MEQUON, Wis. (Duhawks.com) - Seventh-ranked Kevin Kelly and Eddie Smith battled through the always challenging brackets at the Concordia Wisconsin Open on Saturday. In total, Loras had six wrestlers place.
 
NOTABLES
Kelly remained unbeaten this season, improving to 9-0 this season … Kelly's day included a win by medical forfeit over fourth-ranked Jimmy McAuliffe of Elmhurst
Eddie Smith improved to 8-2 this season … In the final, Smith won by decision over No. 5 Kyle Hatch of Wabash
 
CUW Open - Champions
No. 7 Kevin Kelly / 141#
Champ. Round 1: Kevin Kelly (Loras) over ()  •  Bye
Champ. Round 2: Kevin Kelly (Loras) over Zach Stewart (Wartburg)  •  Dec 6-2
Quarterfinal: Kevin Kelly (Loras) over Robby Mutimer (UW-Parkside)  •  Dec 5-2
Semifinal: Kevin Kelly (Loras) over Brady Fritz (Wartburg)  •  DQ
1st Place Match: Kevin Kelly (Loras) over Jimmy McAuliffe (Elmhurst College)  •  MFF
 
Eddie Smith / 165#
Champ. Round 1: Eddie Smith (Loras) over ()  •  Bye
Champ. Round 2: Eddie Smith (Loras) over Will Britain (University of Chicago)  •  TF 16-0
Quarterfinal: Eddie Smith (Loras) over Jared Timberman (Wabash)  •  Dec 7-5
Semifinal: Eddie Smith (Loras) over Ben Kasten (UW-Stevens Point)  •  Fall 2:38
1st Place Match: Eddie Smith (Loras) over Kyle Hatch (Wabash)  •  Dec 6-3
 
UP NEXT
Loras is back in action on Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Candlewood Suites Duals. In a battle for state supremacy, Loras faces UW-Whitewater and UW-La Crosse, both of which are ranked in the NWCA Top 25 Poll.