Blubaugh Wins UIndy's Second Title Ever

WICHITA, Kan. – The UIndy wrestling program added another name to its national champion pedestal on Saturday night, as Derek Blubaugh became the first Greyhound to win an individual title since Nick Walpole in 2011.

He also earned the Outstanding Wrestler award for his efforts on the mat over the course of the tournament.

Trey Sizemore (174) and Owen Zablocki (157) also competed in Saturday's final bracket, finishing fifth and seventh, respectively. As a team, UIndy finished ninth with 37.5 points.

Blubaugh claimed the 197 class as his own with a 5-1 decision over Central Oklahoma's Dalton Abney, defeating his counterpart for the first time in three consecutive national title bouts. Blubaugh is now the second-ever national champion in program history.

The redshirt-junior advanced to his third straight title match with a 5-2 decision against third-seeded Dominic Murphy out of St. Cloud State.