Redshirt sophomore Tyler Lillard decompresses before the annual wrestle-offs Oct. 25, 2024, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington. The wrestle-offs marked the unofficial start of the Hoosiers’ season. Redshirt freshman Anthony Bahl wrestles redshirt freshman Aidan Torres during the annual wrestle-offs Oct. 25, 2024, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington. Bahl defeated Torres by major decision, 11-3. Redshirt freshman Anthony Bahl faces off against redshirt freshman Aidan Torres during the annual wrestle-offs Oct. 25, 2024, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington. Bahl finished last season with a 12-6 record. Redshirt freshman Aidan Torres stares down opponent Anthony Bahl during the annual wrestle-offs Oct. 25, 2024, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington. Bahl was apart of three team state titles at Crown Point High School before coming to IU. Two Indiana wrestling fans wave to a friend on the team at the annual wrestle-offs Oct. 25, 2024, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington. The event was free and open to the public. Redshirt junior Roman Rogotzke grapples with graduate student Nick South at the annual wrestle-offs Oct. 25, 2024, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington. South defeated Rogotzke by decision, 2-1. Redshirt junior Roman Rogotzke twists with graduate student Nick South on the mat during the annual wrestle-offs Oct. 25, 2024, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington. Rogotzke went 21-15 on the season last year. The referee raises redshirt sophomore Tyler Lillard's arm to signal his victory during the annual wrestle-offs Oct. 25, 2024, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington. Lillard won his bout by decision, 4-2. The Indiana wrestling team signs autographs after the annual wrestle-offs Oct. 25, 2024, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington. The Hoosiers' first official meet was scheduled for Nov. 1 against California Baptist University in Riverside, CA.
PHOTOS: Indiana wrestling showcased during the annual wrestle-offs
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