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Anthony Ashnault captures first Big Ten title for Rutgers wrestling

Only halfway through his highly anticipated Rutgers wrestling career, Anthony Ashnault already has conquered the Big Ten.

Ashnault captured the conference title in the 141-pound weight class Sunday by winning for the fourth time in as many matches at the Big Ten Championships in Iowa City, Iowa.

Entering the tournament as the No. 3 seed after winning 24 of 26 matches during the regular season, Ashnault earned gold with an overpowering 9-0 major decision over No. 8 Jimmy Gulibon of Penn State in their first career meeting.

Off #B1Gwrestle title, Anthony Ashnault on @RUWrestling: "There's no other program I’d rather be at.