Mustangs win handful of matches, but fall to Beavers
MARSHALL, Minn. – The No. 22 ranked Southwest Minnesota State wrestling team fell to the Minot State University Beavers inside PE Gym by a final score of 23-15 on Saturday.
The Vikings jumped out to an early lead, winning 125 by forfeit, 133 by major decision, 141 by decision and 149 by major decision.
After a 10-0 start for the Beavers, Hunter Pfantz picked up the first win of the day for the Mustangs at 141. Pfantz won by 5-3 decision over Ethan Wonser.
The next victory for the Mustangs came at 157, Sean Howk earned a 4-1 decision victory over Nathan Baca.
Lucas Hodges kept the wins going for the Mustangs, picking up a 6-3 decision victory over Brendan Barnes.
Carter Marx defeated Dustin Swisher by 4-3 decision.
No. 11 Jacob Dykes faced off with No. 9 Jake Swirple. Dykes picked up a 3-0 decision victory.
“Tonight was fun.” Said second-year head coach Chayse Jackson. “In a back and forth dual full of great matches and energy from both sides, we fell just short. Although we picked up a healthy number of wins, bonus points were our downfall. Nonetheless, the passion, heart, and energy these men displayed made me proud. I am excited for tomorrow!”
Minot State 23, Southwest Minnesota State 15
125 Oscar Nellis (Minot) over Ben Emrich (SMSU) (MD 13-4)
133 James Davis (Minot) wins by forfeit
141 Hunter Pfantz (SMSU) over Ethan Wonser (Minot) (Dec 5-3)
149 Kelby Armstrong (Minot) over Tyler Soltau (SMSU) (MD 12-2)
157 Sean Howk (SMSU) over Nathan Baca (Minot) (Dec 4-1)
165 Lucas Hodges (SMSU) over Brendan Barnes (Minot) (Dec 6-3)
174 Cannon Potts (Minot) over Elijah Sterner (SMSU) (Dec 5-2)
184 Cayden White (Minot) over Kevin Bostwick (SMSU) (Fall 4:02)
197 Carter Marx (SMSU) over Dustin Swisher (Minot) (Dec 4-3)
285 Jacob Dykes (SMSU) over Jake Swirple (Minot) (Dec 3-0)
Extra Matches
165 – Brandon Lalla (SMSU) over Austin Frantzich (Minot) (Dec 4-2)
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