March 5, 2012

LA CROSSE, Wis. – Ursinus College senior 133-pounder Alex Blank (Ridgefield, Conn./Ridgefield) now knows who he will be wrestling on Friday at the 2012 NCAA Division III Championships hosted by University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. 

Blank, who was the Centennial Conference Champion, will face third-seed Adam Sheley of the host institution on Friday in his first bout.

Blank comes into the match with a record of 25-10, while Sheley comes in at 23-3. Sheley won the automatic qualifier through the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

The double elimination tournament starts on Friday at 11 a.m. CST (Noon EST).

You can also follow the action through a live blog by senior wrestler Connor McNamara at ucwrestling2012.blogspot.com.