Rogers dropped his first match of the tournament, an 11-1 major decision to eventual runner-up Blake Hunter of Dickinson State.  Rogers responded with four-straight wins, including a pin of Morningside's Jake McManigal in 4:30.  He also defeated Northwestern's Nathan Manfull (9-1), Dana's Matt Jacobson (7-1) and Dana's Ty Costa (7-2).  Hunter was ranked 12th in the nation, while Jacobson was ninth.

Rogers will join teammates Zack Mullins (149) and Sammy Johnson (165) at the NAIA National Wrestling Championships, March 4-6, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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