University of Minnesota Athletics
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Key Points:
- No. 7 Minnesota defeated No. 11 Illinois 27-9 in their Big Ten wrestling opener, marking Minnesota's seventh consecutive win over Illinois and head coach Brandon Eggum's perfect 7-0 record against the Illini.
- Minnesota secured seven match victories, including all five ranked matchups, with standout performances from Max McEnelly, Koy Hopke, and Jore Volk, who contributed major decision and technical fall wins.
- The dual featured key moments such as an injury default at 157 pounds that sealed Minnesota's victory and a dramatic overtime win by Ethan Riddle at 174 pounds to close the meet.
- Illinois managed only two individual wins, including a close overtime victory by Dylan Connell and
