Simmons, Hrovat slated for Big 10-Big 12 Challenge
3/17 - This weekend USA Wrestling, in combination with the
NCAA, will be holding a freestyle exhibition match during the
NCAA Championships featuring former Big Ten and Big 12
standout wrestlers.
Among the 14 senior level athletes invited to compete are
a couple former Michigan collegiate All-Americans.
Nick Simmons, who graduated from
Michigan State in 2007 after compiling 4 All-American
plaques and 3 Big Ten Titles between them, will be
competing at 121lbs..
Simmons, who was a World Team Alternate last year at
55kg/121lbs, is set to square off with Obe Blanc, an
Oklahoma State graduate, in a rematch of last year's
US National Finals.
Former Michigan All-American Andy Hrovat is also scheduled to compete. Hrovat, who was a 2008 Olympian at 175lbs, will be featured at 211.5lbs competing against former Iowa State star David Bertolino.
The Big 10-Big 12 Challenge will take place during the NCAA Fan Festival in Exhibit Hall C of The Qwest Center this Friday from 1:30-2:45pm.
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Nick Simmons shown here in last year's US National Finals against Blanc
