MARSHALL, Minn. – The Southwest Minnesota State wrestling team travels to Mitchell, S.D. for its second dual of the season, facing NAIA opponent Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.).
The dual is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., in the Corn Palace.
SERIES HISTORY
• Saturday will be the ninth meeting between the two teams, with the Mustangs holding the 8-0 advantage in the all-time series.
• The most recent meeting happened on Jan. 24, 2018, resulting in a 54-0 win for the Mustangs at home.
• The first meeting happened in 2000.
LAST TIME OUT
• SMSU defeated Briar Cliff (Iowa) on Wednesday evening by a final score of 28-16.
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Dylan Louwagie,
Adam Sylvester, and
Kody Marschner all defeated their opponents by pin.
•
Chase Hanson,
Sean Howk, and
Elijah Sterner each picked up wins in their matches.
SMSU LEADERS
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Dylan Louwagie (7-3)
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Sean Howk (5-2)
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Elijah Sterner (4-2)
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Kody Marschner (4-2)
DAKOTA WESLEYAN NOTES
• The Tigers fell 40-3 to (RV) Northern State in a dual on Thursday night.
• DWU secured its lone win at 133 pounds, with Kipp Cordes (5-2) picking up a win over Clay Gates via a 5-1 decision.
• The Tigers are receiving votes in the NWCA Coaches' poll and have two wrestlers ranked in their respective weight classes in both the NWCA and Open Mat rankings.
• Zach Zitek (2-3) is ranked No. 15/17 at 141 pounds and Kaleb Bigelow is ranked No. 12/20 at 165 pounds.
SMSU Probable Line-up
125 (Mustang Wrestling Club)
Preston Xayachak (1-1) or
Carlo Arreola (1-2)
133 (Fort Pierre Livestock)
Chase Hanson (4-4) or
AJ Polansky (3-4)
141 (Tahnee Mara Concrete and Petroleum)
Dylan Louwagie (7-3)
149 (Lierman Excavating Co.)
Jake Messner (2-3)
157 (Wendinger Travel)
Sean Howk (5-2)
165 (Kibble Equipment)
Caden Young (2-3)
174 (Cottonwood Oil Co-op)
Elijah Sterner (4-2)
184 (Army National Gaurd)
Adam Sylvester (3-2)
197 (Borch's Sporting Goods)
Kody Marschner (4-2)
285 (Countryside Golf Course)
Jackson Esping (1-3)
