MANKATO, Minn. – Minnesota State traveled to Storm Lake, Iowa to compete at the BVU Open, ending with three Mavericks placing in the top six. Redshirt freshman transfer Paolo Salminen, 157-lb., was the sole Maverick to make it to the Championship Round. Salminen moved through the first round and quarterfinals with ease, winning by fall each time. Salminen had a close 2-1 decision win in the semifinal to continue to the championship match. With a 3-1 record for the day, Salminen finished in second after a 16-6 major decision loss to Kane Naaktgeboren (Iowa State University).