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UNI wrestling: Keckeisen advances to NCAA finals

TULSA, Okla. --- After picking up All-American status for a third consecutive season during Friday's morning quarterfinals, UNI's Parker Keckeisen secured his spot in the 184-pound final with a semifinal victory on Friday night at the NCAA Championships inside the BOK Center.

Battling the 4-seed and Pac-12 champion in Trey Munoz, Keckeisen remained deadlocked with his opponent throughout a scoreless first period. Gradually building riding time during the second frame, Keckeisen scored first on an escape in the final minute to even the bout at 1-1 before picking up the go-ahead takedown with 11 seconds remaining in the period.