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Minnesota State Picked to Repeat as Northern Sun Champions

Three Maverick Grapplers Pegged #1 Individually

October 29, 2009

St. Paul, Minn. – The Minnesota State wrestling squad was picked to repeat as Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference champions in the NSIC Preseason Coaches poll.  The Mavericks, owners of a 7-0 league record last season, owned a six-point edge over Augustana and a nine-point edge over Upper Iowa and St. Cloud State who shared third place.  Additionally, three Mavericks were top picks in their respective weight classes.  Returning All-Americans Andy Forstner (Madelia, Minn.), Travis Elg (Mountain Lake, Minn.) and Brady Wilson (Faribault, Minn.) all won region championships last season and sit atop the poll at 125, 157 and heavyweight, respectively.

The Mavericks open the 2009-10 season on Nov. 7th with a trip to Brookings, S.D., for the SDSU Open.  They will host Waldorf College on Nov. 11th at Bresnan Arena, beginning at 7:00 p.m

2009-10 NSIC Wrestling Preseason Coaches’ Poll
1. Minnesota State; 54
2. Augustana; 48
3. Upper Iowa; 45
    St. Cloud State; 45
5. Minnesota State Moorhead; 18
6. Northern State; 16
7. Southwest Minnesota State; 12
8. Mary; 2

Complete NSIC Wrestling Preseason Coaches’ Poll