| WINNER | METHOD | OPPONENT |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 | ||
| John Oberly PSU | DEC 1-1 | |
| Dale Lewis OKLA |
| Ted Ellis OKST | PIN 5:04 | Frank Kurtenbach SDSU |
| Walter Goltl UNCO | PIN 6:21 | Wade Doerfler Pacific University |
| Don Darter Kansas State | DEC 5-1 | Frank Ruvolo University of Nebraska Omaha |
| Jan Schwitters ISU | DEC 7-1 | Bob Wynne HARV |
| Tom Doyle Northwest Missouri State | DEC 8-2 | Bob Salata ILL |
| Gary Grouwinkel IOWA | DEC 7-4 | Dave Enslow Washington |
| Bob Marella Ithaca College | DEC 6-1 | Pete Veldman MINN |