Mahotlz went 8-1 at the Midwest Classic where he finished third at 141 pounds. The freshman posted the most pins in the tournament with five and led Lander, contributing 27.5 team points. He suffered a defeat ealry in the tournament, but fought back and avenged that loss before defeating eighth-ranked Jake Niffenegger of Gannon on an 8-6 decision to take third.