Wisconsin Badgers Wrestling Sent Four Wrestlers to Don Parker Open

Sandwiched between two Big Ten duals – the No. 23 Wisconsin Badgers Wrestling sent four wrestlers to compete in Don Parker Open hosted by UW–Eau Claire.

Four Badgers competing today at Don Parker Open hosted by UW-Eau Claire

All competing in Gold Bracket

Royce Nilo – 157
Gavin Model – 165
Danny Sheen – 165
Brooks Empey – 285

Live stats via Trackwrestling at https://t.co/XlcG8gsYGk pic.twitter.com/mxWBckOH4f

— Wisconsin Wrestling (@BadgerWrestling) February 3, 2024

Let’s take look at the Badgers wrestlers and see how they performed in the Open.

157 pounds

Royce Nilo represented Wisconsin in the 157 pound division and finished the day with a 2–2 record overall.

To be fair, not all 2–2 records are created equal. Nilo won two of his matches in impressive fashion – an 18–3 technical fall and a 16–5 major decision.

In the two losses 2 – the freshman from Milton fell by a 3–1 sudden victory and had a medical forfeit in the final match.

157: Royce Nilo finishes 2-2 overall at Parker Open today

Champ. Round 2: Otis (Augsburg) over Nilo (Wis) SV-1 3-1

Cons. Round 2: Nilo (Wis) over Hernandez-Soto (Wisconsin- Eau Claire) Maj 16-5

Cons. Round 3: Legred (St. Cloud State) over Nilo (Wis) MFF

— Wisconsin Wrestling (@BadgerWrestling) February 3, 2024

165 pounds

Danny Sheen and Gavin Model were both in the 165 pound weight class and showed out for the Wisconsin Badgers!

Sheen notched a 4–1 record overall and earned a 2nd place finish. Earning two wins by bonus points – technical fall and major decision.

165: Danny Sheen finishes 2nd overall at the Parker Open 🥈 with a 4-1 record today in Eau Claire

1st Place Match: Tristan Massie (Wisconsin- Eau Claire) over Danny Sheen (Wisconsin)  •  Maj 15-2 pic.twitter.com/Gu22Lngj64

— Wisconsin Wrestling (@BadgerWrestling) February 4, 2024

Model battled and was able to win two matches and finished his day with a 6th place finish and 3–2 overall record – including two pins!

285: Brooks Empey finishes third at Parker Open with 3-1 record including 1 pin

3rd Place Match: Brooks Empey (Wisconsin) over Cullen Quick (Luther)  •  Dec 2-1 pic.twitter.com/dxHIX6ubrs

— Wisconsin Wrestling (@BadgerWrestling) February 4, 2024

285 pounds

Brooks Empey had a very good showing for the Badgers in the Parker Open. Finishing his day with a 3–1 overall record and a 3rd place finish that included a pin!

285: Brooks Empey finishes third at Parker Open with 3-1 record including 1 pin

3rd Place Match: Brooks Empey (Wisconsin) over Cullen Quick (Luther)  •  Dec 2-1 pic.twitter.com/dxHIX6ubrs

— Wisconsin Wrestling (@BadgerWrestling) February 4, 2024

What’s Next for Wisconsin Badgers Wrestling?

Wisconsin is back in action on Sunday 2/11 with a home dual vs Illinois on Senior Day!

Stay tuned to Badger Notes for coverage of the Wisconsin Badgers wrestling program and their upcoming competitions!

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