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MM 2.16: Maryland wrestling’s Branson John earns upset win against No. 2 Ohio State

Maryland wrestling was taken down by No. 2 Ohio State Sunday, 29-16, but a few Terps recorded some impressive victories — including No. 17 Branson John’s upset victory.

John took down No. 10 Luke Geog in the 197-pound weight division, securing a pin at the 3:40 juncture for his first top-10 win of his career. Carter Young also defeated Brogan Fielding 14-3 at 149 pounds, earning his first-ever Big Ten extra-point win.

Two Maryland wrestlers also recorded their first win in a Terp uniform. Sophomore Mekhi Neal had a takedown of Daxton Chase with 40 seconds left to complete a 4-1 victory at 157 pounds. At 174 pounds, freshman Seth Digby routed TJ Shierl, 6-1.

In other news

Maryland men’s basketball fell to Rutgers Sunday, 68-57. Ryan Alonardo recapped the game and Nolan Rogalski provided takeaways.

No. 20 Maryland women’s basketball secured a comeback win over No. 8 Ohio State Sunday, 76-75. Ben Messinger had the game story and Max Schaeffer gave his takeaways.

Maryland baseball closed out its weekend series against UNC Wilmington with a victory. Rachel Lawrence and Justin Glenn had the coverage.

No. 6 Maryland women’s lacrosse routed No. 12 Virginia Saturday, 17-9. Jude Wilkenfeld recapped the action.

No. 24 Maryland gymnastics fell to No. 11 Michigan State Sunday.

Maryland softball went 3-2 over the weekend at the Purple-Gold Classic.

Maryland track & field saw a few of its athletes post record-setting performances Saturday.

Maryland tennis remains undefeated after a 6-0 win over Loyola Maryland.

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