EVANSTON, Ill. – #25 Northwestern travels to Champaign this Saturday for an in-state rivalry matchup with Illinois, beginning at 1 p.m. CT on Big Ten Network.
The 'Cats last victory against Illinois came on Feb. 15, 2019.
Last time out, Lucas Davison, Michael DeAugustino, Chris Cannon, and Ryan Deakin all picked up quality wins against No. 14 Nebraska.
Davison has started to settle in at his new weight class, picking up his second conference win of the season. In the heavyweight matchup, Davison defeated No. 11 Christian Lance with an 8-3 decision. The Chesterton, Ind. native was elevated from #14 to #10 in Intermat.com's heavyweight rankings following the victory.
Grad student Ryan Deakin continues to dominate the Big Ten, holding steady at his #2 ranking at 157 lbs. according to Intermat.com. Deakin defeated #5 Peyton Robb with a 4-2 decision, moving to 7-0 on the season and 3-0 in Big Ten play. Deakin has now won 39 of his past 40 matchups over the past three seasons.
Chris Cannon holds steady at #9 in the 133 lbs. rankings this week after a tight 5-4 victory over Dominick Serrano of Nebraska. The reigning All-American Cannon, riding a five-dual win streak, is now a perfect 4-0 in Big Ten duals and sits at 10-1 on the season.
At 125 lbs., Michael DeAugustino continued his hot start to the season against Nebraska, winning a 6-1 decision over Jerimiah Reno. DeAugustino is 3-1 on the season, all in Big Ten play, and sits at #12 in Intermat.com's rankings.
Despite a 7-6 decision defeat against Nebraska, Yahya Thomas still ranks #11 in the 149 lbs. division. Thomas, a reigning All-American, holds a 7-4 record this season.
The 'Cats last victory against Illinois came on Feb. 15, 2019.
Last time out, Lucas Davison, Michael DeAugustino, Chris Cannon, and Ryan Deakin all picked up quality wins against No. 14 Nebraska.
Davison has started to settle in at his new weight class, picking up his second conference win of the season. In the heavyweight matchup, Davison defeated No. 11 Christian Lance with an 8-3 decision. The Chesterton, Ind. native was elevated from #14 to #10 in Intermat.com's heavyweight rankings following the victory.
Grad student Ryan Deakin continues to dominate the Big Ten, holding steady at his #2 ranking at 157 lbs. according to Intermat.com. Deakin defeated #5 Peyton Robb with a 4-2 decision, moving to 7-0 on the season and 3-0 in Big Ten play. Deakin has now won 39 of his past 40 matchups over the past three seasons.
Chris Cannon holds steady at #9 in the 133 lbs. rankings this week after a tight 5-4 victory over Dominick Serrano of Nebraska. The reigning All-American Cannon, riding a five-dual win streak, is now a perfect 4-0 in Big Ten duals and sits at 10-1 on the season.
At 125 lbs., Michael DeAugustino continued his hot start to the season against Nebraska, winning a 6-1 decision over Jerimiah Reno. DeAugustino is 3-1 on the season, all in Big Ten play, and sits at #12 in Intermat.com's rankings.
Despite a 7-6 decision defeat against Nebraska, Yahya Thomas still ranks #11 in the 149 lbs. division. Thomas, a reigning All-American, holds a 7-4 record this season.