memorial Field House, Laramie, Wyo.
Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014

Nebraska Tournament Finishes
125 Elite: #14 Tim Lambert 2nd
125 Amateur: Mitchell Maginnis 3rd
133 Elite: Eric Montoya 1st
141 Elite: #17 Anthony Abidin 1st
141 Amateur: Colton Adams (unattached) T-1st
141 Amateur: Hayden Tuma (unattached) T-1st
149 Elite: Justin Arthur 1st
149 Amateur: Tyler Berger (unattached) 1st
157 Elite: #2 James Green 1st
157 Elite: John Svoboda DNP
165 Elite: #14 Austin Wilson MFF
174 Elite: #2 Robert Kokesh 1st
184 Elite: #13 TJ Dudley 1st
184 Elite: Aaron Studebaker 2nd
197 Elite: Micah Barnes 2nd
197 Elite: Spencer Johnson DNP
HWT Elite: #15 Collin Jensen T-3rd
HWT Elite: Nyle Bartling T-3rd

Laramie, Wyo. – No. 7 Nebraska (1-0) opened its dual season with a 22-13 victory over No. 25 Wyoming at the Wyoming Indoor Practice Facility on Friday afternoon.

No. 15 Collin Jensen opened the dual with a victory at heavyweight, taking down Wyoming’s Leland Pfeifer by a 6-1 decision. Jensen earned a takedown in the first period and added one in the second period after an escape from the bottom position. In the third stanza, Jensen racked up more than two minutes of riding time before letting Pfeifer escape.

At 125 pounds, No. 14 Tim Lambert fell by a 7-4 margin to No. 8 Tyler Cox. After a scoreless first period, Lambert escaped from the down position to build a 1-0 lead before a Cox takedown. Lambert responded with a reversal before a Cox escape made it 3-3. In the third period, Cox escaped from bottom and added a takedown before giving up a Lambert escape. Cox added a point for riding time.

Sophomore Eric Montoya picked up a 9-3 victory at 133 pounds over the Cowboys’ Drew Templeman. Montoya earned a takedown and added near fall points in the first period to build a 4-0 lead. Templeman earned a reversal before Montoya’s escape to make the score 5-2 after the first period. After an escape from the down position in the second period by Montoya, Templeman picked up one of his own in the third to make it 6-3. Montoya added a takedown before a riding time point to finish off the win.

Anthony Abidin continued NU’s momentum at 141 pounds in his dominating 14-2 major decision over Cole Mendenhall. After an early Mendenhall takedown, Abidin earned three of his own and added near fall points en route to his first win of the season.

At 149 pounds, sophomore Justin Arthur lost a 5-3 decision to Jake Elliott to cut NU’s lead to 10-6 at the halfway point. After a scoreless first period, Arthur escaped from the down position before an Elliott takedown in the second period. Elliott escaped from the down position to start the third period and added a takedown to ensure the victory.

No. 2 James Green pinned Wyoming’s Archie Colgan in 5:17 to give the Huskers a 16-6 lead. Green earned two takedowns and five near fall points before the fall.

At 165 pounds, No. 14 Austin Wilson came from behind to defeat No. 15 Dakota Friesth by a 5-2 decision. Friesth earned a first-period takedown before Wilson escaped to make it 2-1. Wilson rode out Friesth in the second period before earning an escape in the third period to tie the score 2-2. Wilson added a takedown and a point for riding time.

No. 2 Robert Kokesh trailed early against Andy McCulley at 174 pounds, but emerged victorious with a 5-2 decision. McCulley took down Kokesh in the opening stanza before a Kokesh escape to make it 2-1. Kokesh rode out McCulley from the top position in the second period to secure riding time. In the third period, Kokesh escaped from bottom and earned a takedown.

At 184 pounds, No. 13 TJ Dudley fell by a 15-6 major decision to No. 17 Ben Stroh. At 197 pounds, Micah Barnes lost a 3-2 decision to No. 16 Shane Woods to close out the dual.

The Huskers finish their weekend trip by competing at the Cowboy Open on Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. (CT). Live video streaming is available on Flowrestling.org, with a subscription required to view the matches. Live scoring will be through TrackWrestling.com.

No. 7 Nebraska 22, No. 25 Wyoming 13
Wyoming Indoor Practice Facility, Laramie, Wyo.
Friday, Nov. 7, 2014

Results
HWT: #15 Collin Jensen (NEB) by dec. over Leland Pfeifer (WYO), 6-1 (NEB 3, WYO 0)
125: #8 Tyler Cox (WYO) by dec. over #14 Tim Lambert (NEB), 7-4 (NEB 3, WYO 3)
133: Eric Montoya (NEB) by dec. over Drew Templeman (WYO), 9-3 (NEB 6, WYO 3)
141: #17 Anthony Abidin (NEB) by major dec. over Cole Mendenhall (WYO), 14-2 (NEB 10, WYO 3)
149: Jake Elliott (WYO) by dec. over Justin Arthur (NEB), 5-3 (NEB 10, WYO 6)
157: #2 James Green (NEB) by pin over Archie Colgan (WYO), 5:17 (NEB 16, WYO 6)
165: #14 Austin Wilson (NEB) by dec. over #15 Dakota Friesth (WYO), 5-2 (NEB 19, WYO 6)
174: #2 Robert Kokesh (NEB) by dec. over Andy McCulley (WYO), 5-2 (NEB 22, WYO 6)
184: #17 Ben Stroh (WYO) by major dec. over #13 TJ Dudley (NEB), 15-6 (NEB 22, WYO 10)
197: #16 Shane Woods (WYO) by dec. over Micah Barnes (NEB), 3-2 (NEB 22, WYO 13)

No. 7 Nebraska opens its dual season on Friday when the Huskers battle No. 25 Wyoming at UniWyo Sports Complex in Laramie, Wyo., starting at 4 p.m. (CT). Nebraska will stay in Wyoming on Saturday for the Cowboy Open, which begins at 10 a.m., at War Memorial Fieldhouse.

Both events will be streamed on FloWrestling.org, with a subscription required to view the matches. TrackWrestling.com will provide live stats for each competition.
The Huskers and Cowboys are facing off for the 48th time in series history, with NU holding a 33-14-0 advantage. Last season, the Huskers notched a 26-12 triumph at the Devaney Center.

All-Americans James Green (157) and Robert Kokesh (174) each opened their senior campaign with a win at the NWCA All-Star Classic on Saturday, Nov. 1, and will wrestle in Wyoming this weekend. Returning NCAA qualifiers Tim Lambert (125), Austin Wilson (165), TJ Dudley (184) and Collin Jensen (HWT) will also make the trip to Laramie.

Justin Arthur, who qualified for the NCAA Championships last season at Clarion, is projected to start at 149 pounds and will be making his first appearance in a Husker singlet.

At 197 pounds, sophomore Micah Barnes will grapple after finishing fifth at last weekend’s Warren Williamson/Daktronics Open in Brookings, S.D. The Huskers’ lineup also includes sophomore Eric Montoya (133) and junior Anthony Abidin (141). Montoya earned Nebraska Redshirt-of-the-Year honors last season, while Abidin posted an 18-3 record for the Huskers.

Last Time Out: Green, Kokesh Win at NWCA All-Star Classic
All-Americans James Green (157) and Robert Kokesh (174) each opened their senior campaign with a victory at the NWCA All-Star Classic on Saturday, Nov. 1 at The Palestra in Philadelphia, Pa.

Kokesh defeated NAIA No. 1 and three-time national champion Brock Gutches of Southern Oregon by an 8-2 decision at 174 pounds. After a Gutches takedown in the first period, the Husker senior controlled the rest of the match, earning an escape in the opening stanza before getting a takedown to build a 3-2 lead.

In the second period, Kokesh rode out Gutches from the top position to rack up nearly two minutes of riding time heading into the final period. Kokesh started the third period on bottom and earned an early escape before taking down Gutches and added a riding time point to secure a victory in his first match of the season.

Green won by a 6-4 decision over No. 3 Ian Miller of Kent State. Miller struck first with a takedown in the opening period, but gave Green a free release. Green responded with a takedown of his own before rewarding Miller with a free release to make the score 2-2.

In the second period, Green started in the bottom position and earned an escape to take a 3-2 advantage. Miller took down Green, but the Husker senior escaped to tie the score 4-4 heading to the third period.

Miller started the final period in the down position and was called for stalling, which gave Green a 5-4 lead. Green added a point for riding time, which led to a 6-4 final. After the competition, Green was named Most Valuable Wrestler for the Red team.

Scouting the Wyoming Cowboys
No. 25 Wyoming begins its dual season on Friday evening against Nebraska after two Cowboys won weight class titles at the Northwest Open last weekend. Jake Elliott (149) and Archie Colgan (157) captured crowns for the Pokes and are projected to start on Friday against the Huskers.

Wyoming returns four NCAA qualifiers from last season: Tyler Cox (125), Dakota Friesth (165), Ben Stroh (184) and Shane Woods (197). In InterMat’s latest poll, released on Nov. 4, Cox is ranked eighth, Friesth is No. 15, Stroh is 17th and Woods is ranked 16th.

Drew Templeman (133), Cole Mendenhall (141) and Andy McCulley (174) are also projected to start for the Cowboys on Friday. Heavyweight will be either Tanner Harms or Leland Pfeifer.

Wyoming is coached by Mark Branch, who is in his seventh season with the Cowboys and his seventh season overall. Branch holds a 63-28-0 record, and is assisted by Ethan Kyle and Alfonso Hernandez.

Huskers in the Rankings
All-Americans James Green (157) and Robert Kokesh (174) are each ranked No. 2 in their respective weight classes by InterMat’s Nov. 4 poll. Returning NCAA qualifiers TJ Dudley (No. 13 at 184), Tim Lambert (No. 14 at 125), Austin Wilson (No. 14 at 165) and Collin Jensen (No. 15 at heavyweight) are also ranked. Junior Anthony Abidin garnered the 17th spot at 141 pounds.

In WIN Magazine’s preseason poll, Green and Kokesh are each ranked second, while Lambert (No. 15), Dudley (No. 18) and Wilson (No. 19) also earned spots. TheOpenMat.com released its rankings on Oct. 15, and put Green and Kokesh each at No. 2, and included five additional Huskers. Wilson leads the way at No. 15, Jensen is 16th, Dudley and Lambert are each 17th, and Abidin is No. 18.

As a team, Nebraska is ranked seventh in the USA Today/NWCA Coaches Poll, 10th by InterMat and 10th by WIN Magazine.

Huskers Impress at Intrasquad
Nebraska held its annual Coaches Clinic/Intrasquad event on Friday, Oct. 31 at the Devaney Center, which gave fans their first chance to see the 2014-15 Huskers.
Head Coach Mark Manning introduced the team before the exhibition and shared facts about each wrestler during the competition. Assistant Coach and Olympic Gold Medalist Jordan Burroughs also spoke to the crowd about the upcoming season. The 90-minute workout included matches from all 10 weight classes.

Green Seeks Fourth All-America Honor
Senior James Green (157) looks to become the second Husker all-time to earn All-America status on four occasions. The title is currently owned by Associate Head Coach Bryan Snyder, who wrestled for the Huskers from 1999 to 2002. Green finished third at the 2014 NCAA Championships after taking seventh during both his sophomore and freshman seasons.

Sueflohn Out for the Season
Senior Jake Sueflohn (149) will miss the 2014-15 campaign with a torn ACL. Sueflohn will redshirt this season and has one more year of eligibility. The three-time NCAA qualifier has a career record of 80-24, and holds a dual mark of 37-8.

Keeping an Eye on Nebraska’s Career Records Lists
• Head Coach Mark Manning is 13 wins away from becoming the winningest coach in Nebraska wrestling history. The win would also mark the 200th in his time with the Huskers. Manning holds a 187-73-3 record in his 15th season at Nebraska. Former Head Coach Tim Neumann (1985-2000) went 199-77-6 while coaching the Huskers.

• Senior James Green (157) is five wins away from the 100th of his career at Nebraska. He would become the 23rd member of NU’s 100-win club. Green holds a career record of 95-17-0 and is a three-time All-American.

• Senior Robert Kokesh (174) is six wins away from joining Nebraska’s Top 10 Career Victories List. He holds a career record of 106-14-0 and is a two-time All-American. Gary Albright (1981-86) is currently 10th in school history with 112 wins.

Huskers Working Through 2014-15 Slate
Following this weekend’s action, Nebraska welcomes Maryland to the Big Ten Conference in its home opener at the NU Coliseum on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 1 p.m. (CT). On Nov. 22, the Huskers travel to North Carolina to face Duke and NC State.

The Huskers will grapple at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational, Dec. 5-6, in Las Vegas, Nev., before hosting Wisconsin in their final competition of 2014. The Huskers and Badgers square off on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m.

Nebraska heads to Chattanooga, Tenn., to open 2015 at the Southern Scuffle, Jan. 1-2. Following the tournament, the Huskers return home to face Purdue on Friday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. The matchup between the Huskers and Boilermakers marks the first of 10 duals for Nebraska during January and February.

On Friday, Jan. 23, NU journeys to Champaign, Ill., to face Illinois, before returning home to host new Big Ten foe Rutgers on Sunday, Jan. 25 at the Devaney Center. The following weekend, the Huskers make a return to trip to Illinois on Friday, Jan. 30 to face Northwestern in Evanston, before returning home for a Sunday match against Indiana on Feb. 1.

The Huskers head to the Great Lakes State for a pair of duals on the subsequent weekend, as NU faces Michigan on Friday, Feb. 6, before visiting East Lansing, Mich., to wrestle against Michigan State.

Senior Night at the Devaney Center is slated for Friday, Feb. 13, as Nebraska hosts Stanford at 7 p.m. On Saturday, Feb. 21, NU will compete against Drexel and Princeton in Philadelphia, Pa., starting at noon.

The Big Ten Championships are scheduled for March 7-8 in Columbus, Ohio, while the NCAA Championships will be March 19-21 in St. Louis, Mo.

Burroughs Takes Bronze at World Championships
Olympic Gold Medalist and Nebraska Assistant Coach Jordan Burroughs earned the freestyle bronze medal at 74 kg/163 pounds at the 2014 FILA World Championships after going 4-1 at the Gymnastics Palace in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on Sept. 9.

In his first-round match, Burroughs injured his left knee, but managed a 4-3 victory over Guinea Bisau’s Augusto Midana. Burroughs dominated in his next two matches, defeating Korea’s Yunseok Lee and Uzbekistan’s Rashid Kurbanov by a combined score of 18-2.

Wrestling with a wrapped leg in the semifinals, Burroughs fell behind 7-0 in the first period and never recovered, dropping a 9-2 decision to Denis Tsargush. The loss marked his first to a foreign opponent on the international circuit.

Burroughs responded in the bronze medal match with a first-period fall in 2:48. His opponent, Rustam Dudaev of Ukraine, earned the first takedown but Burroughs built a 6-2 lead before pinning Dudaev.

After his performance, Burroughs holds a 92-2 record internationally, earning gold medals at the 2012 Olympics, as well as the 2011 and 2013 FILA World Championships. At Nebraska, he won national titles in 2009 and 2011, capturing the Hodge Trophy in his final year with the Huskers.

Green Falls in World Team Trials Finals
James Green (70 kg/154 pounds) advanced to the finals of the Phase II World Team Trials before dropping two matches to Nick Marable on July 24 at the Fargodome in Fargo, N.D.

Green, representing Titan Mercury Wrestling Club, won the challenge tournament to earn a spot in the best-of-three championship series for a spot on the U.S. World Team. In the first match against 2014 U.S. Open champion Marable, Green fell by a 2-1 margin. Marable also came out on top in the second match, 8-2.

Gold Medalist Burroughs Hired As Assistant Coach
Head Coach Mark Manning announced the hiring of Husker legend and Olympic Gold Medalist Jordan Burroughs as an assistant coach for the team on July 11.

“We are pleased to announce Jordan as one of my top assistants,” Manning said. “Jordan is one of the best wrestlers in the world and his accomplishments speak for themselves. We want him to continue to win World and Olympic titles until he completes his career. Jordan and his wife Lauren have made a commitment to be a part of Nebraska Athletics for a very long time. I along with the wrestlers and staff are glad to have the influence, mentorship and knowledge that Jordan brings to Nebraska wrestling. He has been a part of Nebraska wrestling for the last eight years and will continue to be a tremendous ambassador for the University of Nebraska.”

Burroughs previously served on the Nebraska wrestling staff as an administrative assistant for the 2012-13 season. He graduated from the University of Nebraska with a degree in sociology in May 2011.

“This is a huge stepping stone for my career and for Nebraska wrestling,” Burroughs said. “These are great facilities, people and tradition, and I’m extremely happy to continue to be a part of it. Now I get to look at things from the inside-out, whereas before it was from the outside-in. I want us to win team championships.”

Green Takes Silver at University Worlds
James Green earned the silver medal at 70 kg/154 pounds in the men’s freestyle division of the University World Championships in Pecs, Hungary on July 9.

Green (Titan Mercury WC/Nebraska RTC) opened the day with an 11-1 victory over Finland’s Jere Kunnas in the quarterfinals before taking down Russia’s Shamil Magomedov, 8-4, in the semifinals. In the finals, Evgheni Nedealco of Moldova pinned Green.

This year’s competition marked the second consecutive year that Green competed in the University World Championships. Last summer Green posted a 1-1 record in Kazan, Russia.

Ex-Husker Raschke Inducted into Hall of Fame
Former Husker wrestler Jim Raschke was one of four men inducted into the Alan and Gloria Rice Greco-Roman Hall of Champions on Oct. 18 at the Kennedy Center in Minneapolis, Minn.

In addition to Raschke, the fifth induction class included Jim Burke (posthumous), Brad Rheingans and Jim Martinez. The Martinez Family received the Legacy Award and Dave Curby was given the Alan Rice Leadership Award.

Raschke lettered for Nebraska from 1960 to 1962, and captured the 1962 Big Eight title at heavyweight. After his collegiate career, Raschke became the second American to win a medal at the Greco-Roman World Championships when he finished third at heavyweight in 1963. In 1965, he became a worldwide interservice wrestling champion for the U.S. Army. While in high school, Raschke won the 1958 Nebraska Class A state crown at heavyweight while wrestling at Omaha North.

Raschke joined former Huskers Rulon Gardner and Matt Lindland in the prestigious Greco-Roman Hall of Fame. The four inductees for 2014 increased the Hall of Fame total to 14 wrestlers.

Ex-Husker Scherr Collects USA Wrestling Honor
Former Husker wrestler Bill Scherr earned USA Wrestling’s Myron Roderick Man-of-the-Year Award on June 19, an accolade that recognizes an outstanding man for his contributions to the sport of wrestling.

Scherr served a pivotal role in keeping wrestling as an Olympic sport, as he chaired the Committee for the Preservation of Olympic Wrestling (CPOW). In the position, Scherr developed the working structure of CPOW, ran weekly conference calls to help with CPOW’s strategy, oversaw the international relations area of CPOW and served as a spokesman for the organization.

Scherr has served on USA Wrestling’s Board of Directors and coached numerous teams, including the Women’s World Team. He was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1998 as a distinguished member after achieving success on the international level.

Scherr made one Olympic appearance, capturing the bronze medal at 220 pounds in 1988. At the FILA World Championships, Scherr earned four medals from 1985 to 1989. He took first place at 198 pounds in 1985, while earning runner-up finishes in 1986 and 1989, and a third-place result at the 1987 World Championships.

While at Nebraska, Scherr capped his impressive career with the NCAA title at 190 pounds in 1984. The three-time All-American earned a third-place finish at the NCAA Championships in 1983 and finished fourth in 1982. Scherr completed his career at Nebraska (1981-84) with a record of 133-18.

Scherr’s brother Jim, also a former wrestler at Nebraska, took home USA Wrestling’s Man of the Year Award in 1994. In addition, former Huskers Jordan Burroughs (2012) and Rulon Gardner (2000) have earned the accolade.

Husker Wrestling on Social Media
Nebraska wrestling can be followed on a variety of social media platforms for up-to-date team information as well as features on wrestlers:

• Twitter: @HuskerWrestling (www.twitter.com/HuskerWrestling)
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/NebraskaWrestling
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/HuskerWrestling
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/HuskerWrestling
• FloWrestling: www.flowrestling.org/user/NEwrestle

Next Up: Maryland
The Huskers host Big Ten newcomer Maryland at the NU Coliseum on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 1 p.m. (CT). The meeting will be the sixth in series history, with Nebraska holding a 3-1-1 advantage. All five of NU’s remaning home duals will be held at the Devaney Center.