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, SMSU 15  
125 presented by Countryside Golf Club  
- Oscar Nellis (Minot) over Ben Emrich (SMSU) (MD 13-4) 
133 presented by Laleman Construction  
- James Davis (Minot) wins by forfeit  
141 presented by Borch's Sporting Goods  
- Hunter Pfantz (SMSU) over Ethan Wonser (Minot) (Dec 5-3) 
149 presented by Marshall Auto Exchange  
- Kelby Armstrong (Minot) over Tyler Soltau (SMSU) (MD 12-2)   
157 presented by Wendinger Travel  
- Sean Howk (SMSU) over Nathan Baca (Minot) (Dec 4-1)   
165 presented by Xcaliber Gunsmithing  
- Lucas Hodges (SMSU) over Brendan Barnes (Minot) (Dec 6-3)  
174 presented by Cottonwood Oil Co-op  
- Cannon Potts (Minot) over Elijah Sterner (SMSU) (Dec 5-2) 
184 presented by Borch's Sporting Goods  
- Cayden White (Minot) over Kevin Bostwick (SMSU) (Fall 4:02)   
197 presented by Mustang Wrestling Club  
- Carter Marx (SMSU) over Dustin Swisher (Minot) (Dec 4-3)  
285 presented by Countryside Golf Club  
- Jacob Dykes (SMSU) over Jake Swirple (Minot) (Dec 3-0) 
   
Extra Matches  
165 - Brandon Lalla (SMSU) over Austin Frantzich (Minot) (Dec 4-2)