Mason Smith defeated Minnesota's Tommy Thorn in the first round of the NCAAs (Photo/Chris Mora, Tech-Fall.com)Former All-American wrestler Justin Oliver and NCAA qualifier Mason Smith have been granted release from the Central Michigan wrestling program, the school's online student newspaper -- Central Michigan Life -- reported Thursday evening.
Oliver, a junior who wrestled at 149 pounds, had qualified for three straight NCAA Division I wrestling championships, earning All-American honors by placing seventh in the 149 bracket at the 2016 NCAAs. Prior to coming to Central Michigan, Oliver was a two-time Michigan state champ for Davison High.
Smith, a sophomore wrestling at 141 pounds, was a two-time NCAA qualifier. He finished this past season with a team-best 31-5 record. Earlier this week, Smith had been announced as a All-Academic MAC (Mid-American Conference) honoree. As a Clio High School wrestler, Smith was twice crowned a Michigan state champion.
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