No. 12 Illinois Wrestling Hosts No. 24 Indiana

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The No. 12 Fighting Illini wrestling team will host the No. 24 Indiana Hoosiers at Huff Hall on Friday, January 30. The dual meet is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. CT and will be broadcast live on the Big Ten Network. Illinois is coming off a close 17-16 victory over Rutgers on January 24, while Indiana enters the contest with a 7-3 overall record and a 2-2 mark in Big Ten duals.

Why it matters

This Big Ten dual meet is an important test for both programs as they look to build momentum heading into the postseason. Illinois will aim to extend its 17-match winning streak against Indiana, while the Hoosiers will look to pull off an upset and hand the Illini their first conference loss.

The details

Illinois wrestler Lucas Byrd continues to excel, now with 109 career wins - the 15th most in program history. Kannon Webster made a successful return to the starting lineup at 157 pounds, and Chris Moore recently achieved an upset victory over No. 14 Shange Cartagena-Walsh at 184 pounds. Spencer Moore and Braeden Scoles remain undefeated in Big Ten duals, alongside Byrd.

• The dual meet is scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026 at 9 p.m. CT.
• Illinois defeated Rutgers 17-16 on January 24, 2026.

What’s next

As the Illini prepare to face Indiana, their strong performance in recent duals will be tested as they look to extend their 17-match winning streak against the Hoosiers and further solidify their position in the Big Ten standings.