Gallery: Nebraska Wrestlers Dominant Against Michigan

Fifth-ranked Huskers defeat ninth-ranked Wolverines 25-7 in Lincoln

On Senior Night in Lincoln, the fifth-ranked Nebraska wrestlers won eight of 10 matches Friday night against Michigan, dominating their dual meet against the ninth-ranked Wolverines, 25-7. The comfortable victory margin was aided by wins against higher-ranked opponents by three Huskers: Caleb Smith (No. 13 vs. No. 6), Jacob Ven Dee (No. 19 vs. No. 4) and Antrell Taylor (No. 16 vs. No. 10). The Huskers improved to 11-1 on the season and 6-1 in the Big Ten, while Michigan slipped to 6-4 and 4-1. Scroll to the end of the gallery for complete results. | Recap

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The fifth-ranked Huskers hosted No. 9 Michigan at the Devaney Center on senior night. 

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Nebraska's Caleb Smith throws Michigan's Michael DeAugustino to the mat in the 125-lbs. dual.  

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Caleb Smith celebrates his comeback 8-5 upset victory over DeAugustino. 

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Nebraska's Jacob Van Dee works to roll Michigan's Dylan Ragusin to get near-fall points at 133 lbs. 

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Jacob Van Dee celebrates beating the previously undefeated Ragusin. 

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In the 141-lbs. matchup, Nebraska's Brock Hardy works to kick Sergio Lemley's legs out from under him for a takedown. 

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Ridge Lovett scores four near-fall points for Nebraska over Michigan's Austin Gomez in the 149-lbs. dual. 

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Ridge Lovett celebrates his 11-4 victory over Gomez. 

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Nebraska's Peyton Robb attempts a takedown on Michigan's Will Lewan at 157 lbs. 

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Peyton Robb smiles following his senior night 2-1 decision over Lewan. 

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Antrell Taylor celebrates his sixth period victory by riding time over Michigan's Cameron Amine in the 165-lbs. dual. 

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Nebraska's Lenny Pinto lifts Michigan's Jaden Bullock in an attempted takedown at 174 lbs. 

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Lenny Pinto celebrates his 10-4 victory over Bullock. 

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Silas Allred raises a fist as he walks off the mat following his 14-2 victory over Michigan's Bobby Striggow at 197 lbs. 

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Nash Hutmacher poses with his parents and head coach Mark Manning during senior night festivities after the match. 

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Brandon Van Tassell and his wife celebrate Brandon on his senior night. 

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Peyton Robb hugs his dad on his senior night. 

Results

• 125: No. 13 Caleb Smith dec. No. 6 Michael DeAugustino (MICH) 8-5 (NEB 3, MICH 0)
• 133: No. 19 Jacob Van Dee dec. No. 4 Dylan Ragusin (MICH) 3-2 (NEB 6, MICH 0)
• 141: No. 7 Brock Hardy dec. No. 10 Sergio Lemly (MICH) 13-9 (NEB 9, MICH 0)
• 149: No. 1 Ridge Lovett dec. No. 6 Austin Gomez (MICH) 11-4 (NEB 12, MICH 0)
• 157: No. 7 Peyton Robb dec. No. 10 Will Lewan (MICH) 2-1 (NEB 15, MICH 0)
• 165: No. 16 Antrell Taylor dec. No. 10 Cameron Amine (MICH) 3-2 TB-2 (NEB 18, MICH 0)
• 174: No. 3 Shane Griffith (MICH) dec. No. 33 Bubba Wilson 1-0 (NEB 18, MICH 3)
• 184: No. 3 Lenny Pinto dec. No. 18 Jaden Bullock (MICH) 10-4 (NEB 21, MICH 3)
• 197: No. 13 Silas Allred major dec. Bobby Striggow (MICH) 14-2 (NEB 25, MICH 3)
• HWT: No. 6 Lucas Davison (MICH) major dec. Nash Hutmacher 8-0 (NEB 25, MICH 7)