INDIANAPOLIS, IND. - The Southwest Minnesota State wrestling team traveled to Indianapolis over the weekend to compete in the 44th annual Midwest Classic.  The Mustangs had three wins over ranked opponents and seven SMSU wrestlers earned victories at the event.  
  
Jacob Dykes led the way for the Mustangs, picking up a pair of fall victories against Wyatt Bailey (AU) and Kelton Farmer (KWC) as well as a decision victory over the ninth ranked heavyweight, Devon Rice (NEW). Dykes lost his final two matches, by 12-7 decision and 13-1 major decision respectively.  
 
Adam Sylvester performed well at the Midwest Classic, after losing his first match, Sylvester earned a tech fall victory over Zavier Campsey (TMU) in his first consolation match before defeating #19 Noah Gnibus (UPJ) by a 10-4 decision. Sylvester lost his final match by 6-4 decision.  
 
Luke Peterson picked up a pair of victories for the Mustangs, in his first match, Peterson matched up with #13 Cody Thompson, Peterson won by fall (5:21). Peterson lost his next match by fall to head to the consolation bracket. In the consolation bracket, Peterson earned a 7-0 decision victory over Juan Garcia (CMU) before losing by tech fall to Torry Early (CSC). 
 
"This is the biggest and best DII tournament in the country," said third-year head coach Chayse Jackson. "Although the team and several individuals fell just short of the podium, we had a lot of success. The guys picked up great wins, great experience, a better understanding of what it takes to be one of the top teams in the country. I am looking forward to working with our guys when we return from break on the little things that can take us to the top at the end of the year." 

SMSU Results  
125 presented by Fixen Chiropractic 
- Carlo Arreola (1-2)  
133 presented by Fort Pierre Livestock Auction    
- Chase Hanson (0-2) 
141 presented by Leirman Excavating Co.   
- Hunter Pfantz (0-2) 
149 presented by Xcaliber Gunsmithing   
- Luke Peterson (2-2) 
157 presented by Wendinger Travel   
- Sean Howk (1-2) 
165 presented by Mustang Wrestling Club 
- Ashton LaBelle (1-2) 
174 presented by Cottonwood Oil Co-op 
- Lucas Hodges (1-2) 
184 presented by The Marshall Army National Guard 
- Adam Sylvester (2-2) 
197 presented by Borch's Sporting Goods   
- Open 
285 presented by Countryside Golf Club   
- Jacob Dykes (3-2) 

SMSU will return to the mat on Friday, Jan. 12, when they host the Augustana Vikings in the PE Gym for a dual meet scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.