KEARNEY, Neb. – A group of 14 Bulldogs tested itself against strong competition on Saturday (Nov. 23) at the annual Younes Hospitality Open hosted by NCAA Division II University of Nebraska-Kearney. A total of 11 wins were claimed by Concordia University, Nebraska wrestlers at Buffalo County Fairgrounds, which hosted grapplers from 54 institutions. The tournament format included “elite” and “amateur” brackets.
The occasion marked the third tournament of the 2024-25 season for Head Coach Josh Watts’ squad. The majority of the team’s top wrestlers were held out of the tournament following Friday night’s 33-22 dual win at Hastings. Said Watts, “The guys competed hard today. Simon (Arredondo) wrestled well and the freshmen are showing growth from previous competitions. We look forward to getting ready for the GPAC Duals.”
The four Bulldogs who competed in the elite brackets each went 0-2 while taking lessons away from a series of matchups with NCAA Division II foes. In the amateur brackets, five Concordia wrestlers emerged with two wins apiece: Tyler Flynn (133), Dominick Flynn (149), Simon Arredondo (165), Blane Boehmer (184) and Collin Schwartzkopf (197). Both of Boehmer’s wins came via fall while Flynn notched one pin. In addition, Calvin Gross posted one win at 197 pounds.
A significant day of conference wrestling will take place on Tuesday when the Bulldogs host GPAC Day of Duals No. 1. The first round of duals is scheduled to get underway at 12 p.m. CT inside Friedrich Arena. The schedule for the day is included below. All duals will be streamed via the GPAC Network.
GPAC Day of Duals No. 1 – Nov. 26
Round 1 | 12 p.m. CT
Mat 1 – Concordia vs. Dakota Wesleyan
Mat 2 – Hastings vs. Waldorf
Mat 3 – Midland vs. Briar Cliff
Round 2 | 1:30 p.m. CT
Mat 1 – Doane vs. Northwestern
Mat 2 – Midland vs. Waldorf
Mat 3 – Hastings vs. Dakota Wesleyan
Round 3 | 3 p.m. CT
Mat 1 – Concordia vs. Morningside
Mat 2 – Doane vs. Briar Cliff
Mat 3 – Open