Jason Rute, an assistant coach with the Muhlenberg wrestling team, passed away last week at age 31.

The Mules elected to compete in a tournament at King’s over the weekend, but have postponed their first scheduled dual match, at McDaniel, from Wednesday, Nov. 19, to Tuesday, Nov. 25.

Rute was in his 13th year with the Muhlenberg wrestling program, his eighth as an assistant coach. A 1996 graduate of Muhlenberg, Rute compiled a 34-15-1 career record for the Mules. He won the Centennial Conference championship at 150 pounds as a junior and set a school record by pinning an opponent in 10 seconds.

Jason’s parents have established a memorial fund. Contributions may be sent to Jason Rute Memorial Fund, c/o Muhlenberg College Athletic Department, 2400 Chew Street, Allentown, PA 18104.