Byrd, Ruth Earn First at Tiger Style Invite

Full Results

KANSAS CITY, Mo. Redshirt sophomores Lucas Byrd and Edmond Ruth each topped the podium in their respective weight classes. Byrd defeated his opponent Connor Brown (Missouri) via 7-3 decision. Ruth defeated his opponent Peyton Mocco (Missouri) via decision 7-5.

Byrd left no doubt in this weekend’s 133 pound final after his runner-up performance a week ago. Ruth, in his second action for the Orange and Blue, wins his first tournament at 174 pounds.

There were 13 total Illini place-winners, three of which were top-three. redshirt junior Danny Braunagel earned second at 165 pounds, redshirt-junior Zac Braunagel earned third at 197 pounds and redshirt-senior Matt Wroblewski earned third at heavyweight/285 pounds.

Illinois Place-winners at Tiger Style Invite:

133 Lucas Byrd (1pc)

133 Cole Brower (5th)

149 Kevo Davenport (4th)

157 Luke Odom (4th)

157 Anthony Federico (6th)

165 Danny Braunagel (2nd)

174 Edmond Ruth (1pc)

174 – Trey Sizemore (5th)

174 Caden Ernd (6th)

184 Dylan Connell (4th)

197 Zac Braunagel (3rd)

197 Isiah Pettigrew (4th)

197 Joey Braunagel (5th)

HWT Matt Wroblewski (3rd)

UP NEXT

Illinois wrestling is back in action next Friday, Nov. 18 for the Arm Bar at the Armory meet in Albany, NY. They will wrestle Buffalo at 5:30 and NC State at 7:30 pm CT.