Northern State University sophomore Donnie Bowden works on SMSU's Nathan Krekelberg in Wednesday's loss to the Mustangs.
Mustangs Hold On For 24-12 Victory in Aberdeen
NSU Sports Information
2/11/2009 9:10:01 PM
ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Northern State University wrestling team fought tooth-and-nail with the visiting Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs Wednesday, but fell to the visitors by a 24-12 final at Wachs Arena.
With the loss, the Wolves fall to 3-7 in dual action overall this season, and 0-4 in the very tough Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. The Mustangs improve to 3-5 overall and 2-3 in the NSIC with the win.
The Wolves got three victories on the night, the first coming from a 10-4 decision in favor of Jacob Butrous over the Mustang’s Lucas Giese. Donnie Bowden earned a victory two matches later after he pinned his opponent at the 5:43 mark in his match after leading throughout the contest. Corbin Surat’s 10-4 victory via decision over SMSU’s Jordan Roseboom would prove to be the last victory of the night for the Wolves.
The Wolves lost four other matches by a total of four points.
They are nexst in action this Saturday, February 14th, when they host their in-state rival Augustana College at 7:00 p.m.
Complete Match Details
125: Corbin Surat (NSU) wins via decision over Jordan Roseboom (SMSU) 13-6
133: Michal Barrie (SMSU) wins via decision over James Marx (NSU) 2-1
141: Brandan Schunk (SMSU) wins via decision over Joe Hirt (NSU) 7-1
149: David Albrecht (SMSU) wins via forfeit
157: Jacob Butrous (NSU) wins via decision over Lucas Giese (SMSU) 10-4
165: Wade Granger (SMSU) wins via decision over Jordon Larson (NSU) 2-1
174: Donnie Bowden (NSU) wins via pinfall over Nathan Krekelberg (SMSU) at 5:43
184: Tyler Johnson (SMSU) wins via decision over Chad Gibson (NSU) 4-3
197: Tyler Reed (SMSU) wins via decision over Brent Fosheim (NSU) 9-8
285: Brian Rodas (SMSU) wins via decision over Jared Little (NSU) 11-5
Northern State University is an NCAA Division II affiliated school participating in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference and is located in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
**GO WOLVES**