Meeks, Moreno named University Nationals All-Americans
Michael Moreno fights to get out from under Virginia Tech’s Peter Yates in the semifinals of the 165-pound wrestlebacks at the 2013 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Moreno lost to Yates 12-2.
May 27, 2013
The best in collegiate wrestling flocked to Akron, Ohio, this past weekend to compete in the ASICS University Nationals. Of the 14 Cyclone wrestlers in attendance, two came away from the freestyle tournament with University Nationals All-America honors.
Sophomore John Meeks took home seventh place after his 8-2 victory against Avery Garner of Utah Valley. Meeks finished the tournament with a 5-2 record and was named a University Nationals All-American.
Michael Moreno, an NCAA All-American at 165 pounds, compiled an 8-1 record on his way to capturing 3rd place at 163.5 pounds.
After defeating Michigan’s Taylor Massa in the consolation semi-finals, Moreno fell behind 11-3 to Kent State’s Ian Miller in the 3rd place match. Moreno then came back to pin Miller, securing the victory with less than a minute to spare.
The annual tournament took place May 23-26 at the University of Akron.
