INDIANAPOLIS – The 43rd Midwest Classic reached its conclusion Sunday after two rigorous days of competition. The host and No. 4-ranked University of Indianapolis wrestling team brought home two placements among the field of over 400 student-athletes. Fourth-ranked Breyden Bailey landed in fifth in the 133-pound bracket to represent the team's top finisher, while Jack Eiteljorge earned sixth-place at 165. As a team, the Greyhounds placed 14th in the field of 43 schools. 
 
INS & OUTS
Bailey, after falling in the quarterfinals of day 1, started out hot in the consolation bracket. He picked up a 6-4 decision in the fourth round against soon-to-be GLVC-foe Upper Iowa's Kaden Anderlik, who came into the day ranked No. 12. That was followed up by a major-decision victory in the fifth round.
 
He went onto battle No. 7 Eric Bartos of Mercyhurst in the consolation semis, fighting for a chance in the third-place match. A big lead in the first period off of two takedowns by Bartos was what hurt Bailey, with his Mercyhurst foe holding a 6-2 lead after the first. An escape in the second and third, alongside a takedown, were not enough for Bailey to reduce the deficit, eventually falling 11-6.
 
Bailey bounced back big in the fifth-place match. Despite allowing an early takedown, Bailey stayed composed, fighting back big in the third period. A massive takedown with only five seconds left was the dagger, giving Bailey a 7-6 lead that he would hold onto to place fifth.
 

Your placers at 133:
1st: Lucas @UcoWrestling
2nd: Barnhardt @UMaryWrestling
3rd: Bartos @LakersWrestling
4th: Lusk @LanderWrestling
5th: Bailey @UIndyWrestling
6th: Metzgar @comavwrestling
7th: Quiocho @GSUpioneers
8th: Turner @FHSUWrestling pic.twitter.com/dewTTzhFmd

— UIndy ????? Midwest Classic (@Midwest_Classic) December 18, 2022

 
Eiteljorge, after a dominant victory on day one to send him into the semifinals, was faced with No. 1 wrestler in the country at 165. A trio of escapes versus UW-Parkside's Shane Gantz was the difference maker, sending Eiteljorge to the consolation bracket.
 
Eiteljorge faced Cole Ritter of Maryville in the consolation semifinals, falling to a late third-period pin, sending Eiteljorge to the fifth-place match against No. 7 John Riddle of Central Missouri. Despite grabbing an early takedown, Eiteljorge struggled to gain momentum, eventually falling 4-3 in a close match.
 

Your placers at 165:
1st: Gantz @PsideWrestling
2nd: Luensman @UIU_Wrestling
3rd: Lucas @UcoWrestling
4th: Ritter @MaryvilleWrestl
5th: Ridle @UCMwrestling
6th: Eiteljorge @UIndyWrestling
7th: Dalton @comavwrestling
8th: Wiechers @AUE_Wrestling pic.twitter.com/oFlPJ7hIPP

— UIndy ????? Midwest Classic (@Midwest_Classic) December 18, 2022

 
UP NEXT
The Greyhounds have a couple weeks off before they are right back into the tournaments, this time the NWCA National Duals in Louisville, Ken. They will also battle the Mat Mayhem Open at the same location with the start time set at 10 a.m.