PELLA, Iowa – The Nebraska Wesleyan University wrestling team battled through a full day of competition at the Central Under Armour Invitational on Saturday. Facing a strong field, the Prairie Wolves showcased their grit and determination with several wrestlers advancing in their brackets and gaining valuable experience.

Senior Jared Gallub was a standout for NWU, securing a fifth-place finish in the 141-pound Gold Division. Gallub wrestled his way through a tough bracket, earning a pair of wins by decisions and capping his day with a one point decision win in the fifth-place bout. At 125 pounds in the Silver Division, sophomore Ivan Duero reached the consolation finals, highlighted by a tech fall victory in the consolation semifinals.

NWU also saw a big contribution from Travis Guzman (157 Gold Division), who placed fifth.

Up Next

Nebraska Wesleyan will return to action on Saturday, January 25, at the American Rivers Duals in Indianola, Iowa. The event will feature several top teams from the conference.