Ramblin’ wrestlers

to the NCAA Division II championships March 10-11 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

e two seniors felt the two weeks between their Senior Night dual and regional championship would be just enough time to recover and review technique. Dilbeck hoped to get on the podium at regionals and advance to his rst national championship.

Meanwhile, Salisbury hoped to re- peat his national appearances and win a title for Mines. He nished eighth place in 2021 and seventh place in 2022, receiving All-American honors both times. is time, though, he’s hoping to bring some gold back to Golden and end his Mines wrestling career on top.

Salisbury, who’s ranked fth nationally in his weight class, said he’s lost a couple of close matches. But, he added, “I’m going to be a completely di erent guy when (the regional championship) comes around.”

After their nal home match of the season, both Dilbeck and Salisbury described how proud of the Mines wrestling program they were and all that they and their teammates have accomplished during their careers.

Salisbury said of the Senior Night victory: “It’s a good day to be an Oredigger.”