Chadron State fell 36-3 to No. 2 Nebraska-Kearney in its home opener, but sophomore Aidan Callahan delivered the Eagles’ lone win, rallying from a 4-0 deficit to beat Connor Ritonya 10-7 at 149 pounds. Freshman Rudy Rodriguez also pushed veteran Cadyn Coyle to the closing seconds before losing 4-2.

By the Numbers
  • Final dual score: Nebraska-Kearney 36, Chadron State 3.
  • Callahan’s record improved to 3-2.
  • Callahan scored 10 points after trailing 4-0 through two periods.
  • Four UNK wrestlers won by technical fall.
State of Play
  • Callahan was the only returning Chadron State wrestler who won against UNK last season.
  • Freshmen Rudy Rodriguez and Peyton Pacheco made their collegiate dual debuts.
What’s Next

Chadron State heads to the Younes Hospitality Open in Kearney on Nov. 21. Its next dual is at home against No. 6 Minnesota State Mankato on Dec. 19.

Bottom Line

UNK’s depth and ranked lineup dominated the team result, but Callahan’s comeback gave Chadron State a clear individual bright spot—and an early sign of resilience.