MITCHELL, S.D. -- The Northern State University wrestling squad earned their first dual win of the season Wednesday in dominating fashion, as they handed NAIA No. 19 ranked Dakota Wesleyan University a 42-10 beat down at the Christen Family Recreation/Wellness Center in Mitchell, S.D.
With the win, the Wolves open up their season with a 1-0 mark in dual meets.
The Wolves earned three wins via forfeit, all in the upper weight classes. They got pinfall victories from Jimmy Marx (125), Jacob Butrous (133), and Phil Downs (165), with Butrous' victory coming over no. 9 ranked Malik Stewart.
They got two wins via decision from Donnie Bowden (165) and Beau Voegeli (149) on the night to total out their 42 points.
Results:
125 lbs. Jimmy Marx (NSU, 3-2) pinned Alan Stuber (DWU, 3-5); 1:49
133 lbs. Jacob Butrous (NSU, 3-4) pinned No. 9 Malik Stewart (DWU, 5-4); 5:11
141 lbs. No. 3 Jordan Harer (DWU, 2-0) maj. d. Benton Crow (NSU, 1-3); 16-2
149 lbs. Beau Voegeli (NSU, 3-4) d. Danny Hutcheson (DWU, 8-4); 4-1
157 lbs. Noah Ruml (DWU, 2-2) pinned Ryan Larsen (NSU, 0-1); 2:54
165 lbs. Donnie Bowden (NSU, 6-2) d. Tanner LaValliere (DWU, 6-5); 7-6
174 lbs. Phillip Downs (NSU, 2-2) pinned Blake Hodne (DWU, 3-6); 8:00
184 lbs. Cale Cornemann (NSU, 1-0) wins by forfeit
197 lbs. Matt Meuleners (NSU, 8-3) wins by forfeit
Heavyweight Jared Little (NSU, 7-3) wins by forfeit
The Wolves are next in action on December 5 when they travel to Chadron, Neb. to tangle with Chadron State.
