Justin Gates Shines in Michigan State Open Title Win

Justin Gates shines in Michigan State Open title win

EAST LANSING — Solely looking at the context of Justin Gate’s debut bout at the Michigan State Open, one might believe the odds were stacked against him. It was his very first time on the mat at the collegiate level, his return from a season ending injury his freshman year and a matchup against the No. 1 seed in his weight class in the first round. However, by the end of the day, Gates claimed first-place title — making it clear that he wasn’t o…

NIU lands 4 on podium at Michigan State Open

NIU wrestling opened their season Saturday with a trip to East Lansing, Michigan for the Michigan State Open. The Huskies had eight wrestlers place in the event, with four finishing in the top-three of their division. The Huskies had one first place finisher at the Michigan State Open this year, down from two at last year’s event.  STRONG START Redshirt junior Markel Baker placed first in the open 133-pound class. Baker had a bye in the first ro…

Ten Spartans Place at Annual MSU Open

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State wrestling got its season underway on Saturday hosting the annual Michigan State Open inside historic Jenison Field House. The Spartans placed 10 student-athletes on the podium, including eight in the open bracket.

Baker Takes First at Michigan State Open - NIU Athletics

EAST LANSING, Mich.—Markel Baker (Freeport, Ill./Freeport) of the Northern Illinois University Huskies wrestling team captured the first place title at 133 pounds as the Huskies opened the 2025-26 season at the Michigan State Open.

CMU's Aure, Craner Earn Titles at Michigan State Open - Central Michigan University Athletics

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Central Michigan's Kellan Aure and Gavin Craner earned weight-class championships on Saturday at the Michigan State Open at Jenison Field House.

Kent State Wrestling Produces Sixteen Place-Finishers At Michigan State Open - Kent State Golden Flashes

East Lansing, Mich.– The Golden Flashes Wrestling team opened up the 2025-2026 season with strong performances across the board with 16 place-finishers at the Michigan State Open on Saturday.