Wrestling

Wrestling To Face Tough Competition
at Missouri Open
         Historically, the Missouri Open is always a strong tournament for SIUE’s wrestling team. This year will be no different, according to Coach Booker Benford.
         SIUE will wrestle against tough competition this weekend when the Cougars travel to Columbia, Mo., on Sunday for the University of Missouri Open.
         “It will be a strong tournament,” Benford said. “We need to have some guys win and place high. It will be a confidence builder for much of the team if that happens.”
         One of the wrestlers that will look to compete at a high level is redshirt freshman Joe Rujawitz (Belleville). Rujawitz has gotten out to a fast start in the 141-pound weight class, wrestling to a 7-1 record.
         “Joe is really physical and full of energy,” Benford said. “He has the ‘don’t give up’ attitude and will wrestle hard to the last buzzer.”
         SIUE has a 1-0 dual record on the season after defeating McKendree College 21-18 last Wednesday.
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