Indianapolis, Ind.- The University of Findlay's wrestling team traveled to the 44th Annual Midwest Classic, hosted by the University of Indianapolis. The event gathered 51 of the 67 Division II wrestling programs in the nation. Seven out of the top ten teams are in the field, with current- number one Lander and reigning national champion Central Oklahoma both making an appearance. 

Seniors Gavin Ritter and Logan Sanom were the lone Roughnecks to advance to day two of the event which concluded Sunday, Dec. 17. Both fell in the sixth consolation round of their respective weight class.

Roughneck Results

• 133: #17 Gavin Ritter (4-2)
  • Championship R1- Ritter won by fall over Elliot Kim [Colorado School of Mines] 0-2 (Fall 1:57)
  • Championship R2 - Ritter won by tech fall over Naythan Galbiso [New Mexico Highlands] 1-3 (TF-1.5 2:12 (16-0))
  • Championship R3 - #10 Jason Henschel [Northern State] 8-1 won by fall over Ritter (Fall 1:05)
  • Consolation R4 - Ritter won by major decision over Collin Twigg [Grand Valley State] 12-6 (MD 14-3)
  • Consolation R5 - Ritter won by decision over Stephen Spitko (Coker) 12-4 (Dec 5-3)
  • Consolation R6 - #15 Matthew Chi [UW-Parkside] 7-1 won by decision over Ritter (Dec 8-6)
• 157: Logan Sanom (4-1)
  • Championship R1 - Sanom received a bye (Bye)
  • Championship R2 - #10 Ben Durocher [UW-Parkside] won by decision over Sanom (Dec 8-4)
  • Consolation R2 - Sanom won by decision over Daniel Caddy [Colorado School of Mines] 2-4 (Dec 12-5)
  • Consolation R3 - Sanom won by decision over Nathan Conley [Indianapolis] 7-8 (Dec 9-6)
  • Consolation R4 - Sanom won by fall over #17 Kailan Keith [Thomas More] 1-2 (Fall 3:42)
  • Consolation R5- Sanom won by major decision over Nico Carrasco [Adams State] 11-5 (MD 17-6)
  • Consolation R6- #12 Guy Deleonardis [Glenville State] 18-5 won by medical forfeit over Logan Sanom (MFFL)

The Roughnecks will be back in action as they travel to the Tracy Borah Duals in Gunnison, Colo. on Jan. 6.