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Maroons Place Fourth at Elmhurst Invitational

Maroons Place Fourth at Elmhurst Invitational

From University of Chicago Athletics

The University of Chicago wrestling team claimed fourth place out of 18 teams at Elmhurst University's Al Hanke Invitational on Saturday.

The No. 13-ranked Maroons placed five wrestlers on the podium and scored 89.5 points. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse was the team champion with 193.5 points.

Cole Fibranz and Darian Estevez led the way with runner-up finishes in their respective weight classes. Fibranz pinned three opponents en route to a 4-1 record at 285 pounds while Estevez was 3-1 with a technical fall. The two Maroons only lost by a combined three points in their championship matches.

Drew Vlasnik posted the most wins on the day for UChicago with a 5-1 mark. He ended up taking third at 157 pounds, capping his day with a pin of his North Central College foe.

At 141 pounds, Vincent Menozzi placed fourth in the bracket. His 4-2 record included a sudden-victory win over University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Brendan Connolly placed sixth at 149 pounds as he went 3-3 with one technical fall. Ryan Fleck was a standout at 149 pounds as well – the senior posted a 4-1 record with two pins. He won the consolation final with a first-period pin of Eureka College.