Maryland wrestling had an impressive weekend at the Southeast Open, earning multiple podium finishes, including Branson John’s 197-pound first place finish.
John put up four straight bonus-point victories, and took down some ranked opponents in the process — he defeated No. 29 Gavin Nelson from Minnesota, and No. 27 Rune Lawrence from West Virginia.
Redshirt senior Braxton Brown and sophomore Oscar Williams both made runs to the finals in their respective weight class brackets. Sophomore Abram Cline
also made a strong run, earning three straight decision wins before ultimately placing second.
One Maryland wrestler — Dario Lemus — placed third after winning three straight en route to a major decision in the consolation final. Meanwhile, two Maryland wrestlers — Sepanta Ahanj-Elias and Tyler Garvin — came in fifth, with Ahanj-Elias winning a decisive 12-4 major decision.
In other news
Maryland men’s basketball opens its season Monday at Coppin State. Matt Germack previewed the matchup.
No. 10 Maryland women’s basketball will take on Loyola Maryland in its season opener at Xfinity Center Monday. Ben Messinger had the game preview.
The beat writers for both Maryland men’s and women’s basketball gave their predictions for the upcoming season.
Maryland volleyball lost in four sets to Northwestern Sunday. Henry Quach recapped the action.
No. 11 Maryland field hockey routed Northeastern in its regular season finale Sunday, 4-0. Rachel Lawrence had the game story.
Maryland baseball’s intrasquad fall World Series begins Monday.
Former Maryland football running back Ty Johnson saw the end zone for the Buffalo Bills Sunday.
Maryland women’s soccer’s Mia Mitchell is representing the Jamaican National Team.
Former Maryland football wide receiver Stefon Diggs scored a touchdown Sunday.
