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Wisconsin’s Austin Gomez tops No. 1 Yianni Diakomihalis in stunning college wrestling upset

Heading into Saturday’s match against Wisconsin’s Austin Gomez, Cornell’s three-time NCAA champion Yianni Diakomihalis had just one career L: an early-season 9-6 decision against NCAA finalist Jaydin Eierman back in 2017 that didn’t go his way. But, in a decisive 9-3 decision in Ithaca, New York this weekend, Gomez delivered the senior Big Red star just his second career loss, ending Diakomihalis’ hopes for an undefeated season.

Here’s how it happened: 

This was a match these guys have been looking forward to for a long time. For Gomez, the match represented his chance against the champ and an opportunity for redemption after a season-opening loss to Iowa State. For Diakomihalis, it was a chance to start the season with a highly-ranked win. The focus from both athletes was evident as they battled through two scoreless minutes in the first period in front of a sold out crowd in Ithaca. Diakomihalis nearly put himself on the board first with a single-leg in the final minute of the period, but Gomez fended him off. The Big Red senior drove the pace early in this match, though credit belongs to Gomez for remaining unfazed by these attacks. A third shot from Diakomihalis in the first period drew a stall call, but Gomez responded, initiating a scramble that almost took down the champ in the final seconds. The two athletes entered the second period scoreless. … rest of story at NCAA.com/news/wrestling/article/wisconsins-austin-gomez-tops-no-1-yianni-diakomihalis-stunning-college-wrestling

The Most Shocking College Wrestling Upsets of the Last 20 Years

by Earl Smith; Photo courtesy of Tony Rotundo; WrestlersAreWarriors.com

We’re just a few hours removed from one of the most shocking college wrestling… rest of story at Rokfin.com/article/The-Most-Shocking-College-Wrestling-Upsets-of-the-Last-20-Years

Austin Gomez Goes Big, Hands Yianni Diakomihalis Second Career Loss

Wisconsin’s Austin Gomez used a big move in the second period to take control and handed three-time NCAA champ Yianni Diakomihalis his second career loss.
Two weeks after suffering a stunning defeat, Austin Gomez was on the other end of another headline-grabbing result Saturday. 

The Wisconsin All-American used a four-point move in the second period to take control on his way to a 9-3 victory against three-time NCAA champion Yianni Diakomihalis — the second career loss for the Cornell senior and first since Dec. 30, 2017. 

It’s the first time in Division I history that a three-time NCAA champ has been knocked off. 

Diakomihalis entered Saturday with a 93-1 career record. His lone setback came as a freshman when a late lead dissolved in the closing seconds against Jaydin Eierman at the South Beach Duals. 

Diakomihalis was closing in on Kyle Dake’s school record 77-match winning streak. He entered Saturday with 75 consecutive victories, but he never led against Gomez. … rest of story at Flowrestling.org/articles/Austin-gomez-goes-big-hands-yianni-diakomihalis-second-career-loss

December 12, 2022 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized