Big win by Merrill he got 2 takedowns and won the match. He had to keep his hands on the Rutger kid because he had strong shots and kept him at bay to win. That guy smoked Elam so big win. Konnor lost 4 to 0 but rode him out the 3rd period. He lost to a better wrestler. Facundo wins a close decision and Zack gets a major. Very impressive Cody and Zack. Everyone is still in the tournament.
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As a 22 seed and wrestling on one shoulder Ryder has scored more points than #5 Lockett and that's not factoring in the -1pt.
He's a top 10 wrestler, he's so underseeded due to injuries. I was high on him to make it to day 2 (night time). Christian Pyles made similar comments about him.
I'm here for it, all 10 guys still in the mix!
I don't think we are done yet for this session. I think we have 3 more - Ryder, Lockett and Facundo, at least that is what my bracket shows.
I just figured it was going to be hard for him to put up points when his shoulder joint probably looks like pulled pork. Egg on my face, dude is a freaking warrior
Consolations
Still this afternoon
Lockett 5 OSU
Sparks 13 MN
Facundo 8 OSU
Kelly 18 Ill
Ryder 22 OSU
Bullock 12 VT
Tonight so far
Swiderski 8 OSU
Young 12 MD
Doucet 7 OSU
Catka 27 Rutgers
Still this afternoon
Lockett 5 OSU
Sparks 13 MN
Facundo 8 OSU
Kelly 18 Ill
Ryder 22 OSU
Bullock 12 VT
Tonight so far
Swiderski 8 OSU
Young 12 MD
Doucet 7 OSU
Catka 27 Rutgers
Thanks for posting! And...we can win all of these.
They're out at 125 and 165, 3 in wrestlebacks (though Allred is a BIG question mark), and 5 in semis.
