Davison, Mich. freshman Justin Oliver grapples his opponent during the Chippewas home meet against the Buffalo Bulls on Feb. 7,2016 in McGuirk Arena.
The Central Michigan wrestling team has its first All-American since the 2013 season.
Freshman Justin Oliver has advanced to the third day at the NCAA Championships and earned All-American honors at New York’s Madison Square Garden.
Oliver started day two of the tournament in the quarterfinals, but lost to No. 1 seed Zain Retherford of Penn State by pinfall. After falling to the consolation bracket, the freshman beat Mitch Finesilver of Duke in a 6-5 decision to secure a spot in the top eight of the 149-pound weight class.