The Northern State University wrestling team dominated Southwest Minnesota State on Sunday, securing victory in nine out of ten bouts.
Northern State vs. Southwest Minnesota State Highlights
Here’s a breakdown of the matches:
- Sloan Johannsen (Northern State) defeated Preston Xayachak (Southwest Minn.) in a match that went into the third period.
- #12 Braydon Mogle (Northern State) over Dylan Louwagie (Southwest Minn.).
- #4 Wyatt Turnquist (Northern State) defeated Jacob Messner (Southwest Minn.).
- Griffin Lundeen (Northern State) over Sean Howk (Southwest Minn.).
- Izaak Hunsley (Northern State) defeated Noah Jensen (Southwest Minn.).
- Mason Fey (Northern State) over Elijah Sterner (Southwest Minn.).
- Damen Pape (Northern State) defeated Adam Sylvester (Southwest Minn.).
- Tyson Lien (Northern State) over Kody Marschner (Southwest Minn.).
- Mason Buss (Southwest Minn.) secured a win for Southwest Minnesota State.
Northern State is set to host No. 1 St. Cloud State next Friday at Wachs Arena.
Wisconsin-Eau Claire's Impressive Performance
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire wrestling team showcased their strength by defeating four NCAA Division II opponents at the Southwest Minnesota State University event on Saturday. The Blugolds, ranked fifth in Division III, triumphed over No. 24 (DII) Upper Iowa, Fort Hays State, Minot State, and Southwest Minnesota State.
Key Highlights from Wisconsin-Eau Claire
The Blugolds recorded a total of 13 pins throughout the day.
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- Jared Stricker broke Evan Lawrence's record of 64 career pins by pinning Fort Hays' Connor Padgett in the first dual of the tournament.
- Stricker now holds the school's all-time records for both wins and pins.
- Second-ranked Zach Sato also contributed to the team's success.
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Wisconsin-Eau Claire will compete at the North Country Open hosted by St. John's on Sunday, January 19.
Match Results Overview
Here is a summary of the match results discussed:
| Team | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Northern State University | Southwest Minnesota State | Won 9 of 10 bouts |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | Upper Iowa, Fort Hays State, Minot State, Southwest Minnesota State | Won against all four opponents |
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