CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -Â The University of Dubuque men's wrestling opened the 2025 NCAA Division III Region VI Wrestling Championships on Feb. 28 by ending the day sitting in seventh place of the team standings with a trio in the championship quarterfinals including:
Devin Murphy (133 lbs.),
Zane Pannell (174 lbs.), and
Pilo Perez (197 lbs.). The first, second, third place finishers will advance to the 2025 NCAA Division III National Championships in the 10 weight classes. The national championship is being hosted by Johnson & Wales University at the Amica Mutual Pavillion on March 14-15. The Spartans continue on Saturday, March 1 for the championship finals.
The American Rivers Conference have 23 individuals who rank in the latest NWCA D3 Individual rankings. The University of Dubuque'sÂ
Zane Pannell (174 lbs) moved up to the 11th ranking andÂ
Justin Matson (285 lbs.) moved into the #10 spot for the Spartans.
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| Team Scores |
| 1 |
Wartburg |
104.5 |
| 2 |
Loras |
87.0 |
| 3 |
Coe |
82.0 |
| 4 |
Luther |
77.0 |
| 5 |
Central |
74.5 |
| 6 |
Cornell College |
65.5 |
| 7 |
University Of Dubuque |
64.0 |
| 8 |
University Of The Ozarks |
50.5 |
| 9 |
Huntingdon |
26.5 |
| 10 |
Nebraska Wesleyan |
23.0 |
| 11 |
Eureka |
22.0 |
| 12 |
Westminster |
21.0 |
| 13 |
Schreiner |
16.0 |
| 14 |
Simpson |
12.5 |
| 15 |
Illinois Wesleyan |
9.0 |
| 16 |
Buena Vista |
2.5 |
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NCAA DIII Region VI Results for University Of Dubuque
125
Tyler Klein (13-10) placed 8th and scored 5.5 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 - Tyler Klein (University Of Dubuque) 13-10 won by decision over Jake Jozwiak (Eureka) 1-2 (Dec 7-0)
- Quarterfinal - Brett Birchman (Wartburg) 15-9 won by decision over Tyler Klein (University Of Dubuque) 13-10 (Dec 8-1)
- Cons. Round 2 - Tyler Klein (University Of Dubuque) 13-10 won by major decision over Isaac Gawronski (Westminster) 12-12 (MD 15-4)
133
Devin Murphy (5-4) placed 6th and scored 8.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 - Devin Murphy (University Of Dubuque) 5-4 won by decision over Eli Sneed (Cornell College) 24-13 (Dec 8-1)
- Quarterfinal - Devin Murphy (University Of Dubuque) 5-4 won by decision over Javin Douglas (University Of The Ozarks) 2-1 (Dec 9-8)
149
Brett Back (24-9) placed 8th and scored 8.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 - Brett Back (University Of Dubuque) 24-9 won by tech fall over Hayden Stout (Buena Vista) 0-2 (TF-1.5 2:46 (15-0))
- Quarterfinal - Landon Card (Cornell College) 28-7 won in sudden victory - 1 over Brett Back (University Of Dubuque) 24-9 (SV-1 7-4)
- Cons. Round 2 - Brett Back (University Of Dubuque) 24-9 won by fall over Adam Peregoy (Westminster) 3-14 (Fall 1:02)
157
Thomas McCreadie (6-13) place is unknown and scored 0.5 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 - Clayton McDonough (Luther) 28-5 won by fall over Thomas McCreadie (University Of Dubuque) 6-13 (Fall 1:57)
- Cons. Round 1 - Thomas McCreadie (University Of Dubuque) 6-13 won by decision over Damion Jones (Huntingdon) 15-20 (Dec 14-12)
- Cons. Round 2 - Michael Roberts (Westminster) 27-14 won by fall over Thomas McCreadie (University Of Dubuque) 6-13 (Fall 1:13)
165
Kale Roth (15-12) placed 8th and scored 8.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 - Kale Roth (University Of Dubuque) 15-12 won by tech fall over Aiden Kirk (Buena Vista) 0-2 (TF-1.5 3:40 (19-1))
- Quarterfinal - Carson Martinson (Central) 14-2 won by decision over Kale Roth (University Of Dubuque) 15-12 (Dec 9-7)
- Cons. Round 2 - Kale Roth (University Of Dubuque) 15-12 won by fall over Alex Muhammad (Eureka) 1-2 (Fall 2:35)
174
Zane Pannell (20-7) placed 6th and scored 9.5 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 - Zane Pannell (University Of Dubuque) 20-7 won by tech fall over Jeremy Olson (Illinois Wesleyan) 1-2 (TF-1.5 3:10 (16-0))
- Quarterfinal - Zane Pannell (University Of Dubuque) 20-7 won by decision over David Burgess (Huntingdon) 35-10 (Dec 5-4)
184
Alecxander Robeson (18-10) placed 8th and scored 8.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 - Alecxander Robeson (University Of Dubuque) 18-10 won by tech fall over Jonathan Casaus (Simpson) 6-8 (TF-1.5 2:58 (15-0))
- Quarterfinal - Kasey Ross (Wartburg) 25-1 won by tech fall over Alecxander Robeson (University Of Dubuque) 18-10 (TF-1.5 4:43 (15-0))
- Cons. Round 2 - Alecxander Robeson (University Of Dubuque) 18-10 won by fall over Trevor Kruse (Buena Vista) 1-2 (Fall 0:40)
197
Pilo Perez (6-1) placed 6th and scored 8.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 - Pilo Perez (University Of Dubuque) 6-1 received a bye () (Bye)
- Quarterfinal - Pilo Perez (University Of Dubuque) 6-1 won by decision over Treyten Steffen (Cornell College) 31-6 (Dec 7-5)
285
Justin Matson (23-3) placed 8th and scored 8.5 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 - Justin Matson (University Of Dubuque) 23-3 won in SV-1 by fall over Hayden Hearne (Central) 15-11 (SV-1 (Fall) 8:02)
- Quarterfinal - Jacob Kaminski (Eureka) 2-0 won by major decision over Justin Matson (University Of Dubuque) 23-3 (MD 13-3)
- Cons. Round 2 - Justin Matson (University Of Dubuque) 23-3 won by fall over Michael Carpenter (Westminster) 2-15 (Fall 1:34)
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| Saturday, March 1 |
| 7:00a |
Team Access to Alliant Energy Powerhouse |
| 8:45a |
Line Up for Skin Checks & Weigh-Ins in Arena |
| 8:50a |
Skin Checks |
| 9:00a |
Weigh-Ins |
| 10:00a |
Doors Open for Spectators |
| 11:00a |
Championship Semifinals & Consolation Third Round (four mats) |
| There will be a 30-minute break after the consolation semifinals |
| 2:30p |
Championship/Third/Fifth/Seventh Place Matches |
| 4:30p |
Awards Ceremony |
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