INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The University of Mary wrestling team saw five Marauders advance to day two of the Midwest Classic. The Marauders finish day one in seventh place out of 46 teams.

Kaden Renner, Ben DeForest, and Luke Tweeton each went undefeated and will have a chance to win in their respective weight classes. Mason Gutenberger and Lane Ewing suffered one loss on day one and will earn the opportunity to place in the Midwest Classic.

#7 Kaden Renner showcased his dominance at 157 pounds, finishing with a 3-0 record and earning two pinfalls. Renner opened his day by defeating Caleb Butterfield (Gannon) by a 17-5 major decision. Renner then defeated Qusai Marini (Emmanuel) and Gavin Reynolds (East Stroudsburg) by pinfall. The Bismarck, ND, native takes on Easton Worachek (Parkside) in the quarterfinals on day two.

#5 Luke Tweeton went 3-0 at heavyweight with one pinfall victory. Tweeton opened his tournament by winning a 7-2 decision over Brady Griffin (Drury). He then pinned Ben Lloyd (Gannon) after 1:48 of action. The Frazee, MN, native ended his day with an exciting 10-8 decision over Wyatt Bailey (Ashland). Tweeton will challenge Caleb Wunsch (Newman) in the quarterfinals on Friday.

Ben DeForest continues to impress in his freshman campaign, going 2-0 at 133 pounds. After earning his in the first round, DeForest pinned Norikus Cowan (Allen) at the 3:34 mark to kickstart his tournament. The Bismarck, ND, native followed up by winning a 9-1 major decision over Jak Keller (Grand Valley State). DeForest will compete against #7 Thaddeus Long (McKendree) in the quarterfinals.

Mason Gutenberger fell in his first match at 125 pounds to Guy Clevenger (Central Oklahoma) by an 8-3 decision. Gutenberger got back on track by winning a 4-0 decision over Giovanni Diaz (McKendree). He then pinned John Spence (CSU-Pueblo) after 2:49 of action. The Belgrade, MT, native finished his night with an impressive 6-2 decision win over #15 Brady Carter (East Stroudsburg). Gutenberger will take on Cole Hunt (Montevallo) on day two.

Lane Ewing took down his first match at 165 pounds, defeating Sam Schmidt (Ouachita Baptist) by a 16-1 tech fall. He lost to #4 Brody Hemauer (UW-Parkside) by a 9-1 major decision in his next match. Ewing rallied back to defeat Tayten Gillette (Chadron State) by a 4-1 sudden victory. The Douglas, WY, native takes on Logan Farnell (Indianapolis) on Friday.

Day two of the Midwest Classic begins on Sunday, February 14, at 8:30 am.

46th Annual Midwest Classic Results for UMary

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Mason Gutenberger (15-6) place is unknown and scored 3.5 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Mason Gutenberger (UMary) 15-6 received a bye () (Bye)
• Champ. Round 2 - Guy Clevenger (Central Oklahoma) 7-2 won by decision over Mason Gutenberger (UMary) 15-6 (Dec 8-3)
• Cons. Round 2 - Mason Gutenberger (UMary) 15-6 won by decision over Giovanni Diaz (McKendree) 0-2 (Dec 4-0)
• Cons. Round 3 - Mason Gutenberger (UMary) 15-6 won by fall over John Spence (CSU-Pueblo) 1-2 (Fall 2:49)
• Cons. Round 4 - Mason Gutenberger (UMary) 15-6 won by decision over Brady Carter (East Stroudsburg) 1-2 (Dec 6-2)

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Ben DeForest (12-3) place is unknown and scored 6.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Ben DeForest (UMary) 12-3 received a bye () (Bye)
• Champ. Round 2 - Ben DeForest (UMary) 12-3 won by fall over Norikus Cowan (Allen) 0-2 (Fall 3:34)
• Champ. Round 3 - Ben DeForest (UMary) 12-3 won by major decision over Jak Keller (Grand Valley State) 7-5 (MD 9-1)

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Koltyn Grebel (13-7) place is unknown and scored 5.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Koltyn Grebel (UMary) 13-7 received a bye () (Bye)
• Champ. Round 2 - Colton Stoneking (Fairmont State) 13-1 won by decision over Koltyn Grebel (UMary) 13-7 (Dec 9-2)
• Cons. Round 2 - Koltyn Grebel (UMary) 13-7 won by fall over Omari Figueroa (UNC Pembroke) 0-2 (Fall 1:40)
• Cons. Round 3 - Koltyn Grebel (UMary) 13-7 won by fall over Issac Chavarria (Western Colorado) 4-6 (Fall 4:23)
• Cons. Round 4 - George Maholtz (Lander) 3-1 won by fall over Koltyn Grebel (UMary) 13-7 (Fall 4:20)

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Anthony Nunes (10-5) place is unknown and scored 3.5 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Anthony Nunes (UMary) 10-5 won by tech fall over Gable Pauole (Mount Olive) 6-9 (TF-1.5 5:00 (19-0))
• Champ. Round 2 - Anthony Nunes (UMary) 10-5 won by decision over Anthony Wood (West Liberty) 2-1 (Dec 5-2)
• Champ. Round 3 - Ethen Doty (Upper Iowa) 11-2 won by fall over Anthony Nunes (UMary) 10-5 (Fall 0:46)
• Cons. Round 4 - Eyan Chavez (Western Colorado) 8-4 won by fall over Anthony Nunes (UMary) 10-5 (Fall 3:54)

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Kaden Renner (10-2) place is unknown and scored 8.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Kaden Renner (UMary) 10-2 won by major decision over Caleb Butterfield (Gannon) 9-5 (MD 17-5)
• Champ. Round 2 - Kaden Renner (UMary) 10-2 won by fall over Qusai Marini (Emmanuel) 0-2 (Fall 4:31)
• Champ. Round 3 - Kaden Renner (UMary) 10-2 won by fall over Gavin Reynolds (East Stroudsburg) 2-2 (Fall 1:45)

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Lane Ewing (16-5) place is unknown and scored 4.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Lane Ewing (UMary) 16-5 received a bye () (Bye)
• Champ. Round 2 - Lane Ewing (UMary) 16-5 won by tech fall over Sam Schmidt (Ouachita Baptist) 1-2 (TF-1.5 7:00 (16-1))
• Champ. Round 3 - Brody Hemauer (UW-Parkside) 2-0 won by major decision over Lane Ewing (UMary) 16-5 (MD 9-1)
• Cons. Round 4 - Lane Ewing (UMary) 16-5 won in sudden victory - 1 over Tayten Gillette (Chadron State) 9-5 (SV-1 4-1)

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Wyatt Elam (13-7) place is unknown and scored 3.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Wyatt Elam (UMary) 13-7 won by major decision over Chase Stein (Findlay) 0-2 (MD 11-0)
• Champ. Round 2 - Maxwell Kiel (Lander ) 2-1 won by major decision over Wyatt Elam (UMary) 13-7 (MD 8-0)
• Cons. Round 2 - Wyatt Elam (UMary) 13-7 received a bye () (Bye)
• Cons. Round 3 - Wyatt Elam (UMary) 13-7 won by decision over Brendan Ridge (East Stroudsburg) 2-2 (Dec 6-3)
• Cons. Round 4 - Emilio Arellano (Tiffin) 3-1 won by decision over Wyatt Elam (UMary) 13-7 (Dec 5-1)

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Sam Bruss (10-5) place is unknown and scored 2.5 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Sam Bruss (UMary) 10-5 received a bye () (Bye)
• Champ. Round 2 - Hunter Richardson (Western Colorado) 6-4 won by decision over Sam Bruss (UMary) 10-5 (Dec 7-3)
• Cons. Round 2 - Sam Bruss (UMary) 10-5 received a bye () (Bye)
• Cons. Round 3 - Sam Bruss (UMary) 10-5 won by tech fall over Landon Ristoff (Salem) 8-9 (TF-1.5 7:00 (17-2))
• Cons. Round 4 - Bradley Mayse (Grand Valley State) 14-8 won by decision over Sam Bruss (UMary) 10-5 (Dec 13-7)

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Ty Wiedrich (7-12) place is unknown and scored 3.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - John Parker-Wilson (Newberry) 12-3 won by decision over Ty Wiedrich (UMary) 7-12 (Dec 4-0)
• Cons. Round 1 - Ty Wiedrich (UMary) 7-12 received a bye () (Bye)
• Cons. Round 2 - Ty Wiedrich (UMary) 7-12 won by fall over Jaxon Townsend (Millersville) 0-2 (Fall 3:35)
• Cons. Round 3 - Cole Robertson (Drury) 14-8 won by decision over Ty Wiedrich (UMary) 7-12 (Dec 10-4)

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Luke Tweeton (11-2) place is unknown and scored 5.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Luke Tweeton (UMary) 11-2 won by decision over Brady Griffin (Drury) 9-8 (Dec 7-2)
• Champ. Round 2 - Luke Tweeton (UMary) 11-2 won by fall over Ben Lloyd (Gannon) 3-6 (Fall 1:48)
• Champ. Round 3 - Luke Tweeton (UMary) 11-2 won by decision over Wyatt Bailey (Ashland) 12-5 (Dec 10-8)

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