MARSHALL, Minn. - The Southwest Minnesota State wrestling team (2-2, 0-2 NSIC) hosted the Minnesota West Blue Jays and the Ridgewater College Warriors., for a triangular meet on Friday evening.
The Mustangs had a strong night, defeating Minnesota West by a score of 54-0 and Ridgewater 41-6, Ridgewater was ranked #15 in the latest NCJAA Open Mat ranking.
 
Results
SMSU 54, Minn. West 0
SMSU 41, Ridgewater 6
 
125 pounds, presented by State Farm
- Carlo Arreola (Southwest Minnesota State) over Jacob Hernandez (Minnesota West Comm & Tech) (Fall 1:20)
- Carlo Arreola (Southwest Minnesota State) wins by forfeit
 
133 pounds, presented by Fort Pierre Livestock Auction
- Chase Hanson (Southwest Minnesota State) over Ethan Meyer (Minnesota West Comm & Tech) (Fall 2:45)
- Chase Hanson (Southwest Minnesota State) over Josh Sotelo (Ridgewater College) (TF 17-2 4:20)
 
141 pounds, presented by Lierman Excavating Co.
- Hunter Pfantz (Southwest Minnesota State) over Kaiden Lowman (Minnesota West Comm & Tech) (Fall 1:48)
- Hunter Pfantz (Southwest Minnesota State) over Cole Holien (Ridgewater College) (MD 9-1)
 
149 pounds, presented by Xcaliber Gunsmithing
- Luke Peterson (Southwest Minnesota State) over Ty Borge (Minnesota West Comm & Tech) (Fall 2:08)
- Luke Peterson (Southwest Minnesota State) over Brady Holien (Ridgewater College) (MD 13-1)
 
157 pounds, presented by Wendinger Travel
- Sean Howk (Southwest Minnesota State) over Ian Johnson (Minnesota West Comm & Tech) (TF 15-0 3:00)
- Sean Howk (Southwest Minnesota State) over Taedon Nichols (Ridgewater College) (SV-1 4-1)
 
165 pounds, presented by Mustang Wrestling Club
- Ashton LaBelle (Southwest Minnesota State) over Joseph Kallevig (Minnesota West Comm & Tech) (Fall 1:57)
- Ashton Labelle (Southwest Minnesota State) over Ross Meskimen (Ridgewater College) (MD 21-11)
 
174 pounds, presented by Cottonwood Oil Co-op
- Lucas Hodges (Southwest Minnesota State) over Daunte Hill (Minnesota West Comm & Tech) (Fall 1:44)
 
184 pounds, presented by the Army National Guard
- Elijah Sterner (Southwest Minnesota State) over Taten Shroyer (Minnesota West Comm & Tech) (TF 16-0 2:27)
- Lucas Hodges (Southwest Minnesota State) over Cody Brott (Ridgewater College) (TF 18-1 3:38)
 
197 pounds, presented by Borch's
- Adam Sylvester (Southwest Minnesota State) over Deante Parker (Minnesota West Comm & Tech) (TF 15-0 0:00)
- Adam Sylvester (Southwest Minnesota State) wins by forfeit
 
285 pounds, presented by Countryside Golf
- Jackson Esping (Southwest Minnesota State) over Brody Knapp (Minnesota West Comm & Tech) (Dec 8-7)
- Tucker Hugg (Ridgewater College) wins by forfeit
 
"Tonight was exactly what we were looking for" said third-year head coach Chayse Jackson.  "The team showed up, had energy and competed with high intensity. That level is what we have been striving for all year. I am very proud of the guys for going out and using what we teach. The wins were great, but how they competed, listened to the coaches, and adapted in the matches was even more exciting. I hope we can use this as a stepping stone to continue to improve and move up in the NSIC field."
 
The Mustangs will return to action next weekend as they travel to Indianapolis, Ind. to take part in the Midwest Classic on Dec. 16-17. The Midwest Classic is set to begin at 10 a.m.