Kearney, Neb. - The 3rd-ranked Nebraska Kearney wrestling team will host one of the largest college dual tournaments of the 2014-15 season with the 2nd Annual Midwest Duals this Saturday, January 17th, at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds.

Twenty-six colleges (NCAA Division II, NAIA and JUCO) and six high schools will compete in duals on 15 mats (a 16th is available for overflow). Action takes place at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Click HERE for the complete schedule (updated January 16th); not all 15 mats will be in use each round. Go HERE for a team-by-team schedule.

The Lopers will face Central Missouri in an MIAA dual to start and then take on three former RMAC rivals in Colorado Mesa (11:00 a.m.), Western State (1:30 p.m.) and CSU-Pueblo (5:30 p.m.). A recently added tilt with Pratt C.C. from Kansas at 5:30 p.m. finishes things up.

Fans that cannot attend can follow via www.trackwrestling.com. There will be no live video.

Tickets can be bought at the door of the Fairgrounds (3807 Avenue N) and cost $ 10.00 for adults and $ 7.00 for seniors/youths. UNK students can get in free with a valid student ID; Loper all-sport passes will also allow fans to gain admittance.

Prior to Saturday, UNK hosts the York College Panthers Wednesday night at 6:00 p.m.