BROOKINGS, S.D. – Twelve Panther wrestlers placed at South Dakota State's Daktronics Open.
It was the first competition for the majority of the UNI wrestling team. Returning all-American Parker Keckeisen (184 pounds) was UNI's lone champion. He beat three-time NCAA qualifier Marcus Coleman of Iowa State in an 8-4 decision for the title.
Austin Yant took second at 165 pounds. Five Panthers took home bronze: Brody Teske (125 pounds); Kyle Biscoglia (133 pounds); Cael Happel (141 pounds); Cayd Lara (157 pounds); Tyrell Gordon (heavyweight).