96 Cyhawk Barry Weldon, Iowa State vs Tony Ersland, Iowa

At 177 pounds, Cyclone Barry Weldon clashed with Tony Ersland of lowa. Ersland was warned early on for stalling, and he ended up giving up two points to Weldon for that offense. Weldon also kept the Hawkeye on his toes, dominating throughout for a major decision, 15-4. “I felt really good, and I was really relaxed,” Weldon said. “I’m just focused on wrestling. I wasn’t tired; I had lots left when it was over.” Weldon also said that since moving up from 167 pounds, he has felt “much more comfortable” because he hates cutting weight.