Archived Blog: Wrestling vs. South Dakota State

By Allison Metcalf on January 8, 2011 9:56 AM
The Wisconsin wrestling team faced South Dakota State at the NWCA National Duals in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Jan. 8, 2011. 
 Wrestling vs. South Dakota State Gameday Blog(01/08/2011) 
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Welcome to the No. 4 Wisconsin wrestling vs. South Dakota State (at the NWCA/Cliff Keen National Duals) live blog. I am here in the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa and look forward to giving you bout-by-bout updates as quickly as possible.
Saturday January 8, 2011 10:48 
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The Badgers enter the matchup with a 5-0 overall dual record. Wisconsin has captured victories over UNC-Greensboro, Virginia Tech, North Carolina, UT-Chattanooga and Northern Iowa thus far this season.
Saturday January 8, 2011 10:49 
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Wisconsin was up bright and early this morning for 7 a.m. weigh-in and has been amped to go ever since
Saturday January 8, 2011 10:50 
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Wisconsin is no stranger to multi-dual events. The Badgers swept UNC, UTC and VT in the one-day ACC Challenge Nov. 21 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Saturday January 8, 2011 10:50 
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There may be some major changes in today's lineups due to injury, so I won't be able to provide you with a pre-match lineup---but I will keep you all updated as we move along with the event
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Remember you can also follow live stats at NWCAOnline.com and check the scores of other duals from this year's tournament
Saturday January 8, 2011 10:54 
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There were forfeits from SDSU at 125 and 133, so this will be a rather quick dual this morning
Saturday January 8, 2011 10:55 
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However, as far as right now---all of the other weight classes will compete
Saturday January 8, 2011 10:57 
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We are just about ready to take the mat---it looks like SDSU's Tyler Johnson and Wisconsin's Tyler Graff will compete at 141 lbs.
Saturday January 8, 2011 10:58 
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As you all know, Tyler Graff is currently ranked No. 3 in the country at 133 lbs. with a 14-1 overall record
Saturday January 8, 2011 10:58 
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Graff most recently captured his second-straight Midlands title at 133 lbs. on Dec. 30
Saturday January 8, 2011 10:58 
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There are quite a few Wisconsin fans in the stands today at the UNI-Dome, which is always great to see. The UNI Dome is a huge facility and a great place to host such a large wrestling tournament
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:00 
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Kelliher and McQuade will represent the Badgers at 125 lbs, and 133 lbs., respectively for the official forfeit of SDSU at those weight classes
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:00 
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and here we go with Graff and Johnson at 141 lbs.
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:00 
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Graff already has the 4-1 advantage over Johnson with 1 54 left in the first period
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:01 
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I apologize for the delay, my internet is being a bit slow at the moment
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:02 
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Graff now leads 7-1 with one nearfall and two takedowns----Johnson with an escape
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:02 
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The matchup is back at neutral with 25 seconds to go in the first frame
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:03 
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Graff earns another takedown and leads 9-2 at the end of the first period
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:03 
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[Comment From SouthDakotaJackSouthDakotaJack: ] 
Thanks for the blog.
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:04 SouthDakotaJack
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Thank you for following!
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:04 
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Graff with another takedown and an escape and Johnson also earns an escape to make the score 12-3
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:05 
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Whoa Graff with another takedown----he leads Johnson, 14-3 with 50 seconds left in the second period
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:05 
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Graff is looking to turn Johnson----but the referee says nothing
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:06 
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Graff with a nearfall in the last seconds of the second period----he now leads 16-3 to start the final period
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:07 
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Graff records an 18-3 tech fall victory over Johnson in the first seconds of the third period
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:07 
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We are now at the 149 lb. matchup----Wisconsin's Cole Schmitt vs. SDSU's James Hamilton
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:08 
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Schmitt leads 2-0 after capturing a takedown early in the first period
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Just under 1:50 remaining in the first frame
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Schmitt currently holds the advantage over Hamilton----and there he goes---Schmitt gets a 3 point nearfall!
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:09 
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Schmitt now holds a 5-0 advantage over Hamilton with 55 seconds left in the first period
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:10 
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Schmitt back with the advantage---looking to turn Hamilton
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:11 
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The return to the circle at neutral with 155 left in the second period
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:11 
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Schmitt with a big takedown----he now holds a 7-0 advantage over Hamilton
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:12 
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They wrestle off the mat and return to the center circle---Hamilton down, Schmitt top
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:12 
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Schmitt has really come out explosive for this one and he isn't giving Hamilton any slack out there
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:13 
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Schmitt is No. 10 in the country after placing second at the 2010 Midlands last Thursday
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:14 
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With a nearfall in the final seconds of the second period----Schmitt now leads Hamilton, 9-0
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:14 
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[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Thanks for doing this.....I am monitoring from my couch in Madison.
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:14 Guest
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Schmitt pins Hamilton!
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:15 
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That pin was recorded at 5:31 and the Badgers now leads SDSU 23-0
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:15 
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We are now all set for the 157 lb. matchup where it is Wisconsin's Kalvin York vs. the Jackrabbit's Nick Flynn
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:16 
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Nice takedown by York-----he now leads Flynn 2-0
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:16 
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We'll take a break for a couple of seconds to patch up a small injury
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:17 
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We are back to action----the duo wrestles off the mat and Flynn is down and York is top
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:17 
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York almost pulls off a takedown but the score remains 2-0
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:18 
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Flynn with a quick escape with 50 seconds left in the first period---York leads, 2-1
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:19 
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According to the official stats, the Badgers currently lead the match 23-0 after SDSU had two forfeits at 125 and 133
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:21 
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Back to action at 157 lbs.---York currently trails York 4-2 with 1 minute left in the second period
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:21 
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My internet is feeding in and out, so I apologize for any delays you may experience
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:22 
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Flynn still holds a 4-2 advantage over York with two escapes and one takedown---York has just one takedown
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:23 
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York chooses down to start the third period
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:23 
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I currently don't have view of the Oregon St./American match for those who are wondering
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:24 
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We will take another break to mend an injury----there is currently 1:44 to go in the 157-pound match with York trailing Flynn, 4-2
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:24 
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Remember, you can follow bout-by-bout stats for all of the NWCA/Cliff Keen duals on NWCAOnline.com
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:25 
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Not much has happened at 157 lbs in the third period----Flynn still leads York 4-2 with 1:09 left in the matchup
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:25 
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After another break to put take on Flynn's toe----we are back to action
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:26 
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Flynn came out very aggressive after that toe taping----but the score remains 4-2 with 47 seconds left
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:27 
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With riding time, Flynn defeats York, 5-2
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:28 
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We are now at the 165-pound matchup----and this may be a surprise for some of you but it looks like Shawn Perry is wrestling for the Badgers at 165
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:29 
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He is up against John Nething II of South Dakota State
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:29 
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Perry gets a takedown with 2 minutes left in the first period and he leads 2-0
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:30 
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With this matchup---it looks like Andrew Howe will wrestle at 174 lbs. for the Badgers---but we'll see
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:30 
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Nething tries to escape, but Perry doesn't surrender and still leads Nething, 2-0 with 1:16 left in the first period
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:31 
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Perry continues to lead with a nearfall with 1 minute to go-----Perry now boasts a 4-0 advantage over Nething with 49 seconds left in the first period
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:31 
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Nething earns an escape with roughly 10 seconds left in the first period and the score is 4-1 (Perry) heading into the second period
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:33 
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Nething chooses bottom to start the second and Perry still holds a strong advantage over the Jackrabbit
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:33 
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Perry racks up riding time and the competition goes off the mat---Perry still leads Nething, 4-1 with 50 seconds left in the second period
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:35 
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Once again they wrestle off the mat---28 seconds left in the second frame
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:35 
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Nething gets a quick escape on Perry with 10 seconds left in the second period
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:36 
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Enter the final period, Perry leads Nething 4-2
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:36 
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The duo starts at neutral to being the final frame
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:36 
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One minute remains in this matchup and it sounds like Wisconsin assistant coach JAred Frayer is telling Perry to go for a takedown
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:38 
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20 seconds to go!!!
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:38 
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Perry wins with a takedown at the end and riding time! Final score: Perry 7, Nething 2
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:39 
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And here we go-----Andrew Howe is out there for the Badgers at 174 lbs. against SDSU's Joe Rasmussen
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:40 
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I didn't quite get a chance to capture any of that matchup as Howe pinned Rasmussen at 1:15
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:41 
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Travis is up for the Badgers at 184 lbs.------he already leads his opponent 4-0 after a quick takedown and nearfall in the first minute of action
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:42 
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Scott Elliott of SDSU is struggling against Rutt who currently boasts a 4-0 advantage over him with 1:50 left in the first period
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:42 
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Remember, Rutt has a 14-1 record on the season (excluding open tournaments) and most recently captured 1st place at 184 lbs. at the 2010 Midlands Championships at 184 lbs.
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:43 
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With 1:10 left in the first period---Rutt is racking up riding time and still leads 4-0
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:43 
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At the end of the first period, Rutt leads Elliott, 4-0
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:44 
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Rutt chooses bottom to begin the second frame
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:45 
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He earns an escape with 1:35 left in the second period and now leads Elliott, 5-0
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:45 
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They remain at neutral with 1 minute left in the second period
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:45 
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After about 45 seconds at neutral, Rutt pulls a nice single-legged move to earn a takedown and now leads 7-0
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:46 
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Entering the third period, Rutt leads Elliot, 7-0
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:47 
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[Comment From NWI FanNWI Fan: ] 
Nice Mr. Howe!
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:47 NWI Fan
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Elliott chose neutral to begin the second period, but it looks like Rutt is about to get another takedown on him
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:47 
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and there he goes---Rutt with another takedown on Elliott with roughly 1:20 left in the third period!
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Elliott gets an escape with roughly 1 minute left in the contest---but Rutt still leads 9-1
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:48 
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let's see if Rutt can hold off to notch the MD
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12 seconds to go----
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Rutt gets another takedown and with riding time he captures a 12-1 major decision over Elliott
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:49 
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With Trevor Brandvold still sidelined due to injury----Derrick Borlie is on the mat for the Badgers at 197 lbs.
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:50 
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In the first 40 seconds Borlie earns a takedown over SDSU's Cord Willers
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:51 
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Willers struggles to get into position and Borlie leads him off the mat
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:51 
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Borlie still holds the 2-0 lead over Willers with 1:24 left in the first period
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:51 
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Borlie continues to earn riding time with 44 seconds to go in the first period
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:52 
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At the end of the first period Borlie leads Willers, 2-0
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:53 
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Borlie chooses bottom to start the second period and earns a reversal right away
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:53 
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Borlie now boasts a 4-1 advantage over Willers
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:54 
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Borlie with a strong advantage over Willers, who is unable to escape
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:55 
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At the end of the second period, Borlie leads Willers, 4-0
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:55 
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Borlie with another takedown with roughly 1:20 left in the match---Borlie now leads Willers, 6-1
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:56 
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Willer's lone points came from an escape in the beginning of the third period
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:57 
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With riding time, Borlie defeats Willers, 7-1
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:58 
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Now at heavyweight, Wisconsin's Eric Bugenhagen is competing against SDSU's Kevin Kelly
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:59 
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No. 18 Bugenhagen records a takedown on Kelly and leads 2-0 with 2:20 left in the first period
Saturday January 8, 2011 11:59 
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Not much has happened since Bugenhagen's takedown---Bugenhagen still leads 2-0 and is currently earning riding time on Kelly
Saturday January 8, 2011 12:01 
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Kelly seems a little tired as Bugenhagen continues to wrestle him off the mat
Saturday January 8, 2011 12:02 
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I spoke to soon, Kelly earns an escape with roughly 38 seconds left in the first period
Saturday January 8, 2011 12:03 
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Bugenhagen leads 2-1
Saturday January 8, 2011 12:03 
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Bugenhagen chooses down to start the second period
Saturday January 8, 2011 12:03 
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Bugenhagen earns an escape right off the bat and now leads, 3-1 with 1:42 left in the second frame
Saturday January 8, 2011 12:04 
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These two continue to battle at a neutral position with 50 seconds left in the second period
Saturday January 8, 2011 12:05 
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Coaches on each end are asking for a little more action from their respective wrestlers
Saturday January 8, 2011 12:05 
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At the end of the second period, Bugehagen leads Kelly, 3-1
Saturday January 8, 2011 12:06 
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Kelly chooses bottom to begin the third period and gets an escape within the first 15 seconds
Saturday January 8, 2011 12:06 
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Bugenhagen now leads Kelly, 3-2 with 1:24 left in the matchup
Saturday January 8, 2011 12:06 
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With one minute left the duo are at a neutral position but Bugenhagen is looking to make a strong move
Saturday January 8, 2011 12:07 
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The battle goes out of bounds with 37 seconds to go
Saturday January 8, 2011 12:08 
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We are back to neutral with 16 seconds left in the contest
Saturday January 8, 2011 12:08 
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Bugenhagen wins! ----with riding time he defeats Kelly, 4-2
Saturday January 8, 2011 12:08 
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[Comment From Kevin SturlaugsonKevin Sturlaugson: ] 
Nice duel for the Badgers!!!!
Saturday January 8, 2011 12:09 Kevin Sturlaugson
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The Badgers are now 6-0 in dual action and compete again at 3 p.m. against the winner of the Oregon State vs. American matchup, which is taking place right now
Saturday January 8, 2011 12:09 
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You can check the scores of the Oregon State vs. American dual at NWCA online----that dual is currently in the 174 lb matchup
Saturday January 8, 2011 12:10 
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Thank you for tuning in---I'll return for more Badger wrestling action at 3:00 p.m. (CT) today!
Saturday January 8, 2011 12:10 
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[Comment From Kevin SturlaugsonKevin Sturlaugson: ] 
thanks for the blog, it is nice to have the play by play
Saturday January 8, 2011 12:18 Kevin Sturlaugson
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