Inconsistency can be a haunting thing in sports and it haunted the Nebraska women’s gymnastics team Friday against No. 22 Illinois at the Devaney Sports Center. After trailing Illinois by a thin margin of 97.675-97.600 after two rotations, the No. 20 Huskers limped the rest of the way in a 195.475-193.400 defeat in their season-opening […]
Wrestling: Burroughs-Taylor Postponed; James Green Downs Pat Lugo; Extra Matches
Jordan Burroughs’ match against David Taylor postponed until Wednesday in Lincoln due to Taylor contact tracing
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We’ll have to wait four more days to see Jordan Burroughs take on world No. 1 David Taylor at 86 kg after it was announced that Taylor has to quarantine due to contact tracing.
The match will now take place on Wednesday, January 13 at the Devaney Sports Center.
BREAKING: The David Taylor-Jordan Burroughs match has been moved to January 13 and will now take place in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Saturday night’s card will now be headlined by world champions Tamyra Mensah-Stock and Adeline Gray. FloWrestling (@FloWrestling) January 8, 2021
Wrestling: No. 5 Huskers Welcome No. 13 Minnesota to Open Season
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The No. 5-ranked Nebraska wrestling team will start its season Friday at the Devaney Sports Center. The Huskers will take on No. 13 Minnesota at 8 p.m. with action airing on the Big Ten Network.
The Huskers have nine ranked wrestlers in the preseason FloWrestling rankings, but things often change drastically after the first week due to changes in weight classes that the rankers aren’t necessarily privy to. Coaches like to keep their lineups and weight class moves close to the vest.
Minnesota sports six starters in the preseason rankings, including the best overall wrestler in the country in heavyweight Gable Steveson. This dual will have some exciting matchups.