INDIANOLA, Iowa – Nebraska Wesleyan opened its 2026-27 wrestling season Sunday at the Luther Hill Invitational in Blake Field House, with Christopher McClanahan (133) and Donovan Mann (285) each earning fourth-place finishes.

No team scores were recorded at the tournament.

Mann opened his day with a fall in the quarterfinals before falling in the semifinals to the eventual heavyweight champion. He bounced back with a major decision victory over Ian Sharples of Central before dropping his third-place match to finish fourth.

McClanahan also placed fourth at 133 pounds. After dropping his opening match, the senior won two consecutive matches to advance to the third-place bout, where he fell to Tyson Zvonar of Illinois Wesleyan who defeated him earlier in the day.

Joseph Piasecki went 0-4 at 157 pounds, while Alex Schroeder went 0-2 at 141 pounds.

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NWU returns to the mat Nov. 11 for its dual opener against Central College in Pella, Iowa.