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Gallery: Wrestling clashes against ranked Purdue

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist
January 14, 2025
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Redshirt sophomore Tommy Curran attempts to break loose from Purdue redshirt sophomore Isaac Ruble on the mat. Curran scored only three points in the 149-pound match, losing by major decision, 14-3. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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Redshirt sophomore Tommy Bennett is locked together, head to head, with Purdue No. 26 Brody Baumann in the 174-pound match. Baumann scored over twice as much as Bennett, winning by major decision, 19-9. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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