MITCHELL, S.D. – The Southwest Minnesota State University wrestling team opened the 2016-17 season on Saturday competing at the Dakota Wesleyan Open (S.D.).

Cole Hennen and Griffin Osing each recorded third-place finishes to lead the Mustangs. Hennen finished 5-1 at 184 pounds, while Osing also finished with a 5-1 record at 174. Hennen earned the third place finish with a 14-6 major decision over an opponent from Iowa Western C.C. with Osing picking up a 4-2 win in the third place match over Parker Jackson from Concordia-Moorhead.

Cortez Arredondo placed fourth at 149 with a 5-2 record.

Dakota Wesleyan University Open Results

Southwest Minnesota State returns to action on Thursday, Nov. 16, hosting Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) for its home dual opener at the PE Gym starting at 7 p.m.

SMSU Final Records
125: Willie Meine, 2-2 ; Taylor Curtis, 1-2
133: Cameron Henning, 1-2
141: Cody Peters, 0-1 ; Zach Beaumaster, 2-2 ; Jordan Biehn, 0-2
149: Trent Butcher, 1-2 ; Cortez Arredondo, 4-2 (4th place) ; Kyle Green, 1-2
157: Jake Slocum, 1-2 ; Alec Engler, 2-2 ; Adam Knutson, 0-2
165: Kegen Fingalsen , 4-2 ; Cody Heitman, 1-2
174: Nick Esping, 0-2 ; Griffin Osing, 5-1 (3rd place)
184: Cole Hennen, 5-1 (3rd place)
197: Jackson Ryan, 1-2 ; Ben Thompson (1-2)
285: Andrew Petersen, 2-2

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