Things started slow for the home team Sunday afternoon, but once No. 1 ranked Luke Pletcher took the mat at 141 pounds, Ohio State rolled up eight-consecutive victories to run Illinois out of the building, 28-6. The Buckeyes improve to 7-1 on the season in dual-meet competition, and 3-0 in Big Ten competition.
Pletcher won his 100th career victory in what has become the new normal for the senior captain, pushing the pace and rivaling co-captain Kollin Moore for who can finish the most takedowns in their respective matches. Pletcher pushed the pace early and was dominant in the victory over another Top-15 opponent.