The No. 9 Nebraska wrestling team struggled in an 18-15 upset loss to No. 15 Purdue Friday night. The Huskers were without three of their ten starters due to a combination of injury and the lingering effects of a Covid outbreak that went through the program.
Things started poorly for Nebraska, as backup 125-pounder Jeremiah Reno was dominated by No. 9 Devin Schroder. The Husker freshman fell to Schroder 17-0 by tech fall, giving Purdue a 5-0 team lead.
Then at 133 pounds, sophomore Alex Thomsen dropped a 3-1 decision to freshman Matt Ramos, building the Purdue lead to 8-0.