The No. 4 Minnesota wrestling team saw six wrestlers advance into the semifinals after action concluded Sunday on the opening day of the third annual Soldier Salute in Coralville, Iowa.
In all, eight Gophers are still alive as action moves to its final day Monday. Still running for an individual title are fifth-year seniors Tommy Askey (157), Andrew Sparks and Isaiah Salazar (197), as well as redshirt juniors Vance VomBaur (141), Blaine Brenner (165) and Bennett Tabor (285). Additionally, redshirt sophomore Clayton Whiting and redshirt freshman Ethan Riddle are both in the consolation bracket at 174 pounds.
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