December 3, 1998
EVANSTON, Ill. - The No. 10 Wildcats continued their tune-up for the dual meet season with two finalists at last weekend's St. Louis Open. No team score was kept as Northwestern faced off with wrestlers from 26 schools, including conference foes from Indiana, Purdue, Illinois and Minnesota.
Senior All-Americans Mark Bybee (Chicago, Ill./St. Laurence) and Sam Neider (Rocky River, Ohio/St. Edwardis) both reached the finals at their respective weight classes. Bybee lost by default in the 174 pound final and Neider dropped the final at 197 pounds by decision.
The Wildcats return to action December 13 for their first dual meet of the year, at No. 6 Iowa State in Ames.