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UNI wrestling: Colin Realbuto knocks off top-25 opponent to win UNI Open title

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - Three Panthers won titles at the UNI Open, and nine more earned spots on the podium.

Colin Realbuto opened the tournament with the fastest fall of the day, pinning Minnesota's Drew Roberts in 46 seconds. He wrapped it up with an upset over No. 22 Michael Blockhus of Minnesota for the title at 149 pounds.

In the match against Blockhus, Realbuto scored first with a takedown with just 40 second left in the first period to go up 2-0. Blockhus was quick to tie it up with a reversal 20 seconds later.