"I am always nervous the first time freshman, or first time starters, represent Cornell," said @BigRedWrestling head coach Rob Koll. "Tonight we had wrestlers who fit that bill." https://t.co/dIiNefXzsA
— Cornell Sun Sports (@DailySunSports) November 20, 2017
Claiming its largest margin of victory over a ranked opponent since 2014, No. 19 Cornell wrestling topped No. 13 Northern Iowa, 30-10, to begin the 2017-18 season with plenty to be happy about.
Sophomore Chaz Tucker (133) put the victory in motion with a second period fall in the first match of the evening, earning his team a quick six points. It was the Red's first of three falls on the evening.
In what was a tough first matchup against UNI, the youthful core of Cornell managed to start their collegiate wrestling careers on the right foot. All three freshman won their matches.