April 17, 2007
Bismarck,
ND - The University of Mary has named Ben Berogan the head coach of the Marauders
wrestling program. A Bismarck native and an assistant coach at U-Mary the last
four years, Berogan assumes leadership of the wrestling program immediately.
Berogan succeeds Josh Kerbaugh, who submitted his letter of resignation after serving five years as the Marauders head wrestling coach.
“We thank Josh for his tenure with the university and we wish him the best as he pursues opportunities that are presented to him,” said U-Mary athletic director Al Bortke. “At the same time we are excited about seeing Ben Berogan continue in our program and assume the head coaching position.”
A native of Bismarck, ND, Berogan was a two-time state champion for Bismarck High School. At the University of North Dakota, Berogan earned All-America honors on the wrestling mat and Academic All-America honors in the classroom. After college, Berogan coached high school wrestling in Virginia for three years, where he worked with eight individual state champions and two state championship teams.
Berogan, who became the U-Mary interim head wrestling coach in January through the end of the regular season, started this year as the graduate assistant coach. He was the assistant coach his first three years in the program.
“I’m extremely excited,” said Berogan. “As a fan of wrestling and a wrestler, coaching a college team is something I have always wanted to do. With the competitiveness of the athletes at the college level, you get the guys who really want to be here and compete. Most wrestlers are highly self-motivated and it will be fun to push them to achieve their goals.
“I’ll bring a strong work ethic to my role as head coach. I’ve coached high school for three years, coached in summer camps, coached four years in college, and have worked with some great coaches. Having successfully wrestled in NCAA Division II, I know what it takes to succeed at this level.
“After working with the kids in the Marauders wrestling program the past few years, I know we already have a great group here and there is mutual respect. This is going to be a fun group to work with next year.”
March 14, 2007 |
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NSIC
Wrestler of the Year
Ryan Phillips (Sr., 197, Burlington, Iowa) was crowned the
NCAA DII National Champion at 197 this season, the first for Upper Iowa at the
division II level. Phillips finished his National Championship run with a 4-0
record and won his matches by a combined score of 43 to 6. Phillips performance
was even more impressive as he did not surrender an offensive point throughout
the championship.
Phillips, who came into the Championships ranked #3 in the country, finished
his collegiate career with a 16 match win streak that included a NCAA Regional
Championship and an NCAA National Championship. Phillips defeated four of the
top eight ranked wrestlers in the country over the course of the NCAA Regional
and National Championships.
Phillips is the ninth Peacock to win a National Championship; the last was Brent
Meyers in the 2003 NCAA Division III National Championships.
NSIC
Rookie of the Year
Mitch Norton (R-Fr., 165, Waverly, Iowa) finished the season
with a 21-8 mark and a trip to nationals. Norton, who was nationally ranked
most the season, defeated returning All-American Ross Taplin of Nebraska-Omaha
for third place at the North Regional Championship. Norton also won the Midwest
Classic title, was runner up at the St. Cloud State Open and was sixth at the
Spartan Open.
NSIC
Coach of the Year
Heath Grimm led Upper Iowa to their first NSIC Championship
as the Peacocks finished the NSIC regular season undefeated at 3-0 in conference
duals and 8-1 overall. The Peacocks, who were ranked in the top ten nationally
most of the season, finished second as a team at the North Regional Championships
and eighth at the National Tournament in Kearney, Neb.
In 2005-06, Upper Iowa’s first year as a full-fledged NCAA Division II
institution, Grimm helped the Peacocks to a 17th-place national finish. He had
four qualify for nationals and crowned two All-Americans. UIU also had six academics
All-Americans and finished 12th in the nation in GPA.
| All-Conference | Wt | Yr | School | Hometown |
| Tyler Mumbulo | 125 | So. | Upper Iowa | Bainbridge, N.Y. |
| Nate Naumann | 133 | Sr. | Upper Iowa | Gulfport, Fla. |
| John Gamble | 141 | Sr. | Upper Iowa | Mattesen, Ill. |
| Monterrious Adams | 149 | Jr. | Upper Iowa | Bessemer, Ala. |
| Travis Eggers | 157 | R-Fr. | Upper Iowa | Monona, Iowa |
| Nathan Baker | 165 | Sr. | MSU Moorhead | Lakefield, Minn. |
| Tyler Tubbs | 174 | So. | MSU Moorhead | Chokio, Minn. |
| Cale Cornemann | 184 | R-Fr. | Northern State | Yankton, S.D. |
| Ryan Phillips | 197 | Sr. | Upper Iowa | Burlington, Iowa |
| Dan Goodson | 285 | Jr. | Upper Iowa | Rochester, Minn. |
March 10, 2007
Kearney,
Neb. - Phillips was awesome and dominating in his finals match with Josh Majerus
of Chadron State. Phillips registered a takedown just 13 seconds into the match;
he then spent the next 2:47 on top and in control. Phillips used his strength
to pick his moves as he continued to apply more and more pressure to Majerus.
Phillips was able to lock in a move that earned him three near fall points.
Phillips finished the first period with a 5-0 lead and 2:47 in ride time. Phillips
earned an escape in the second and added another takedown while keeping his
ride time above 2:40. He moved to the final round with an 8-0 lead and added
another escape and a third takedown as the match closed out. The accumulated
ride time gave Phillips his final point and a 12-0 major decision victory.
Phillips finished his National Championship run with a 4-0 record and won his
matches by a combined 43-6. Phillips performance was even more impressive as
he did not surrender an offensive point throughout the championship.
Phillips came into the Championships ranked #3 in the country. He finished his
collegiate career with a 16 match win streak that included a NCAA Regional Championship
and an NCAA National Championship. Phillips defeated four of the top eight ranked
wrestlers in the country over the course of the NCAA Regional and National Championships.
Phillips becomes the first Upper Iowa University National Champion at the Division
II level. He is the ninth Peacock to win a National Championship; the last Peacock
champion was Brent Meyers in the 2003 NCAA Division III National Championships.
Upper Iowa finished 8th at the National Championships hosted by Nebraska-Kearney.
Upper Iowa finished the championships with 4 of their 8 qualifiers earning
All-American honors. After Phillips’ title, John Gamble finished third
at 141; Tyler Mumbulo finished eighth at 125; and Dan Goodson finished eighth
at 285.
Other Peacock Qualifier’s Records at the National Championships: Nate
Naumann 1-2, Tee Adams 0-2, Travis Eggers 1-2, and Mitch Norton 1-2.
NEBRASKA-Kearney to Host 2007 NCAA Wrestling Championships
Kearney, Neb. – The University of Nebraska at Kearney has been selected as the host institution for the 2007 NCAA Division II Wrestling National Championships.
February 27, 2007 |
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NEBRASKA-Kearney to Host 2007 NCAA Wrestling Championships
Kearney, Neb. – The University of Nebraska at Kearney has been selected as the host institution for the 2007 NCAA Division II Wrestling National Championships.
The two-day event will be March 9-10 and be held in the Health & Sports Center. This is the second time UNK has hosted the event, the first being in 1995.
The State of Nebraska is no stranger to this event as UNO has hosted the tournament four times, including this past March. Website: http://www.lopers.com/07_NCAA_Wrestling/
NCAA DII North Regional Wrestlers Advancing to Nationals
125- Nick Smith (MSU), Tyler Mumbulo (UIU), Chris Trampe (AC), Chas Welch (NSU)
133- Jeff Pfaffinger (MSU), Nathan Naumann (UIU), Jeff Rau (UNO), Troy Macfarland (MSUM)
141- Travis Elg (MSU), John Gample (UIU), Yasilim Bribieseca (UNO), Kelly Janke (MSUM)
149- Jason Rhoten (MSU), Todd Mcneely (UNO), Monterrious Adams (UIU), Shane Walton (MSUM)
157- Brandon Girtz (MSU), Travis Eggers (UIU), Austin Scarset (AC), Kyle Trout (MSUM)
165- Andy Pickar (MSU), Nate Baker (MSUM), Mitch Norton (UIU), Ross Taplin (UNO)
174- JD Naig (UNO), Cody Henriksen (AC), Tyler Tubbs (MSUM), Tim Matheson (MSU)
184- Austin Boehm (UNO), Travis Krinkie (MSU), Cale Cornemann (NSU), Beau Severtson (AC)
197- Ryan Phillips (UIU), Nate Buys (AC), Jacob Marrs (UNO), Ben Janke (MSU)
HWT- Brady Wilson (MSU), Dan Goodson (UIU), Anthony Lewis (UNO), Ray O’Connor
(AC)
February 21, 2007 |
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NSIC
Wrestler of the Week
John Gamble
141 lbs, Sr., Mattesen, Ill.
Upper Iowa University
John Gamble defeated Kelly Janke (MSUM), a former National Qualifier, by decision
8-6 on Thursday night. Gamble defeated Ryan Reed (SMSU) by major decision 21-8
on Saturday. The NSIC Championship is the wrestling program’s first in
the Northern Sun and NCAA Division II and first wrestling conference title since
the 1972-73 season when UIU won the Iowa Conference (NCAA Division III).
February 16, 2007
Marshall,
Minn.- University of Upper Iowa won the 2006-07 NSIC Wresting Championship with
a 33-9 dual win against SW Minnesota State. The Peacocks improved to 8-1 overall
and 3-0 in the NSIC while the Mustangs, who dropped their fourth straight dual,
fall to 3-13 and 1-3 in the NSIC. This marks the first NSIC Championship for
the Peacocks after joining the league in 2006.
MSU Moorhead will host the 2007 NCAA II North Central Regionals on Sunday, February
25.
Upper Iowa University 33, Southwest Minnesota State 9
125 #4 Tyler Mumbulo (UIU) defeats Kurt Smith (SMSU), 10-4, 3-0
133 Jacob Pedersen (UIU) defeats Michel Barrie (SMSU), 8-6, 6-0
141 John Gamble (UIU) defeats Ryan Reed (SMSU), 21-8, 10-0
149 Luke Giese (SMSU) defeats Andy Norton (UIU), fall 3:35, 10-6
157 Travis Eggers (UIU) defeats Chris Fast (SMSU), fall 1:00, 16-6
165 #5 Mitch Norton (UIU) defeats Justin Crouch (SMSU), 9-7, 19-6
174 Tyler Johnson(SMSU) defeats #8 Brady Hakeman (UIU), 9-3, 19-9
184 Tony Gehling (UIU) defeats Cody Chamblin (SMSU), fall 1:25, 25-9
197 #5 Ryan Phillips (UIU) defeats Craig Draper-Johnson (SMSU), 2-18, 30-9
285 #8 Dan Goodson (UIU) defeats David Marshall (SMSU), 4-0, 33-9
February 15, 2007
Moorhead,
Minn.- University of Upper Iowa is one dual away from its first Northern Sun
Intercollegiate Conference Championship as they defeated MSU Moorhead 27-10
in a showdown of two of the strongholds of NCAA Division II wrestling. The victory
hiked the Peacocks' dual meet record to 7-1, 2-0 NSIC while MSUM fell to 14-8,
3-1 NSIC. The Peacocks with a win Saturday at SW Minnesota State (3-11, 1-2
NSIC) will secure their first ever NSIC Championship.
MSU Moorhead will host the 2007 NCAA II North Central Regionals on Sunday, February
25.
#7 UIU at MSUM Results
125-- Tyler Mumbulo (UIU) pinned CASEY DSCHAAK (MSUM), :46
133-- Jacob Pedersen (UIU) dec. TROY MacFARLAND (MSUM), 9-6
141-- John Gamble (UIU) dec. KELLY JANKE (MSUM), 8-6
149-- Tee Adams (UIU) dec. SHANE WALTON (MSUM), 10-1
157-- KYLE TROUT (MSUM) dec. Travis Eggers (UIU), 2-0
165-- NATE BAKER (MSUM), dec. Mitch Norton (UIU), 11-3
174— TYLER TUBBS (MSUM) dec. Brady Hakeman (UIU), 6-4
184— Tony Gehling (UIU) dec. MATT NELSON (MSUM), 4-3
197— Ryan Phillips (UIU) dec. JOSIAH BUSH (MSUM), 23-7
285— Dan Goodson (UIU) dec. JOE FACCHINNI (MSUM), 2-1
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NSIC
Wrestler of the Week
Todd Naasz
197 lbs, R-Jr., Mobridge, S.D.
Northern State University
Todd Naasz went 2-0 on the week and improves his record to 13-7 on the season.
Naasz defeated Concordia, Moorhead’s Theo Gagner 10-2 and SW Minnesota
State’s Cody Chamberlin by pin just 47 seconds into the match. The Wolves
will face the University of Mary in their last dual of the season on February
15th at 7:00 pm in Wachs Arena.
February 7, 2007 |
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NSIC
Wrestler of the Week
Aric Tarr
133 lbs, Fr., Columbia Falls, Mont.
University of Mary
After placing in five of the six open matches he had competed in this year,
Aric Tarr picked up his first title this season at the North Country Open. He
finished the tournament unbeaten in three matches, defeating St. John’s
Tim Thompson 9-1 for a major decision to win the 133-pound title.
February 1, 2007 |
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Fayette, Iowa - Four of the first five matches were decided by major decision (three going Upper Iowa's way) as the No. 6 Peacocks got back on the winning track with a 31-10 win over visiting St. Cloud State on Senior Night. #8 Brady Hakeman (174, pinfall), #5 Ryan Phillips (197, major decision) both picked up wins, while #8 Dan Goodson (HWT) won by forfeit for the Peacocks.
February 1, 2007 |
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125 - #6 Tyler Mumbulo (UIU) defeats #2 Nick Smith (MSU) 6-0
Mankato, Minn. - #3 Minnesota State pinned a 27-9 loss on #6 Upper Iowa in front of 764 fans at the Taylor Center in Mankato. The loss is the first dual loss for the Peacocks this season as they fall to 5-1. Minnesota State improved to 10-1 in duals this season.
The Peacocks got on the board first as #6 Tyler Mumbulo defeated #2 Nick Smith 6-0 thanks to two takedowns, an escape and riding time. After a scoreless first period Mumbulo used an escaped at :12 to get on the board and then a takedown at :49 to lead 3-0 after two periods. Another takedown at 1:32 of the third sealed the deal as a point for riding time was added for the 6-0 win.
John Gamble (141) picked up the second win for the Peacocks as he defeated MSU's Efrain Ayala 11-3. #5 Ryan Phillips (UIU) picked up the other win for the Peacocks with a 8-5 win in the 197lbs match.
January 30, 2007 |
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NSIC
Wrestler of the Week
Tyler Johnson
174 lbs, So., Harrisburg, S.D.
SW Minnesota State University
Tyler Johnson went 4-0 at 174 this past weekend as he defeated Nebraska
Kearney’s Paul Sutton 4-1, won by a 4-2 decision against Central Missouri’s
Jesse Sheets, won by major dec. 12-1 versus So. Ill. Univ. Edwardsville’s
Daniel Midgett and won by a 5-2 decision against Truman State’s Blake
Peterson. Johnson also won in the match against St. Cloud as he beat Neil Russell
8-4. He has an overall record of 18-7 this season.
January 24, 2007 |
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NSIC
Wrestler of the Week
Tyler Mumbulo - #5 NWCA
125 lbs, So., Bainbridge, N.Y.
Upper Iowa University
Mumbulo defeated #6 Chas Welch of Northern State 4-0. Going into the match Welch had a record of 14-0 on the year, while Mumbulo had a record of 10-4. Mumbulo took control of the match in the first period with an early takedown and 1:51 of riding time to lead 2-0. Throughout the second period neither wrestler was able to gain an advantage on the other and the match moved to the final period with Welch trailing 2-0. Mumbulo began the third period with an escape and then held on to gain a riding time point and win by decision 4-0.
January 19, 2007
The Upper Iowa wrestling team's dual versus the Univeristy of Mary has been cancelled at the request of the University of Mary. The dual was scheduled for this Saturday, January 20th, at 2:00 p.m.
After a conversation with the Athletic Director at Mary and the Northern Sun Conference Commissioner Butch Raymond, Upper Iowa’s Director of Athletics Gil Cloud indicated that to stage a dual with just the four available University of Mary wrestlers would be a disservice to each institution, their student athletes and the sport of wrestling.
Upper Iowa is coming off a dominating performance verse NSIC
foe Northern State and will now wait until next Thursday, the 25th of January,
to compete again. The Peacocks will travel to Waldorf College in Forest City,
Iowa for a non-conference dual with the Warriors. The dual is scheduled to begin
at 6 p.m.
January 18, 2007
FAYETTE, Iowa - The Upper Iowa wrestling team (4-0), armed with three ranked athletes and ranked 8th in the nation as a team, kept Northern State (1-6) off the scorecard in Thursday night's dual in Fayette. The Peacocks took the Wolves in a 45-0 decision, tallying three pins on the night. Northern State's #6 Chas Welch (14-1, 3-1 dual) suffered his first loss of the season when #5 Tyler Mumbulo took a 4-0 win home in the 125 pound class. Results
MOORHEAD, Minn. - Minnesota State University, Mankato, ranked
third on the latest NCAA Division II national poll, rolled to a 25-9 victory
over Minnesota State University, Moorhead in a Thursday night regional showdown
at Alex Nemzek Hall. Maverick junior Andy Pickar, ranked third individually
at 165 pounds, upset #1 and defending national champion Nate Baker of MSU Moorhead
6-4 in overtime. Three other Mavericks ranked third nationally--Jeff Pfaffinger
(133), Travis Krinkie (184) and Brady Wilson (285) claimed victories as well.
MSU, Mankato hiked its overall record to 5-2 while MSU Moorhead fell to 7-4
with a fourth consecutive defeat.
(MSU = Minnesota State Mankato)
125-- CASEY DSCHAAK (MSUM) won by forfeit
133-- Jeff Pfaffinger (MSU) dec. TROY MacFARLAND (MSUM), 7-2
141-- Travis Elg (MSU) dec. KELLY JANKE (MSUM), 3-0
149-- Jason Rhoten (MSU) dec. SHANE WALTON (MSUM), 11-1
157-- Brandon Girtz (MSU) dec. KYLE TROUT (MSUM), 19-15
165-- Andy Pickar (MSU) dec. NATE BAKER (MSUM), 6-4 OT
*174— TYLER TUBBS (MSUM) dec. Tim Matheson (MSU), 9-8
184— Travis Krinkie (MSU) dec. MATT NELSON (MSUM), 13-7
197— Ben Janike (MSU) dec. JOSIAH BUSH (MSUM), 9-4
285— Brady Wilson (MSU) dec. JOE FACCHINNI (MSUM), 5-2
January 17, 2007
Bismarck,
N.D.: The Southwest Minnesota State University wrestling team defeated the University
of Mary 33-16 in its first NSIC dual meet of the season.
The Mustangs improve to 1-2 overall and 1-0 in the NSIC with the win, while U-Mary falls to 0-2 overall in duals and 0-1 in the NSIC.
Each team won four matches, but SMSU came out on top as three Mustangs came away with pins while the Marauders scored just one pin. SMSU also earned 12 points from two open U-Mary weight classes.
January 16, 2007 |
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NSIC
Wrestler of the Week
Mitch Norton
165 lbs, R-Fr., Waverly, Iowa
Upper Iowa University
At the 165 pound weight, red shirt freshman and #4 NCAA ranked, Mitch Norton, challenged Blake Peterson, a former Division I National Qualifier and University of Northern Iowa transfer, in the highlight match of the night. Norton never trailed in the match and held leads of 4-2 and 6-4 at the ends of periods one and two, respectively. Norton registered two reversals and a near fall in the third period to take the victory 12-7. Norton is coming off a championship at 167 pounds in the Midwest Classic last weekend.
January 10, 2007 |
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NSIC
Wrestler of the Week
Nate Baker
165 lbs, Senior
Lakefield, Minn.
Jackson County Central HS
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Nate Baker posted a perfect 5-0 dual meet record with four falls at last week’s Limestone Duals at Gaffney, SC. The reigning NCAA II 165-pound national champion pinned all his opponents in under 2:30 with his best being in forty seconds. Baker, who is currently ranked #1 in the nation at 165 pounds, won his other match by forfeit. MSU Moorhead cruised to a 5-0 finish at last Tuesday’s Limestone Duals as the Dragons defeated Belmont Abbey, 45-9, Carson-Newman, 21-15, Limestone College, 33-12, King (TN) College, 45-12, and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 33-9.
January 9, 2006
#16
Minnesota State University Moorhead used two late wins to edge St. Cloud State
(0-1) 19-17 to improve to 7-0 in dual meets this season. The turning point for
the Dragon's came when Josaih Bush was able to pick up two quick points in the
overtime round in the 197 bout to defeat Jairo Sandovall moving the Dragons
to within two points of the Huskies, 15-17. Heavyweight wrestler Joe Fracchinni
sealed the victory for the Dragons as he won by a major decision over first-year
Husky, Michael Carbone, 13-1.
December 19, 2006 |
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#7
Upper Iowa was the only NSIC team in action last week as they defeated Southern
Illinois University Edwardsville 25-14 in Fayette, Iowa. Brady Hakeman defeated
Dan Midgett (SIUE) by Major Decision 12-3 to improve his record to 8-2 on the
season. He has earned bonus points in 7 of his 8 wins. He is coming off his
second tournament finals appearance last Saturday at the St Cloud State Open.
Brady finished second at the Spartan Open to start out the season. Brady’s
two losses are to, Division I All-American Eric Luedke (IOWA) and Josh Chelf,
a two-time All-American, who is ranked #1 in Division III at Augsburg. Chelf
defeated two-time DII National Champion JD Naig (UNO) 7-3.
December 12, 2006 |
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NSIC
Wrestler of the Week
Ryan Phillips
197 lbs, Sr., Burlington, Iowa
Upper Iowa University
Phillips was the champion of the 197 weight class at the St. Cloud State Open, which was held on December 9th in St. Cloud, Minn. Phillips was the #2 seed in the tournament and defeated Ben Janike of Minnesota State (Mankato) to move on to the finals. Janike was the #3 seed in the North Central Region and a national qualifier last season. Phillips, who won four matches on the day, defeated #1 Jesse Laber of the University of Mary 3-2 in the championship match. Laber is a two-time NAIA All-American and the defending NAIA National Champion.
December 7, 2006 |
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Minnesota
State University Moorhead christened the 2006-27 dual meet wrestling campaign
with a 30-3 victory over backyard rival Concordia College on Thursday night
at Concordia. Injuries kept several key Dragons off the mat, including reigning
NCAA Division II 165-pound national champion Nate Baker. Following a holiday
recess, MSUM returns to action January 2 at the Limestone Duals at Gaffney,
SC.
| Wt | Match Results: | Team Score |
| 125 | Joe Werner (MSUM) dec. Matt Nyvold; 7-6 | 0-3 |
| 133 | Troy McFarland (MSUM) fall Joe Leacox (CC); 2:45 | 0-9 |
| 141 | P.J Mack (CC) dec. Kelly Janke (MSUM); 5-4 | 3-9 |
| 149 | Steve Carlon (MSUM) dec. Brandon Bartyzal (CC); 5-3 | 3-12 |
| 157 | Brandon Kok (MSUM) dec. Tony Hewitt (CC); 5-3 | 3-15 |
| 165 | Kyle Trout (MSUM) dec. Lane Lunde (CC); 7-2 | 3-18 |
| 174 | Skip Toops (MSUM) dec. Tanner Jorud (CC); 9-3 | 3-21 |
| 184 | Tyler Tubbs (MSUM) dec. Theo Gagner (CC); 10-6 | 3-24 |
| 197 | Matt Nelson (MSUM) dec. Tony Hewitt (CC); 11-6 | 3-27 |
| 285 | Joe Fracchinni (MSUM) dec. Preston Lyles (CC); 6-0 | 3-30 |
December 5, 2006 |
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NSIC
Wrestler of the Week
Kyle Trout
165 lbs, Sr.
Wadena, Minn.
Wadena-Deer Creek HS
MSU Moorhead
Trout placed first at 165 pounds at last Saturday’s Dragon Open in Moorhead. Trout won four matches without a loss, including a 6-4 victory over Brandon Klukow of Augsburg College in the finals.
November 21, 2006 |
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NSIC
Wrestler of the Week
Charles (Chas) Welch
5-3, 125lbs, Jr.
Rapid City, S.D.
Northern State
Charles Welch remained undefeated and improved to 9-0 on the season as he defeated the #1 ranked wrestler in Division III. Welch defeated Nate Hanson of Luther College 5-3 in a dual. Welch was one of three Wolves wrestlers to win their matches in the dual.
November 14, 2006 |
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NSIC Notes...
MSU Moorhead - Shane Walton (Jr., 149, Pine River, Minn.) placed fourth
at 149 pounds at the challenging Bison Open in Fargo, ND on Saturday. Walton
defeated Andre Patselov, 4-0, and Blaze Stephens, 4-2, in his first two matches
before a loss to Dustin Schlatter from the University of Minnesota sent him
to the consolation rounds. MSUM had six place winners at the Bison Open.
Northern State - Charles Welch (Jr., 125, Rapid City, S.D.) won his second tournament of the year as he went on to a 4-0 record at the DWU Open to win the championship. Welch was named the most outstanding wrestler at the DWU Open. Welch also won the SDSU Open last weekend which puts him at a perfect 8-0 record this season.
Upper Iowa - Tyler Mumbulo finished 3-0 and was the 125 Champion at the Spartan Open hosted by the UnivJersity of Dubuque. Quarters: 10-4 Decision over Ryan Nallen (Unattached – Univ. of Illinois) Semis: 4-2 Decision over Jared Christner (Millikin University) Finals: Fall at 0:57 over Andre Taylor (University of Dubuque)