Wrestling DISTSETS No. 20 West Virginia, 19-18 – Wyoming Athletics

Larami, Wyoming (2/8/25) – The University of Wyoming University wrestled won upset on Saturday night at the Uniwyo Sports Complex. Pokes beat the №20 West Virginia, 19-18, for his first victory over a ranked enemy of 2021.

“We had a gut tonight,” chief coach Mark a branch He said. “There was something not to like it, and we are still grateful that we received a good victory over a ranked team.”

No. 18 Cole Brooks (141) was the manufacturer of the difference on Saturday. He was getting out of the disease and yet he nailed Jordan Titus during the first period, which he swung with the inertia of the double – after the West Virginia took the first two duels – and the bonus points were ultimately huge.

“Cole Brooks I went out there against a really good kid, they lit the crowd and won the double for us, “said Branch.” When you look at how it was done, it was the difference manufacturer. I love this. “

This prompted No. 19 Gabe Willohell (149) to 15-3 the main decision of Sam Hilegas. No. 20 Jared Hill (157) This followed with a sudden 8-5 victory over Caleb Douling, and this brought Wyoming forward, 13-7.

However, the climbers got forward forward. Their highest-ranked fighter and 174 years won respectively through a technical fall and a decision to make 15-13 visitors.

No. 32 Eddiebach (184) looked at the double back in favor of the home team with a disorder. He defeated No. 16 Dennis Robin by decision, 12-7.

No. 10 Joey Novak (197) extend the lead, though with a sudden victory. He removed Ian Bush, 9-6, which gave Wyoming some necessary breathing room entering the last match.

Cowboys improve to 10-6 as a whole and 4-3 in the large 12, while West Virginia falls to 9-7 as a whole and 3-6 in the league. Wyoming also moves to 5-0 at home.

“(The crowd) was great”, chief coach Mark a branch He said. “We’ve always had great crowds. Tonight was the best we had this year. I love the support we get. That makes you grateful for what you have at home.”

Pokes are again in action on Friday. They travel to the Air Force before they finish their double schedule at home against North Colorado (February 16).

Wyoming 19 | No. 20 Western Virginia 18
125: No. 9 Main Solution of Jett Stricker (West Virginia) Gareth Ricks (Wyoming), 11-3
133: Decision of Tommy Maddux (West Virginia) O’BRIAN (Wyoming), 11-8
141: No. 18 Cole Brooks (Wyoming) Autumn Jordan Titus (West Virginia), 2:27
149: No. 19 Gabe Willohell (Wyoming) Main solution Sam Hilegas (West Virginia), 15-3
157: No. 20 Jared Hill (Wyoming) Sudden Victory Caleb Douling (West Virginia), 8-5
165: No. 3 Peyton Hall (West Virginia) Technical Autumn Cooper Vorges (Wyoming), 18-3
174: No. 19 Decision of Brody Conli (West Virginia) Riley Davis (Wyoming), 4-2
184: No. 32 Eddiebach (Wyoming) Decision No. 16 Dennis Robin (West Virginia), 12-7
197: No. 10 Joey Novak (Wyoming) Sudden victory Ian Bush (West Virginia), 9-6
HWT: Rune Lawrence Decision (West Virginia) Mitchell Sam (Wyoming), 4-1