Who secured an upset victory for Maryland?
Branson John defeated Ohio State's Luke Geog in the 197-pound category.
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No. 2 Ohio State finished its 2025-2026 dual season with a 29-16 victory over the University of Maryland Terrapins. Despite the team loss, Maryland saw individual successes, including a significant upset by Branson John.
Ohio State (18-1, 7-1) demonstrated their strength throughout the dual, securing wins in multiple weight classes with bonus points. Key victories for Ohio State included Nic Bouzakis, Ben Davino, Paddy Gallagher and Nick Feldman. Maryland (4-9, 0-8) faced a tough opponent but showed resilience, particularly with Branson John's upset win over Luke Geog. This win not only electrified the crowd but also marked John's first top-10 victory of his career. Mekhi Neal and Seth Digby also contributed with their first Big Ten wins of the season, reflecting the team's improved effort and competitiveness. The absence of several top-ranked Ohio State wrestlers due to injuries created opportunities for Maryland, which they capitalized on in select matches.
Branson John defeated Ohio State's Luke Geog in the 197-pound category.
Ohio State won 29-16.
Ohio State will prepare for the 2026 Big Ten Championships in State College, Pennsylvania.
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