PARK CITY, Kan. – The University of Providence men's wrestling program competed at the NAIA National Tournament throughout the day Friday.  

Senior KC Buday was the highlight for the Argos advancing to the semifinals by defeating Hunter DeJong by sudden victory 4-1. By advancing to the semifinals Buday secured his third straight All-American honor. Buday will wrestle Joshua Issac tomorrow for a trip to the third-place match.

Abel Nava Jr. also secured his All-American status Friday going 3-0 in the consolation bracket defeating Tre Morisette 5-3, Cory Cannon 4-1, and Maximus Zomora 1-0. Nava Jr. will wrestle Michael Scarponi tomorrow for a trip to the third-place match.

The Argos will be back in action tomorrow for the final day at the NAIA National Tournament. Wrestlers will begin at 10 a.m. (MST) in Hartman Arena.

Day 2 Results
157
Aden Graves (1-1)

165
Pig Hobbs (1-1)
Jordan Komac (1-1)

174
Abel Nava Jr. (3-0)

184
Alan Badley (0-1)

197
Sawyer Hobbs (0-1)

285
KC Buday (1-1)
Ethan DeRoche (0-1)
 
Weight Class Sponsors
125 – Prairie Mountain Insurance (Alex Giles)                                      174 – French Wealth Management
133 – Grey Mountain Properties                                                              184 – Hinebauch Agency
141 – Ryan and Melissa VanDyke                                                             197 – JK Simmons INC.
149 – Currie Family                                                                                      197 – Geranios Enterprises, INC.
157 – Hoines Law, P.C.                                                                                 285 – Treasure State Designs      
165 – Doug and Sara Sexe