KEARNEY, NEB – The #9 ranked University of Mary wrestling team is set to compete in the largest collegiate wrestling tournament of the year at the UNK Younes Hospitality Open, hosted by University of Nebraska Kearney. The event begins on Saturday, November 18, at 9 am in Nebraska Kearney.
The Marauders are sending 18 wrestlers to the open, with five wrestling unattached.
Kaden DeCoteau looks to continue his strong start to the season after the freshman took home first place in the 141-pound weight class at the DWU open.
The event is open to all wrestlers who have finished high school, with over 700 wrestlers expected to compete in the event. The open features wrestlers from NCAA Division 1, Division II, NAIA and junior colleges.
Last season seven Marauders placed at the 2022 UNK Younes Hospitality Open, including
Wyatt Lidberg and
Luke Tweeton, who will compete again this year.
Wrestling for UMary
Jaden Verhagen (125)
Roddy Romero (141)
Drew Steidler (141)
Leo Mushinsky (157)
Gabriel Wagner (157)
Sam Bruss (165)
Joey Mushinsky (165)
Charles Severance (165)
Dante Roggio (174)
Wyatt Lidberg (184)
Aidyn Mitchell (285)
Jose Reyes (285)
Luke Tweeton (285)
Wrestling Unattached for UMary
Austin Berry (125)
Isaac Stewart (125)
Kaden DeCoteau (141)
Lane Ewing (157)
Marco Reyes (197)
YOU NEED TO KNOW
- The Marauders were picked to finish 4th in the 2023-24 NSIC preseason coaches' poll
- UMary is #9 in the preseason 2023-24 National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Division II Coaches Poll
- The Marauders roster boasts four All-Americans: 133 Reece Barnhardt (2022, 2023), 165 Braydon Huber (2020, 2021), 174 Max Bruss (2023), 197 Matthew Kaylor (2023)
- 6 Marauders are national qualifiers: 133 Reece Barnhardt (2022, 2023), 157 Leo Mushinsky (2022), 165 Braydon Huber (2020, 2021, 2022), 174 Max Bruss (2021, 2023), 197 Matthew Kaylor (2021, 2023) and 285 Luke Tweton (2023)
- 4 returning 2023 All-NSIC performers: Reece Barnhardt (1st team), Max Bruss (1st team), Wayatt Lidberg (2nd team), Luke Tweton (2nd team)
- Head Coach Adam Aho is in his 13th season leading the UMary wrestling program
- UMary placed 13th at the 2023 NCAA championships, qualified four for the NCAA national tournament and finished 3rd in the Northern Sun, all program bests.
NATIONAL RANKINGS
Five Marauders are ranked in the NWCA Preseason Individual Rankings:
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