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January 9, 2006

Wrestling Finishes 12th at University of Indianapolis Invite

The Spartans returned from the Midwest Classic hosted by the University of Indianapolis with three of their eight wrestlers placing. The Spartans were the highest placing NAIA school at the tournament as a team (12th place team finish) out of 20 participating teams. In the team standings the Spartans had 49 points out pointing the current NAIA 15th ranked team Campbellsville University. This 20 team tournament hosted some of the top NCAA Division II and III teams in the nation.

Highlights for MBU were Sophomore John Wilcox coming away with the tournament trophy for most pins in the least amount of time. Wilcox was able to post a pin over the current number two ranked NCAA Division II wrestler, Mike Jackson, from the University of Indianapolis. Wilcox finished seventh in the tournament at the 174 pound weight class. Jared Bonnell finished a strong second place at the heavy weight class making this his third consecutive tournament that he has placed. Freshman Cody rouse was third at the 157 pound weight class meeting national qualifying standards.

The MBU wrestlers Travel next to Pella, Iowa for the Central College Invite on the 14th of January.