CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - University of Dubuque's lone qualifier Zaric Anderson started the 2022 Division III Wrestling Championships on Friday morning in a pigtail match to make the tournament. He was unseeded and faced off against Nick Barnhart of Messiah University where he collected a tight 4-3 victory.
He would advance to be placed against the #6 seeded Nolan Hertel of UW-La Crosse in the championship round one. Anderson was held scoreless in a 0-4 loss. The loss sent him into the consolation round one against Trent Furman of New York University. He would trail 1-6 before making a third period rally which fell short as time expired in the match by a final 5-6. He was looking for a tilt in the final seconds, but was unable to secure any back points in the loss.
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Zarik Anderson (32-7) place is unknown and scored 1.0 team points.
- Prelim - Zarik Anderson (University Of Dubuque) 32-7 won by decision over Nick Barnhart (Messiah University) 4-3 (Dec 4-3)
- Champ. Round 1 - Nolan Hertel (University Of Wisconsin-La Crosse) 20-3 won by decision over Zarik Anderson (University Of Dubuque) 32-7 (Dec 4-0)
- Cons. Round 1 - Trent Furman (New York University) 5-2 won by decision over Zarik Anderson (University Of Dubuque) 32-8 (Dec 6-5)
