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Highlights: Gopher Wrestling Day 2 at Solider Salute

Minnesota had five top-three finishers and came in third place as a team as competition concluded Monday at the third annual Soldier Salute in Coralville, Iowa. Fifth-year senior Andrew Sparks (165 pounds) and redshirt juniors Vance VomBaur (141) and Bennett Tabor (285) all finished in second place, while fifth-year Tommy Askey (157) and redshirt junior… Continue reading Highlights: Gopher Wrestling Day 2 at Solider Salute

Highlights: Gopher Wrestling Day 1 at Solider Salute

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… Continue reading Highlights: Gopher Wrestling Day 1 at Solider Salute