Bono makes U.S. World Team

ISU assistant wrestling coach Chris Bono defeated Bill Zadick of the Hawkeye Wrestling Club two matches to one in a special wrestle-off for the 145.5-pound spot on the 2002 U.S. World Freestyle Team Saturday at the FargoDome in Fargo, N.D.

“I knew going into the match I could beat him (Zadick),” Bono said. “I was prepared and I believed in myself. I set out to do what I had to do.”

Zadick won the first match and Bono took the second match.

In the final match, Bono found himself in a hole early as Zadick jumped out to a 2-0 lead. Bono was able to score on a takedown to cut the lead to 2-1 going into the second period.

In the second period, Bono used a takedown with one minute remaining in regulation to tie the match at 2-2.

After neither wrestler scored in the final minute, Zadick won the coin toss in the extra period and had to lock first in the clinch. After a few seconds in the clinch, Zadick lost his grip, giving up the final point necessary for Bono to win.

“It’s a great feeling to be a member of the World Team and I will work hard to prepare myself for Iran,” Bono said.

Bono and ISU’s Cael Sanderson are set to compete in the 2002 Freestyle World Championships in Tehran, Iran, Sept. 4-7.

– ISU media relations

Eddie Robinson Classic plans

Located in the beautiful, indoor, air-conditioned Kansas City Chiefs Pavilion just south of Gate E, Cy’s Clubhouse is the exclusive pre-game party sponsored by the ISU athletic department for National Cyclone Club members.

The fun begins at 4 p.m. and the doors will close at 7 p.m., just in time for kickoff at 7:30 p.m. Be sure to have your National Cyclone Club Membership card and $5 for admission, children under two are free. Members are allowed to bring guests but must limit parties to six or less.

For more information call the National Cyclone Club at (515) 294-5022 or send an email to [email protected].

– ISU media relations