Dragons compete at Midwest Classic

Dragons compete at Midwest Classic

Tiffin University had three wrestlers continue after the first day of competition at the Midwest Classic in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Branden Mendoza (125 pounds) remained unbeaten heading to day two, going 3-0 on day one. He shut out Quincy 13-0, edged Newberry 11-9 in sudden victory, and outpointed Colorado Mines 6-2.

Clayton Ours (285) also moved on with three victories. He beat Findlay 4-0 and then won two close matches over Colorado Mines 8-6 and UNC-Pembroke 7-4.

Casey Barnett (157) also advanced, getting three wins by fall over Upper Iowa in 2:43, Maryville in 49 seconds, and King in 2:05.

Also picking up wins on day one was Jack Collins at 133 pounds (Bluefield State by fall in 2:16, 8-2 over Lake Erie, 7-5 over Gannon), Matt Zuckerman at 149 pounds (13-2 over Newman, 11-3 over Quincy), Connor Twigg at 174 pounds (DQ over Kentucky Wesleyan, 7-1 over Adams State, 5-4 over Central Missouri), Dylan Mansor at 165 pounds (6-1 over Emmanuel), and Geraldo Moya at 197 pounds (7-3 over American International).