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Photos: Nebraska wrestling hosts Illinois, Feb. 4
Nebraska's Nash Hutmacher receives a standing ovation from the crowd after defeating Illinois' Peter Marinopoulos during the heavyweight match on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Illinois' Dylan Connell pokes his fingers into Nebraska's Lenny Pinto's eyes after being pinned during the 184lb match on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Nebraska's Lenny Pinto attempts to pin Illinois' Dylan Connell during the 184lb match on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Nebraska's Bubba Wilson reacts after losing the 174lb match against Illinois on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Nebraska's Antrell Taylor celebrates winning over Illinois' Chris Moore during the 165lb match on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Nebraska's Antrell Taylor waits for a challenge call to be reviewed during the 165lb match against Illinois on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Nebraska's Antrell Taylor wrestles against Illinois' Chris Moore during the 165lb match on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
A view of the Bob Devaney Center while Nebraska's Antrell Taylor wrestles against Illinois' Chris Moore during the 165lb match on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Nebraska's Blake Cushing wrestles against Illinois' Kannon Webster during the 149lb match on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Nebraska's Jacob Van Dee has his face smashed against the mat during the 133lb match against Illinois on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Nebraska's Jacob Van Dee waits for his team to gather before the dual against Illinois on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Members of the Nebraska Football team watch Nebraska's Nash Hutmacher wrestle in the heavyweight match against Illinois on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Nebraska's Nash Hutmacher walks out to the mat before the heavyweight match against Illinois on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Nebraska's Silas Allred wrestles Illinois' Isiah Pettigrew in the 197-pound match Sunday at the Devaney Sports Center.
Nebraska's Peyton Robb flips Illinois' Joe Roberts during the 157lb match on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Nebraska's Brock Hardy celebrates after pinning Illinois' Danny Pacino during the 141lb match on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Nebraska's Brock Hardy pins Illinois' Danny Pacino during the 141lb match on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Nebraska's Jacob Van Dee, bottom, grimaces as he wrestles against Illinois' Tony Madrigal during the 133lb match on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Nebraska's Jacob Van Dee, bottom, grimaces as he wrestles against Illinois' Tony Madrigal during the 133lb match on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Nebraska's Caleb Smith looks up at the video board while his name is announced before the 125lb match against Illinois on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
