ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Northern State University wrestling team came upon injuries and inconsistency around the edge of the mat in losing to the visiting #11 NAIA ranked Dickinson State Blue Hawks Thursday in Aberdeen, S.D. by a 31-9 score.
The loss drops the Wolves to 4-6 overall on the year in dual meets.
RESULTS
125: Angel Olea (DSU) wins via injury default over James Marx (NSU)
133: Blake Hunter (DSU) wins via major decision over Jacob Butrous (NSU) 15-6
141: Edgar Mercado (DSU) wins via decision over Benton Crow (NSU) 6-3
149: Jordan Ewen (DSU) wins via decision over Beau Voegeli (NSU) 12-5
157: Robert Carothers (DSU) wins via decision over Ryan Larsen (NSU) 8-4
165: Donnie Bowden (NSU) wins via pinfall over Andrew Wasserburger (DSU) (4:40)
174: Cameron Schrempp (DSU) wins via decision over Phillip Downs (NSU) 7-2
184: Brett Mathern (DSU) wins via forfeit
197: Jake Kallestad(DSU) wins via decision over Matthew Meuleners (NSU) 7-3
285: Jared Little (NSU) wins via decision over Frank Lopez (DSU) W DEC 4 – 2
The dual doubled as the Bob Courtney Make-A-Wish Foundation Cancer Awareness night, and $2,100 was raised to help the local Make-A-Wish Foundation with the fundraiser. Thanks to everyone that came out to support this tremendous cause.
The Wolves are back in action on Saturday when they tangle with NSIC foe St. Cloud State, currently ranked no. nine in the country. Start time for the dual is slated for 7:00 p.m.
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**