Northern State's Matt Meuleners finished his weekend in seventh-place finish the Ken Kraft Midlands Championships on Sunday.
Meuleners wrestled three times Sunday, claiming a 3-1 victory over David Marone of Virginia Tech in the first round of wrestlebacks. Meuleners lost to Connor Medbery of Wisconsin 6-2 in the next round, sending the NSU heavyweight to the seventh-place match where he defeated Eric Thompson of Grand View 7-3.
Northern State coach Pat Timm said Meuleners faced top-notch competition at the event and represented the Wolves well.
"We learned a lot about ourselves," Timm said. "The competition was fierce and we're not going to see that kind of competition again until the national tournament."
The last opponent Meuleners faced was the defending NAIA national champion, but Timm said Meuleners faced mostly NCAA Division I opponents during the week.
"I think there's always a little disappointment, you can't be satisfied," Timm said. "Not too many people place at this tournament, it's by far one of the toughest tournaments. You can't hang your head, you just have to be ready for the next part of our season."
The Wolves are in action next on Jan. 12 at Minnesota State, Moorhead, for a 3 p.m. dual.
|Sunday's Results|
Heavyweights: Matt Meuleners def. David Marone, Virginia Tech, 3-1; lost to Connor Medbery, Wisconsin, 6-2; def. Eric Thompson, Grand View, 7-3. SEVENTH PLACE