MARSHALL, Minn. - The Southwest Minnesota State wrestling team opens the 2009-10 season on Saturday when the Mustangs travel to Fargo, N.D., to wrestle in the Bison Open.
Results from Saturday’s tournament will be made available at
www.gobison.com and at
www.smsumustangs.com.
Third-year head coach Jesse Nelson has again expanded his roster for 2009-10. Nelson returns one national qualifier from last year’s squad in
David Albrecht. The sophomore wrestled at 149 pounds last season but is expected to drop down a weight class and man the spot at 141 pounds.
Brandan Schunk (149 pounds),
Wade Granger (165 pounds) and
Carter Ash (285 pounds), who were regulars in the line-up last season, also return for the Mustangs. CD Johnson, who redshirted in 2008-09, figures to be a force at 184 pounds as well.
SMSU finished the 2008-09 season 3-7 overall and 2-5 in the NSIC.
SMSU’s first dual action is on Nov. 20 at St. Olaf.