LEBANON, Tenn. ( February 4, 2023) - The Truett McConnell University wrestling traveled to compete in the Cumberland Open, hosted by Cumberland University, where two Bears were seen placing in their designated weight classes.

Senior Nolan Cook led the way with a third place finish in the 197 weight class, featuring a major decision win (14-2), a pin over Midway (1:24) and a  decision win over Cumberland (6-2). Freshman Frankie Salcedo followed up with a fourth place finish overall in the 133 weight class after recording a major decision win over Thomas More (14-3), a major decision win over Cumberlands (13-3) and a decision win over Brewton Parker (9-3). Graduate student Ian James had a strong run in the 165 weight class with five match wins on the day, featuring a hard-fought pin over Life (6:21), a major decision win over Rio Grande (10-2), a major decision win over University of the Cumberlands  (20-7), a major decision win over Thomas More (12-1) and a major decision win over Montreat (15-6).

See full results above. 

Up next, the Bears are back in action on Friday, February 10, as they travel to face Southeastern University. Match time set for 6:00 p.m.