University of Wisconsin wrestler Eli Stickley, 21, passed away in car accident in Illinois
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by University of Wisconsin, Madison.com
Statement from UW Athletics
Our hearts are heavy today. The entire Badger Athletics family extends its most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of junior Eli Stickley, a student-athlete with our wrestling team, who passed away last night. Our thoughts and prayers are with Eli's family, friends, teammates and coaches.
Wisconsin SAAC Twitter
A great friend, a dedicated athlete, an infectious smile, and also a member of our own committee that will be missed beyond measure. Please send your thoughts and prayers to all of our student athletes and those that cared deeply for Eli.
Click here for Eli Stickley's UW wrestling bio
Madison.com: Wisconsin Badgers wrestler Eli Stickley dies in Illinois car crash
University of Wisconsin wrestler Eli Stickley died in a car crash Thursday night in Illinois.
Stickley, 21, was driving a 2004 black Nissan Frontier that left the roadway on westbound Interstate 74 in Henry County at 8:19 p.m. Thursday, according to the Illinois State Police.
Stickley joined the Badgers in 2015, wrestling unattached and taking a redshirt in his first season.
Wrestling at 141 pounds in 2017-18, he automatically qualified for the NCAA Championships by finishing sixth at the Big Ten Conference tournament.
Click here to read complete Madison.com article
Our hearts are heavy today. The entire Badger Athletics family extends its most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of junior Eli Stickley, a student-athlete with our wrestling team, who passed away last night. Our thoughts and prayers are with Eli's family, friends, teammates and coaches.
Wisconsin SAAC Twitter
A great friend, a dedicated athlete, an infectious smile, and also a member of our own committee that will be missed beyond measure. Please send your thoughts and prayers to all of our student athletes and those that cared deeply for Eli.
Click here for Eli Stickley's UW wrestling bio
Madison.com: Wisconsin Badgers wrestler Eli Stickley dies in Illinois car crash
University of Wisconsin wrestler Eli Stickley died in a car crash Thursday night in Illinois.
Stickley, 21, was driving a 2004 black Nissan Frontier that left the roadway on westbound Interstate 74 in Henry County at 8:19 p.m. Thursday, according to the Illinois State Police.
Stickley joined the Badgers in 2015, wrestling unattached and taking a redshirt in his first season.
Wrestling at 141 pounds in 2017-18, he automatically qualified for the NCAA Championships by finishing sixth at the Big Ten Conference tournament.
Click here to read complete Madison.com article
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