Oliver Takes Title In Vegas

CMU junior Justin Oliver went a perfect 6-0 to win at 149 pounds at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational.Andy Sneddon, CMUChippewas.com

LAS VEGAS – Central Michigan’s Justin Oliver completed an impressive run through the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational on Saturday, defeating North Carolina’s Troy Heilmann, 9-7, in the title match at 149 pounds.

Oliver finished the prestigious tournament a perfect 6-0, outscoring his opponents 60-12 and posting a technical fall and a major decision among his victories. The junior who is ranked sixth in the weight class by InterMat.com led a strong showing by the 19th-ranked Chippewas, who finished seventh in the 45-team field, which included 11 top-25 teams.

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