CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The Fighting Illini wrestling team is geared up for their second meet of the season as they travel to Kansas City, Mo. for the Tiger Style Invite on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. CT. Redshirt junior Zac Braunagel made the move up to 197 pounds for this season and won his first tournament by fall (4:20) last week at the Michigan State Open. Redshirt sophomore Lucas Byrd and redshirt junior Danny Braunagel aim to improve on their runner-up finishes last week. 

Notes

• Zac Braunagel pins Gavin Hoffman in 197 finals, won 3 matches enroute (2 decisions, 1TF).
• There were four other Illini place-winners: Lucas Byrd (133, 2nd), Danny Braunagel (165, 2nd), Edmond Ruth (174, 3rd) and Kevon Davenport (149, 5th).
• Three Illini were place-winners in the freshman/sophomore division: Kole Brower (133, 2nd) Brian Beers (133, 5th) and Sammie Hayes (125, 6th).