The Trojans head into Indianapolis with some very tough wrestlers looking to become Midwest Classic place-winners this weekend. One with the potential to pull of what could be '25-'26's biggest upset in NCAA DII.
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| U.R. Eli Pendergrass 133 |
One match shy of being an NCAA DII qualifier last year, Eli Pendergrass has shown on more than one occasion he can be a force to be reckoned with on the mat. Owns a 4:39 fall over Stephen Spitko.
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| U.R. Ben Hernandez 141 |
An up and down career thus far, of course now would be a good time to have an up for Ben Hernandez who was 5th at last year's Super Region II.
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| #4 Brent Nicolosi 165 |
Here's the prize. Brent Nicolosi was one match shy of a medal at both the Midwest Classic & the NCAA DII national tournament last year. Here's the kicker. He owns a 6-5 decision over two-time D2 champion/two-time Midwest Classic champion David Hunsberger. The other time he wrestled him, it was a close 7-6 match in favor of Hunsberger.
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| #11 Jack MacKiernan 184 |
Jack MacKiernan has a chip on his shoulder for more than one reason. Reason number one is that after qualifying for the NCAA DII championships as a freshman, he has been one match shy of a second qualification as both a sophomore & a junior. Reason number two? He competed for American International & because they decided to ax their wrestling program, he was forced to find a new home. He's 14-3 for the Trojans this year & poised for a top 8 spot in Indianapolis.
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| U.R. Calan Staub 197 |
1st-4th-3rd at Super Region II, Calan Staub has looked sharp competing at 184 lbs. Now he's at 197, and it's time to see if he's as sharp 13 lbs up.
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