PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Gavin Graham represented the MSOE wrestling team on Friday at the NCAA DIII National Championships, as the junior bowed out from the national tournament after falling in his first two bouts of the weekend action.


HOW IT HAPPENED

• Gavin Graham kicked off the tournament against Jared Voss of Coe College, the eventual 7^th place finisher, as Graham came up short against the Kohawks' senior via pinfall in 1:57.  With the loss, Graham moved to the consolation bracket, and suffering another loss would end his tournament run.  The West Allis native would square off against Ryder Slayton of Messiah University in his next bout.  Despite a back-and-forth battle, Graham would fall via decision 5-3, ending his tournament run early, as the Nathan Hale product saw his historic season come to a close on Friday night.

 
WHO'S ON DECK
The Raiders have finished their season with a 6-2 dual record.  The Raiders finished 3^rd at the CCIW Championships and 6^th at the NCAA Upper Midwest Regional.  Head Coach Mike Schmidt won CCIW Coach of the Year, with five all-conference finishers; Liam Anderson, Connor Nagela, Toren Vandenbush, Jackson Hughes and Graham.

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