Hambleton, a senior 165-pounder, won his weight class a the Luther Open, improving to 7-1 overall. Hambleton, ranked third at 165 pounds, posted a 17-2 technical fall over Minnesota State Mankato's John Makabe, pinned Wis.-La Crosse's Vinnie Pedretti in 2 minutes, 39 seconds, and major-decisioned Dubuque's Dalton Grinstead, 13-3, before topping Minnesota State Mankato's Tel Todd, 8-6, in the championship match.
Special mention — Brian Broll, jr., 197#, Buena Vista; Charles Tims, sr., 141#, Wartburg
