The resolution commends the University of Nebraska Wrestling Team for their outstanding achievements during the 2024-2025 season, particularly at the 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships held in Philadelphia. The team had a remarkable performance, with eight wrestlers earning All-American honors, including three finalists and two champions. Notably, Ridge Lovett won the 149-pound championship, marking the first individual national title for Nebraska since 2011, while Antrell Taylor claimed the 157-pound championship, becoming the second native Nebraskan to win a Division I national title. The team also set a school record for All-Americans and achieved the highest point total for a runner-up in NCAA history.
Additionally, the resolution highlights the team's historic national runner-up finish and recognizes Head Coach Mark Manning for being named the 2025 NCAA Tournament Coach of the Year. The Nebraska Legislature expresses its congratulations to the wrestling team for their elite performance and instructs that copies of the resolution be sent to the team and Coach Manning.