Omaha, Neb. – Tel Todd, Aaron Norgren, and Brendan Eichmann each finished in fifth place in their respective weight classes at the Kaufman-Brand Open at the University of Nebraska-Omaha on Saturday. The tournament showcased over 700 wrestlers from 35 teams across 12 different states.
Norgren earned a fifth place finish in the 184- lb weight class as he finished the day with a 3-2 record. Norgren won his first two matches by decision as he defeated Ryan Woods (UWP) 6-5 before moving on against Vinnie Wagner (IA) by a 5-1 decision. After losing two consecutive matches by decision, Norgren defeated Clarence Neely (Mizz) as he recorded a pin at the 6:40 mark to wrap-up the fifth place finish.
Todd would earn a fifth place finish in the 157- lb weight class as he finished the tournament with a 5-2 record. Todd won his first match by a 10-3 decision over Joe Garner (NDSU) before pinning Nick Howell (HC) at the 4:57 mark. Todd would then lose a 2-0 decision to George Ivanov (UNO) before earning two wins by decision which put him in a position to potentially compete for third place. However, Todd would lose a 6-4 decision to Stephen Swan (OSU) placing him in the fifth place match where he would earn a forfeit-win against Ivanov.
Eichmann began the tournament with three consecutive wins in the 165- lb class in the amateur bracket. However, Eichmann would lose two straight decisions which placed him in a battle for fifth place against Dan McGillivray (ILCC). Eichmann would prevail as he earned a hard fought 5-4 win by decision as he finished the tournament with a fifth place finish and a 4-2 record.
The Mavericks will now have a break from competition as they don’t return to action until December 4th. Here they will travel to Cedar Falls, Iowa to compete in the UNI Open.
MSU Placers
157 Tel Todd, 5-2, placed fifth (Elite)
165 Brendan Eichmann, 4-2, placed fifth (Amateur)
184 Aaron Norgren, 3-2, placed fifth (Elite)
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