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  • Ruth emerges as first Illini Big Ten champion since 2018

    Mar 11, 2024 8:15 am by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsAthletics
    Illini Edmond Ruth stands atop the winners' podium at the Big Ten Conference wrestling championships

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    • Illini Edmond Ruth stands atop the winners' podium at the Big Ten Conference wrestling championships

    '(Edmond) Ruth is really starting to cement himself as a national title threat. Him becoming the first Big Ten champion for us since (now-assistant coach for the Illini) Isaiah Martinez is truly incredible,' said head coach Mike Poeta.