05/14/2026
Boom!!!! Letās go Ridge
Ridge Lovett cemented his place in Nebraska wrestling history after capturing the 2025 NCAA Championship at 149 pounds, completing one of the most accomplished careers the program has seen in years. Wrestling for Nebraska Cornhuskers wrestling, Lovett finished his senior season with a 25-2 record while also claiming a Big Ten Championship in one of the toughest conferences in college wrestling.
Lovettās path to the national title was built through years of consistency and resilience. He closed his collegiate career with a 101-21 overall record and earned All-American honors four times, proving himself as one of the most dependable wrestlers in the country throughout his time in Lincoln. Known for his pace, positioning, and ability to win tight matches against elite opponents, Lovett steadily climbed the national rankings before finally reaching the top of the podium in 2025.
His NCAA championship marked a major moment not only for Nebraska wrestling, but for the Big Ten as a whole, where week-to-week competition often mirrors the intensity of the national tournament itself. By the end of his career, Ridge Lovett had transformed from a highly regarded recruit into a national champion and program cornerstone. His legacy now stands among the top accomplishments in modern Nebraska wrestling history, and his championship run will be remembered as the culmination of years of discipline, development, and elite-level consistency.
