Padilla, O'Donnell finish in 7th at Upper Midwest Regional

MINNEAPOLIS -- Concordia Wisconsin's Marco Padilla and Merrick O'Donnell each finished seventh in their respective weight divisions at the NCAA Division III Upper Midwest Regional on Saturday.

Padilla defeated Jack Marley (UW-Eau CLaire) by a 9-7 decision in his only match on Saturday at 125 pounds to finish in seventh place. The sophomore from Elmwood Park, Illinois on Friday received a bye in the first round before losing a 9-3 decision to Anthony Zamora (Wheaton) in the quarterfinals. He responded with an 11-3 major decision win against Eric English (Elmhurst) in round two of the consolation side of the bracket. The 125-pounder is scheduled to face off against Sawyer Sarbacker (UW-La Crosse) on Saturday.

O'Donnell lost a pair of bouts on Saturday but finished in seventh place at 184 pounds. On Friday O'Donnell (Huntington Beach, Calif.) went 2-1 on the day. After getting pinned in 1:21 against Tanner Vassar (Augsburg) he responded with an 8-3 decision victory over Ayden Friese (Concordia Moorehead). The junior then had a 9-4 decision win against Ryan Vedner (UW-Whitewater).

Freshman Gabe Rodriguez (Las Vegas, Nev.) defeated Josiah Lynden (UW-Whitewater) by an 8-4 decision in the consolation's first round at 133 pounds.

Freshman Carson Cook (Las Vegas, Nev.) recorded an 8-3 decision victory over Bryant Ridgway (St. Olaf) at 157 pounds in the consolation round one.

Sophomore Cameron Caldwell (Adams-Friendship, Wis.) posted a pair of victories but also lost twice to end his season. He defeated Nick Rapp (MSOE) by fall in four minutes and 29 seconds to begin his day. The 165-pounder also had a 16-6 major decision win over David Aragon (Lakeland) in the consolation side of the bracket.

Senior Isiah Schultz (Lake Station, Ind.) posted a win by fall in three minutes and 33 seconds over Roberto Pena (Elmhurst) at 285 pounds.

Concordia Wisconsin finished in 13th place as a team.