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Smith First, Chippewas Third At Midlands

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Andy Sneddon, CMUChippewas.com

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. - Mason Smith won the 141-pound title to highlight an outstanding showing by the Central Michigan wrestling team at the 55th Ken Kraft Midlands Championships at Sears Centre Arena.

Five Chippewas placed in the prestigious tournament as CMU finished third in the team standings with 108 points. Iowa, which is ranked seventh by the National Wrestling Coaches Association, won the team title with 156.5 points.

No. 17 Rutgers was second with 109.5. Among those in the 59-team field that finished behind the 21st-ranked Chippewas were No.