University of Northern Iowa
UNI Open
Panther wrestling hosts UNI Open this Saturday
12/6/2022 4:04:00 PM | Wrestling
Wrestlers from eight top-25 programs descend on Cedar Falls for open competition in the UNI-Dome
No. 22 UNI wrestling hosts UNI Open
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9 a.m. CT | Dec. 10, 2022
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UNI-Dome | Cedar Falls, Iowa
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — UNI wrestling fans have the chance to see the next generation of Panther wrestlers at the UNI Open Saturday.Â
Fans are encouraged to bring a Toys for Tots donation, which can be left in the bins at the entrance of the UNI-Dome in exchange for a voucher for an upcoming UNI dual. Fans may enter through the northwest, southwest and south entrances.Â
Competition will kick off at 9 a.m. CT with results available on Trackwrestling. At least 10 teams are expected to have some representation:
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Illinois
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Iowa
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Iowa State
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Minnesota
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Missouri
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North Dakota State
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UNIÂ
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South Dakota State
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Upper Iowa
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Wisconsin
Last year, UNI had three champions at its own tournament. Colin Realbuto won at 149 pounds. Parker Keckeisen won at 184 pounds, and Tyrell Gordon took the heavyweight title.Â
ÂReturning placewinners from last year include:
133 |Â Kyle Biscoglia - 2nd
133 |Â Julian Farber - 6th
141 |Â Cael Happel - 2nd
141 |Â Ethan Basile - 4th
149 |Â Colin Realbuto - 1st
157 |Â Derek Holschlag - 3rd
157 |Â Cayd Lara - 4th (has moved up to 165 pounds)
157 |Â RJ Weston - 5th
184 |Â Parker Keckeisen - 1st
197 |Â Noah Glaser - 4th
197 |Â Adam Ahrendsen - 6th
285 |Â Tyrell Gordon - 1st
ÂThe Panthers will return to dual action at the Collegiate Duals in New Orleans Dec. 19. Placement bouts on Dec. 20 will be determined by the results from the opening day.Â
Dec. 19 (CT):
10 a.m. - UNI vs. Lock Haven (Red Pool); Iowa State vs. Oregon State (Blue Pool)
noon - Ohio State vs. Lock Haven (Red Pool); Cornell vs. Oregon State (Blue Pool)
2 p.m. - Ohio State vs. UNI (Red Pool); Cornell vs. Iowa State (Blue Pool)
4 p.m. - Lehigh vs. Cal Poly (Red Pool); North Carolina vs. Central Michigan (Blue Pool)
6 p.m. - NC State vs. Cal Poly (Red Pool); 1 Penn State vs. Central Michigan (Blue Pool)
8 p.m. - NC State vs. Lehigh (Red Pool); Penn State vs. North Carolina (Blue Pool)
ÂDec. 20 (CT):
1 p.m. - Fifth-place matches (Both Pools)
3 p.m. - Third-place matches (Both Pools)
5 p.m. - Championship Match (Red Pool)
7 p.m. - Championship Match (Blue Pool)
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