Betty Whitaker+FollowRutgers wrestling falls just short in ChampaignRutgers wrestling fans felt the sting of a razor-thin loss as the Scarlet Knights dropped a 17-16 heartbreaker to Illinois. Despite winning half their bouts and a huge performance from Ryan Ford, Rutgers lost on total match points—just four shy of the Illini. It’s tough to see a team fight back from early setbacks, tie it up, and still come up short due to a tiebreaker. With Maryland up next at Jersey Mike’s Arena, do you think Rutgers can bounce back and turn these close calls into wins? Let’s hear your thoughts on what the Knights need to finish strong! #Sports #Wrestling #RutgersWrestling00Share
Betty Whitaker+FollowRutgers wrestling’s Big Ten road trip faces snowstorm shakeupA major snowstorm in the Midwest just forced Rutgers wrestling to adjust its plans: the Scarlet Knights’ showdown with No. 12 Illinois is now set for Saturday at 1 p.m. ET in Champaign. This means fans will get back-to-back action, with Rutgers first battling Northwestern Friday night before the quick turnaround. With both teams hungry for a Big Ten win and Rutgers coming off a strong victory over Purdue, this weekend could seriously impact their conference standing. How do you think the team will handle the tough travel and ranked opponents? #Sports #Wrestling #RutgersWrestling00Share