Army opened its 2026-27 wrestling season with a 25-12 road win over Wisconsin, taking the first five bouts to build a commanding lead. The victory is Army’s first over a power-conference opponent under coach Troy Nickerson and its first against one since beating Purdue in 2024. No. 12 Brady Colbert sealed the win with a 7-3 decision over No. 7 Braxton Amos.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Army 25, Wisconsin 12.
  • Army won 6 of 10 bouts, including its first 5.
  • Army recorded 3 bonus-point wins.
  • Next dual: Air Force, Nov. 15, at 1 p.m. ET.
Yes, But

Wisconsin rallied after the break, winning three of the final five bouts. Army had already clinched the dual before those late wins, and Colbert’s victory in the closing bout capped the result.

What’s Next

Army hosts academy rival Air Force on Nov. 15 at Christl Arena.

Bottom Line

Army’s fast start—and a ranked win to finish—made a clear statement in its season-opening test against Big Ten competition.