After three minutes in the opening period the match remained scoreless. Kish began the second period from the down position, but was unable to get free from Varner as the Cyclone built up valuable riding time. Varner put a point on the board with an escape at the 1:44 mark in the third period. The riding time that Varner accumulated in the second period added another point and gave the sophomore a 2-0 victory.
A native of Bakersfield, Calif., Varner became the 62nd ISU grappler to participate in the elite competition since its inauguration in 1967. This year marks the third consecutive year that Iowa State has sent a wrestler to the event.
With Monday's win, Varner has evened his career slate at 2-2 against Kish. The two will again collide on the mat Dec. 2 in Minneapolis, Minn. when the No. 2 Cyclone wrestling team takes on defending NCAA team champion and top-ranked Minnesota.
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