UNI Wrestling falls to Nebraska 30-6

LINCOLN, Neb. – the 16th-ranked UNI wrestling team lost its first dual of 2026 on Saturday night, falling to Big Ten power and sixth-ranked Nebraska 30-6 at the Devaney Center in Lincoln.

Northern Iowa earned a pair of decision wins from Trever Anderson (125 pounds) and Ryder Downey (165 pounds), the latter of whom secured a sudden victory against a top-ten challenger.

HOW IT HAPPENED

anderson started the dual with a 5-2 defeat of Alan Koehler at 125 pounds. After a scoreless first period, Koehler earned a reversal to begin the second, but Anderson quickly escaped. Entering the third period tied, Anderson secured a late takedown for the win.

At 133 pounds, Julian Farber faced No. 8 jacob Van Dee, losing the bout 5-0. Cory Land battled No. 3 Brock Hardy at 141 pounds. The pair remained scoreless through a strong first period, but Hardy scored an escape in the second. Hardy then secured a takedown in the third, winning the match 5-1.

At 149 pounds, Ethan Basile fell to No. 12 Chance Lamer in an 18-4 technical fall,and RJ Weston at 157 pounds lost to reigning national champion and fourth-ranked Antrell Taylor in a 21-6 technical fall.

Downey put the Panthers back on the board with a 3-0 sudden victory against No. 7 LJ Araujo. After a scoreless three periods,Downey scored the winning takedown and the match’s only points,earning his fifth victory.