For Nick Suriano and Richie Lewis, this was the big one: their chance to go to the finals on Sunday afternoon. At 125 it was Suriano vs. No 4 Ethan Lizak of Minnesota. And at 165, Lewis was taking on top seed and two-time NCAA champion Isaiah Martinez from Illinois.
There were also wrestlebacks and points to earn for the other five Knights still in the competition. The others were fighting for a shot at third place, but would need three wins to do it. And an opening bout loss, would end their tournament and a shot at the podium.