After 29 years with the Illini wrestling program, Jim Heffernan is announcing his retirement.
Congratulations Coach Heff, and thank you for everything you have done for our program and the Fighting Illini wrestling community.
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With tonight's match wins, both @lukebyrd106 and @dyldunk secure spots as 2021 All-Americans!!
This marks the 2️⃣8️⃣ consecutive year of #Illini wrestling having at least one All-American. 🔶🔷
Awesome meet in Sioux Falls for both boys and girls teams! Girls placed 3rd and boys placed 5th! Top 20 in var Nick 2nd & James 20th. Girls var medals Ashlynn 1st and Maiah 19th! In girls JV Ashlee 3rd, Kynlee 11th, Jaclyn 13th, Stella 14th, Savanna 16th. https://t.co/3eEMamNqrZ
Got a call from our AD I will never forget shortly after 3:00am this morning. Tough day for #illiniwrestling. Rest In Peace Francis. 21 years old is entirely too young.
157: Third time's a charm for Luke Zilverberg! After losing twice to #4 Shields (Arizona State) during the regular season, he moves on to the quarterfinals with a 9-6 victory!
197 Final: After some confusion, Nate Rotert picks up the victory and is your #Big12WR champion at 197 pounds! First title for Rotert, who will be making fourth NCAA appearance.