Hockaday, Cochran Claim Open Event Titles at DWU Open

Nebraska wrestlers competed at two tournaments over the weekend, crowning a pair of champions at the DWU Open and picking up a 4-0 showing from Willmont Kai at the Warren Williamson Daktronics Invitational.

Jake Hockaday (141) and Lucas Cochran (184) each won individual titles for the Huskers in Mitchell, S.D., at the DWU Open on Saturday, Nov. 7. Hockaday took the 141-pound crown with an 18-3 technical fall over Dakota Wesleyan’s Ian Metz in 3:22. Cochran claimed the 184-pound title with a 9-1 major decision over Augustana’s Charlie Petit in the final.

Zaiyahn Ornelas reached the championship match at 125 pounds and finished as the runner-up. Nikolas Rotella placed third at 165, and Noah…