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Gophers Claim Seven Titles on Opening Day of Season
11/9/2024 10:42:00 PM | Wrestling
MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota wrestling team opened the 2024-25 season Saturday by claiming seven titles across two tournaments, winning five at the Mountaineer Invite in Boone, N.C., and two more at the Bison Open in Fargo, N.D.
Sophomore Tyler Wells was the 133-pound champion at the Mountaineer Invite. After a 7-6 decision in the semis, Wells upset No. 8 Connor McGonagle of Virginia Tech, 3-1, with a takedown in the final seconds.
Redshirt junior Vance VomBaur cruised to the 141 title, winning all four matches by bonus points. After a tech fall in the opening round, the returning All-American rattled off three straight major decisions, including a 14-2 major in the finals. He outscored opponents, 72-19, on the day.
Returning to his former school, fifth-year senior Tommy Askey took first place at 157 pounds. He went 3-0, including a major decision, and posted a 4-1 decision in the finals.
It was pure domination from Max McEnelly on his way to the 184 crown as the redshirt freshman won all three matches by tech fall and beat his opponents by a combined score of 61-14. He is now undefeated in his 18 matches as a collegiate wrestler dating to last season.
The fifth and final champion for the Gophers at the Mountaineer Invite was Isaiah Salazar at his new weight of 197 pounds. An All-American and Big Ten champion last year at 184, Salazar posted a pair of tech fall wins before besting teammate Gabe Nagel, 4-2, in the finals.
In addition to the five champions, the Gophers also had finalists at 125 pounds (Cooper Flynn), 165 (Andrew Sparks), 174 (Clayton Whiting) and heavyweight (Bennett Tabor).
At the Bison Open, freshman Charlie Millard and redshirt freshman Gavin Nelson both won titles at their weight classes.
Making his collegiate debut, Millard posted a 3-1 record to win at 157 pounds. He opened with a pair of victories by pin. Following a one-point defeat, Millard responded with a tech fall win to close out his first tournament.
Nelson went 2-0 in the early rounds at 197 pounds, outscoring his opponents 23-3, behind a tech fall and 5-0 shutout. Moving to the finals, Nelson posted a 16-3 major decision over South Dakota State's Cody Donnelly.
Minnesota opens its dual schedule Friday with its home opener against Bucknell at 7 p.m.
Sophomore Tyler Wells was the 133-pound champion at the Mountaineer Invite. After a 7-6 decision in the semis, Wells upset No. 8 Connor McGonagle of Virginia Tech, 3-1, with a takedown in the final seconds.
Redshirt junior Vance VomBaur cruised to the 141 title, winning all four matches by bonus points. After a tech fall in the opening round, the returning All-American rattled off three straight major decisions, including a 14-2 major in the finals. He outscored opponents, 72-19, on the day.
Returning to his former school, fifth-year senior Tommy Askey took first place at 157 pounds. He went 3-0, including a major decision, and posted a 4-1 decision in the finals.
It was pure domination from Max McEnelly on his way to the 184 crown as the redshirt freshman won all three matches by tech fall and beat his opponents by a combined score of 61-14. He is now undefeated in his 18 matches as a collegiate wrestler dating to last season.
The fifth and final champion for the Gophers at the Mountaineer Invite was Isaiah Salazar at his new weight of 197 pounds. An All-American and Big Ten champion last year at 184, Salazar posted a pair of tech fall wins before besting teammate Gabe Nagel, 4-2, in the finals.
In addition to the five champions, the Gophers also had finalists at 125 pounds (Cooper Flynn), 165 (Andrew Sparks), 174 (Clayton Whiting) and heavyweight (Bennett Tabor).
At the Bison Open, freshman Charlie Millard and redshirt freshman Gavin Nelson both won titles at their weight classes.
Making his collegiate debut, Millard posted a 3-1 record to win at 157 pounds. He opened with a pair of victories by pin. Following a one-point defeat, Millard responded with a tech fall win to close out his first tournament.
Nelson went 2-0 in the early rounds at 197 pounds, outscoring his opponents 23-3, behind a tech fall and 5-0 shutout. Moving to the finals, Nelson posted a 16-3 major decision over South Dakota State's Cody Donnelly.
Minnesota opens its dual schedule Friday with its home opener against Bucknell at 7 p.m.
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