MARSHALL, Minn. – The Southwest Minnesota State wrestling team concludes the 2025-26 NSIC season this week, facing Minnesota State in Mankato, Minn., on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m.
 
Fifth-year head coach Chayse Jackson is sending 13 athletes to weigh in for Thursday's dual.
 
SMSU is coming off a 47-0 loss last Friday against No. 11 ranked Augustana.
 
Minnesota State holds a 14-4 dual record this season with a 7-2 NSIC record. The Mavericks hold dual wins against the likes of No. 6 Wisconsin-Parkside, No. 14 Central Missouri, No. 4 Grand Valley State, and No. 12 UMary. MSU has three wrestlers ranked in the top 15 of their respective weight classes and are currently receiving votes in the most recent NWCA DII Coaches Rankings (Jan. 22).
 
The dual against Minnesota State will be streaming live on the NSIC Network. Following Thursday's dual, SMSU will host the NCAA Super Region Tournament in the R/A Facility on Feb. 28, beginning at 10 a.m.
 
SMSU Projected Lineup
 
125 lbs., Presented by Kibble Equipment - Preston Xayachak
133 lbs., Presented by Fort Pierre Livestock - Chase Hanson
141 lbs., Presented by Tahnee Mara Petroleum - Bronson Richins / AJ Polansky
149 lbs., Presented by Countryside Golf - Jake Messner / Brand Beaver
157 lbs., Presented by Keller Williams / Reilly Home Team - Tate Condezo
165 lbs., Presented by Marshall Animal Clinic - Wyatt Pollard
174 lbs., Presented by Borch's - Noah Jensen
184 lbs., Presented by Mustang Wrestling Club - DJ Rock / Carter Paulson
197 lbs., Presented by Les Schwab Tires - Xander Kenworthy
285 lbs., Presented by First Independent Bank - Evan Thompson