Augustana University Athletics reported Nov. 7 that five Augustana wrestlers won their weight classes at the season-opening DWU Open in Mitchell, South Dakota, where 17 Vikings placed, according to the university’s announcement.
Owen Wasley won the 197-pound title after going 4-0, including a 10-0 victory over teammate Lane Knutson in the final, the announcement said. Nolan Ambrose took first at 149 with a 2-0 win over teammate Trey Gunderson, according to Augustana.
Creighten Lassen won the 133-pound title with a 12-2 final victory over UMary’s Ben DeForest, while Coy Gunderson claimed the 174-pound championship with a 13-2 win over Northern State’s Mason Schrempp, the university said. Kaden Nicolas won the 157-pound title, beating Northern State’s Griffin Lundeen 8-6, according to the announcement.
Augustana reported that Charlie Petit placed second at 184 and Payton Handevidt took second at 165. Cole Welte and Gunner Mullen placed third; Landen Kujawa finished fourth; and Logan Graf, Tyler Woodring, Luke Koenen, Logan Butzon and Matteo Nikolov placed sixth, the university said.
The Vikings’ next competition is scheduled for Nov. 15 in Edmond, Oklahoma, against Central Oklahoma, according to Augustana Athletics.
