The Midlands Tournament is a prestigous collegiate wrestling tournament in Evanston (Chicago), Illinois hosted by Northwestern University.

Jordan Keller also notched two wins at his first Midlands tournament. After losing a first round match against third ranked Brandon Precin of Northwestern, Keller came back to win back-to-back matches including a 14-3 major decision against Maryland's Louis Ruland.

Championship Round One
Brandon Precin (Northwestern) Maj. Dec. Jordan Keller (Cleveland State); MD 10-2

Consolation Round Three
Jordan Keller (Cleveland State) Maj. Dec. Louis Ruland (Maryland); MD 14-3

Consolation Round Four
Jordan Keller (Cleveland State) dec. Akif Eren (Penn U.); D 5-2

Consolation Round Five
Brendan Byrne (Maryland) dec. Jordan Keller (Cleveland State); D 4-2

Cleveland State returns to action Saturday, January 3 when they host a quad meet. The Vikings will compete against Buffalo, Gardner-Webb and the University of Northern Iowa. Action is set to begin at 12:00 p.m. in Woodling Gym.

Richard D. Salyer