Loughlin, a sophomore 157-pounder, claimed his first collegiate title by going 5-0 at the Dick Walker Invitational. Ranked No. 7 at 157 pounds in the most recent NWCA individual poll, he improved to 15-2 overall and extended his winning streak to nine matches. At Wartburg, Loughlin threw his first two opponents and added a major decision in the semifinals before prevailing 3-2 (OT; TB1) over Wartburg’s Jacob Groth in the final.
