Gallery: Nebraska vs. Illinois Wrestling

Originally posted on Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI
By Amarillo Mullen | Last updated Feb 4, 2024 6:43 PM ET

Four bonus-point wins and an overtime decision helped Nebraska post a 28-9 victory Sunday afternoon over Illinois at the Devaney Center in Lincoln. It was the fifth consecutive dual win for the Huskers, who won seven of Sunday's 10 matches as they improved to 10-1 overall and 5-1 in the Big Ten. Complete results are at the end of the gallery.

Nebraska's Caleb Smith works to escape the grasp of Illinois' Justin Cardani in the 125-lbs. matchup.

Caleb Smith's hand is raised following his 9-2 victory over Cardani.

Nebraska's Brock Hardy gets Anthony Madrigal's shoulders to the mat for a pin in the 141-lbs. dual.

Brock Hardy celebrates his fall victory over Madrigal.

Blake Cushing wrestles for Nebraska against Illinois' Jake Harrier at 149 lbs.

Peyton Robb walks off the mat following his 10-1 major decision over Illinois' Joesph Roberts in the 157-lbs. dual.

Brock Hardy is presented with his 2023 U23 World Champion ring where he brought home bronze for USA Wrestling.

At 165 lbs., Nebraska's Antrell Taylor tosses Illinois' Chris Moore to the mat.

Antrell Taylor celebrates his 4-1 sudden victory over Moore.

Nebraska's Lenny Pinto tries to flip Illinois' Dylan Connell to his back in the 184-lbs. match.

Lenny Pinto gets the four-point near-fall on Connell en route to his 18-6 major decision.

Lenny Pinto celebrates his victory over Connell.

Silas Allred gets Nebraska's second pin of the day on Illinois' Chase Waggoner at 197 lbs.

Silas Allred smiles following his victory by fall.

Nash Hutmacher wrestles at heavyweight for Nebraska against Illinois' Peter Marinopoulos.

Nash Hutmacher celebrates his 12-9 victory at heavyweight. The Huskers won the dual 28-9.

125 - No. 15 Caleb Smith dec. Justin Cardani 9-2 (ILL) (NEB 3, ILL 0)
133 - No. 33 Tony Madrigal (ILL) dec. No. 17 Jacob Van Dee 8-3 (ILL) (NEB 3, ILL 3)
141 - No. 7 Brock Hardy pinned No. 27 Danny Pucino (ILL) (4:40) (NEB 9, ILL 3)
149 - Jake Harrier (ILL) dec. Blake Cushing 4-1 SV-1 (NEB 9, ILL 6)
157 - No. 9 Peyton Robb major dec. Joe Roberts (ILL) 10-1 (NEB 13, ILL 6)
165 - No. 17 Antrell Taylor dec. No. 30 Chris Moore (ILL) 4-1 SV-1 (NEB 16, ILL 6)*
174 - No. 9 Edmond Ruth (ILL) dec. No. 33 Bubba Wilson 4-0 (NEB 15, ILL 9)
184 - No. 3 Lenny Pinto major dec. No. 28 Dylan Connell (ILL) 18-6 (NEB 19, ILL 9)
197 - No. 14 Silas Allred pinned Chase Waggoner (ILL) (4:10) (NEB 25, ILL 9)
HWT - Nash Hutmacher dec. Peter Maranopoulos (ILL) 12-9 (NEB 28, ILL 9)
*Nebraska -1 team point for throwing headgear