Trio Of Grapplers On To Midwest Classic Day No. 2 For No. 17 Eagles

The first day of the 43^rd Midwest Classic was contested on Saturday (Dec. 17) in Indianapolis, Ind., and when the dust settled, three wrestlers for No. 17-ranked Ashland University advanced to the second and final day.
 
Junior Daniel Beemer is in the semifinals at 184 pounds, while junior Drew Wiechers and sophomore Walker Uhl will start Day 2 in the consolation fourth round.
 
WHAT HAPPENED

• Beemer, the No. 7-ranked wrestler in the country at 184, went 3-0 on Saturday, earning an 18-5 major decision, an 8-3 decision and a 3-1 overtime win. The OT victory came against No. 10-ranked Josh Jones of McKendree.
• Wiechers, No. 3 in the nation at 165, earned a 6-3 decision and a 12-2 major decision before losing in the quarterfinals to No. 6-ranked Jack Eiteljorge of Indianapolis.
• Like Wiechers, Uhl, No. 8 in the country at 197, won his first two matches of the day (pin in 1:09, 9-4 decision) before falling in the quarters to No. 4-ranked Tereus Henry of Fort Hays State.
• Also on Saturday, junior Tyler Masters was 3-2 at 125 pounds, freshman Jeremiah McKee was 2-2 at 133, junior Gavin Weaver was 0-2 at 141, junior Nick Carbone was 1-2 at 157, junior Corbin May was 1-2 at 174, and junior Ty Petrey was 1-2 at 285.
• Through Day 1, the Eagles have 23.5 team points, and are in 25^th place. Central Oklahoma (107) is in first place, followed by Pitt-Johnstown (64.5) and Mary (54).

 
UP NEXT
The second and final day of the Midwest Classic on Sunday (Dec. 18).