University of Minnesota Athletics
WRESTLERS FINISH THIRD AT NCAAS; LESNAR IS NCAA CHAMP
3/19/2000 12:00:00 AM | Athletics
Overall Minnesota crowned six All-Americans, tying the school's record for All-Americans the third consecutive year. At 125 pounds sophomore Leroy Vega earned his second All-America honor defeating Oklahoma State's Jeff Ragan with a 13-7 decision.
Freshman Jared Lawrence earned his first All-America honor with a sixth place finish after losing to Hofstra's Eric Schmiesing 9-4 at 149 pounds. At 157 pounds freshman Luke Becker also placed sixth, dropping a match to Nebraska's Brian Snyder 6-2.
Also earning his first All-America honor was junior Brad Pike at 165 pounds. Pike placed seventh, defeating Harvard's Joey Killar 9-3. Senior Brandon Eggum earned his third All-America honor placing third and defeating Oregon's Doug Lee 9-5.
For complete bracket information and final results log on to www.ncaawrestling.com.
