| WINNER | METHOD | OPPONENT |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 | ||
| Dick Kubes Minnesota State University, Mankato | DEC 4-1 | |
| John Sullivan Utah State |
| Pete Newell Colgate University | DEC 5-2 | Vaughn Green UNCO |
| Adnan Kaisy OKST | DEC 8-4 | Dave Dunlop COR |
| Jim Craig IOWA | DEC 6-0 | Bob Burge Colorado State University |
| Pete Veldman MINN | DEC 4-1 | Lyle Brownlee WYO |
| Roger Pohlman ISU | DEC 6-4 | Bob Lee Utah |
| George Adams Colorado College | DEC 3-2 | Delmec Scales POLY |
| Ken Maidlow MSU | DEC 3-2 | Gene White OKLA |