LU wrestlers competed at the Wisconsin Private College Championships at Lakeland College Saturday, and two Vikings came away with individual titles. John Budi won the 174-pound title, cruising through the bracket en route to a 5-0 win over Lakeland’s Tim Vallier in the championship match. Ben Dictus took the 184-pound title, defeating Concordia University’s Adam Schultz in the finals.
Tony Norton placed third in the 141-pound bracket with a 3-1 record on the day, and Kenny Hamm was third in the heavyweight division, also with a 3-1 record. Joe Austin took fourth place at 165 pounds.
On Sunday the Vikings hosted UW-Eau Claire, winning five of their six matches but losing the overall team score 29-21. The Vikings were forced to forfeit in four weight classes, which allowed the visiting Bluegolds the score advantage.
LU stays at home to face UW-Whitewater on Friday evening before making the short trip to Stevens Point Tuesday for a duel with the WIAC second place Pointers.
Two more wrestling titles
