Kearney Open BracketsFourteen members of the Augustana wrestling team competed at the UNK Loper Open Saturday in Kearney, Neb.
Ty Copsey was the Vikings' top placer as he took runner-up honors at 197 pounds.
Copsey opened his first match with a pin of Nebraska-Kearney's Justin McKain in 5:30. He then pinned John Justice of Dana College in 1:47 before defeating Lars Lueders of Wayne State, 3-2. In the championship match, Copsey lost to Cameron Browne of Nebraska, 6-4.
At 125,
Sid Bice finished in third place with a 4-1 record on the day.
Al Meger finished 5th at 4-1 as well.
At 133,
Jason Jeremiason finished third place with a 5-1 record, while at heavyweight,
Brett LeBrun finished in 4th place at 3-2.
Other Augustana wrestlers competing in the Open.
133 - Robert Eklund - 0-2, DNP
157 - Gavin Nelson - 2-2, DNP
157 - Brandon Kruger - 1-2, DNP
157 - Bryce Flaherty - 0-2, DNP
157 - Mike Wubbena - 3-2, DNP
165 - Matt Morris - 1-2, DNP
165 - Kyle Svendsen - 1-2, DNP
174 - Casey Mouw - 1-2, DNP
174 - Kirk Bunker - 0-2, DNP
The UNK Loper Open is the final competition for the Vikings in 2007. The Vikings next compete in the Midwest Classic in Indianapolis, Ind. The Classic takes place Friday, January 4 and Saturday, January 5, 2008.
