Just a recap on the day:
Luke Willochell: 0-2 drawing Seidel first round was tough and then having to face Van Dee of Nebraska in first round of wrestlebacks was unfortunate falling in SV. Lots of potential with him.
Gabe Willochell: 1-1 losing a tough one in the first match did him no favors. He got the win in first round of wrestlebacks but now has a very tough 6 seed next who was upset.
Riley Davis: 1-2 he won a pigtail in the wrestlebacks so that is team points
Neitenbach: 2-0 and looked great. Faces NCAA finalist from last year McEnelly from Minnesota. That’s a tall task in the quarters but anything can happen on the Friday of the NCAAs.
Novak: 2-0 with 2 pins. Absolute dominance. Faces the 29 seed from Arizona State who came into the NCAAs with a 9-9 record. Couldn’t hope for a better draw in the quarters. Get it done!! Win that and it is likely the undefeated Josh Barr from Penn State in the semifinals.
Carroll: 1-1. Uninspiring first match. Throw to a pin in the first period of his second match. What Carroll shows up tomorrow? Win his next match and likely a re-match with Mirasola who he beat in the dual. Complete wild card.
7 wins, including 3 pins, on Day 1 is a good showing for sure! Tomorrow is the big day!!