Pioneers compete at Cornell College Invite
MOUNT VERNON, Iowa – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team competed Saturday at the annual Cornell College Cliff Keen-Mike Duroe Invitational.
MOUNT VERNON, Iowa – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team competed Saturday at the annual Cornell College Cliff Keen-Mike Duroe Invitational. The Pioneers finished 10 of 18 teams in the annual event renamed this year in honor of Cornell's all-time winningest wrestling coach who passed away in July.
Sophomore Lucius Rinehart claimed the runner-up title at 285 pounds after a narrow 4-3 decision in the second tie-breaker of the bout.
Senior Grant Wedepohl made it to the third place bracket in 184 pounds after a close 4-3 decision favoring the day's 184 champion, Coe College's Bryce Scott. Wedepohl removed himself from the day's competition before the conclusion of the 3rd place bracket.
For complete results from the invite, click here.
The Pioneers return to action on Friday, Jan. 18 as they host Augustana College on Senior Night in Williams Fieldhouse at 7 p.m.